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Wang X, Sale P, Franks A, Jin J, Krohn C, Armstrong R, Tang C. An Insight Into the Effect of Organic Amendments on the Transpiration Efficiency of Wheat Plant in a Sodic Duplex Soil. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2021; 12:722000. [PMID: 34745159 PMCID: PMC8563830 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.722000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Transpiration efficiency, the shoot biomass produced per unit of transpired water, is generally considered to be a constant property for a given crop in a given environment. To determine whether deep-banded organic amendments affect the transpiration efficiency (TE) of wheat plants and to provide a possible explanation for any changes in the TE, two-column experiments were carried out under controlled environment conditions. A Sodosol soil with physically constrained subsoils and a well-structured Vertosol were subjected to treatments including a control, fertilizer nutrients alone, and fertilizer-enriched organic amendments. The addition of fertilizer-enriched organic amendments in Sodosol consistently increased the canopy TE compared to the control and inorganic fertilizer treatments. The instantaneous TE, at the leaf level, was also increased by the organic-based amendments due to greater reductions in stomatal conductance and transpiration rates during periods of moderate water-deficit stress and the subsequent recovery from this stress. Shoot nitrogen (N) status could not explain the increases in TE following the addition of organic amendments relative to inorganic amendments. The increases in canopy TE were directly associated with increases in the absolute abundance of indigenous Bacillus (R 2 = 0.92, p <0), a well-known genus comprising many strains of plant beneficial rhizobacteria, in subsoil below the amendment band. In contrast, there were no differences in the canopy TE and instantaneous leaf TE between the organic and fertilizer amendments in the Vertosol with a well-structured subsoil. The positive effect of organic amendments on TE in the Sodosol should be attributed to their direct or indirect effect on improving the physical structure or biological properties of the subsoil.
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- Xiaojuan Wang
- Department of Animal, Plant and Soil Sciences, AgriBio-Center for the AgriBiosciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Animal, Plant and Soil Sciences, AgriBio-Center for the AgriBiosciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Microbiology, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia
- Center for Future Landscapes, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Animal, Plant and Soil Sciences, AgriBio-Center for the AgriBiosciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Animal, Plant and Soil Sciences, AgriBio-Center for the AgriBiosciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Jobs, Precincts & Regions, Grains Innovation Center, Horsham, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Animal, Plant and Soil Sciences, AgriBio-Center for the AgriBiosciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia
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Nascimento FX, Urón P, Glick BR, Giachini A, Rossi MJ. Genomic Analysis of the 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylate Deaminase-Producing Pseudomonas thivervalensis SC5 Reveals Its Multifaceted Roles in Soil and in Beneficial Interactions With Plants. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:752288. [PMID: 34659189 PMCID: PMC8515041 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.752288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Beneficial 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate (ACC) deaminase-producing bacteria promote plant growth and stress resistance, constituting a sustainable alternative to the excessive use of chemicals in agriculture. In this work, the increased plant growth promotion activity of the ACC deaminase-producing Pseudomonas thivervalensis SC5, its ability to limit the growth of phytopathogens, and the genomics behind these important properties are described in detail. P. thivervalensis SC5 displayed several active plant growth promotion traits and significantly increased cucumber plant growth and resistance against salt stress (100mmol/L NaCl) under greenhouse conditions. Strain SC5 also limited the in vitro growth of the pathogens Botrytis cinerea and Pseudomonas syringae DC3000 indicating active biological control activities. Comprehensive analysis revealed that P. thivervalensis SC5 genome is rich in genetic elements involved in nutrient acquisition (N, P, S, and Fe); osmotic stress tolerance (e.g., glycine-betaine, trehalose, and ectoine biosynthesis); motility, chemotaxis and attachment to plant tissues; root exudate metabolism including the modulation of plant phenolics (e.g., hydroxycinnamic acids), lignin, and flavonoids (e.g., quercetin); resistance against plant defenses (e.g., reactive oxygens species-ROS); plant hormone modulation (e.g., ethylene, auxins, cytokinins, and salicylic acid), and bacterial and fungal phytopathogen antagonistic traits (e.g., 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol, HCN, a fragin-like non ribosomal peptide, bacteriocins, a lantipeptide, and quorum-quenching activities), bringing detailed insights into the action of this versatile plant-growth-promoting bacterium. Ultimately, the combination of both increased plant growth promotion/protection and biological control abilities makes P. thivervalensis SC5 a prime candidate for its development as a biofertilizer/biostimulant/biocontrol product. The genomic analysis of this bacterium brings new insights into the functioning of Pseudomonas and their role in beneficial plant-microbe interactions.
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- Francisco X Nascimento
- iBET, Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Oeiras, Portugal.,Laboratório de Microbiologia e Bioprocessos, Departamento de Microbiologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia e Bioprocessos, Departamento de Microbiologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia e Bioprocessos, Departamento de Microbiologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia e Bioprocessos, Departamento de Microbiologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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Petrillo C, Castaldi S, Lanzilli M, Selci M, Cordone A, Giovannelli D, Isticato R. Genomic and Physiological Characterization of Bacilli Isolated From Salt-Pans With Plant Growth Promoting Features. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:715678. [PMID: 34589073 PMCID: PMC8475271 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.715678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Massive application of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has been the main strategy used to cope with the rising crop demands in the last decades. The indiscriminate use of chemicals while providing a temporary solution to food demand has led to a decrease in crop productivity and an increase in the environmental impact of modern agriculture. A sustainable alternative to the use of agrochemicals is the use of microorganisms naturally capable of enhancing plant growth and protecting crops from pests known as Plant-Growth-Promoting Bacteria (PGPB). Aim of the present study was to isolate and characterize PGPB from salt-pans sand samples with activities associated to plant fitness increase. To survive high salinity, salt-tolerant microbes produce a broad range of compounds with heterogeneous biological activities that are potentially beneficial for plant growth. A total of 20 halophilic spore-forming bacteria have been screened in vitro for phyto-beneficial traits and compared with other two members of Bacillus genus recently isolated from the rhizosphere of the same collection site and characterized as potential biocontrol agents. Whole-genome analysis on seven selected strains confirmed the presence of numerous gene clusters with PGP and biocontrol functions and of novel secondary-metabolite biosynthetic genes, which could exert beneficial impacts on plant growth and protection. The predicted biocontrol potential was confirmed in dual culture assays against several phytopathogenic fungi and bacteria. Interestingly, the presence of predicted gene clusters with known biocontrol functions in some of the isolates was not predictive of the in vitro results, supporting the need of combining laboratory assays and genome mining in PGPB identification for future applications.
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- Claudia Petrillo
- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario Monte S. Angelo, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario Monte S. Angelo, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario Monte S. Angelo, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario Monte S. Angelo, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario Monte S. Angelo, Naples, Italy.,National Research Council - Institute of Marine Biological Resources and Biotechnologies (CNR-IRBIM), Ancona, Italy.,Department of Marine and Coastal Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, United States.,Department of Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA, United States.,Earth-Life Science Institute, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario Monte S. Angelo, Naples, Italy.,Interuniversity Center for Studies on Bioinspired Agro-Environmental Technology (BAT Center), Portici, Italy
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Kamiab F, Tavassolian I, Hosseinifarahi M. Biologia futura: the role of polyamine in plant science. Biol Futur 2021; 71:183-194. [PMID: 34554509 DOI: 10.1007/s42977-020-00027-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Polyamines (PAs) are positively charged amines such as putrescine, spermidine and spermine that ubiquitously exist in all organisms. They have been considered as a new type of plant biostimulants, with pivotal roles in many physiological processes. Polyamine levels are controlled by intricate regulatory feedback mechanisms. PAs are directly or indirectly regulated through interaction with signaling metabolites (H202, NO), aminobutyric acid (GABA), phytohormones (abscisic acid, gibberellins, ethylene, cytokinins, auxin, jasmonic acid and brassinosteroids) and nitrogen metabolism (maintaining the balance of C:N in plants). Exogenous applications of PAs enhance the stress resistance, flowering and fruit set, synthesis of bioactive compounds and extension of agricultural crops shelf life. Up-regulation of PAs biosynthesis by genetic manipulation can be a novel strategy to increase the productivity of agricultural crops. Recently, the role of PAs in symbiosis relationships between plants and beneficial microorganisms has been confirmed. PA metabolism has also been targeted to design new harmless fungicides.
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- Fereshteh Kamiab
- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Rafsanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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- Research and Technology Institute of Plant Production, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.,Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Horticultural Science, Yasooj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yasooj, Iran
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Genome Mining of Three Plant Growth-Promoting Bacillus Species from Maize Rhizosphere. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2021; 193:3949-3969. [PMID: 34529229 PMCID: PMC8610958 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-021-03660-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Bacillus species genomes are rich in plant growth-promoting genetic elements. Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus velezensis are important plant growth promoters; hence, to further improve their abilities, the genetic elements responsible for these traits were characterized and reported. Genetic elements reported include those of auxin, nitrogen fixation, siderophore production, iron acquisition, volatile organic compounds, and antibiotics. Furthermore, the presence of phages and antibiotic-resistant genes in the genomes are reported. Pan-genome analysis was conducted using ten Bacillus species. From the analysis, pan-genome of Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus velezensis are still open. Ultimately, this study brings an insight into the genetic components of the plant growth-promoting abilities of these strains and shows their potential biotechnological applications in agriculture and other relevant sectors.
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Saldierna Guzmán JP, Reyes-Prieto M, Hart SC. Characterization of Erwinia gerundensis A4, an Almond-Derived Plant Growth-Promoting Endophyte. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:687971. [PMID: 34512566 PMCID: PMC8425249 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.687971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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The rapidly increasing global population and anthropogenic climate change have created intense pressure on agricultural systems to produce increasingly more food under steadily challenging environmental conditions. Simultaneously, industrial agriculture is negatively affecting natural and agricultural ecosystems because of intensive irrigation and fertilization to fully utilize the potential of high-yielding cultivars. Growth-promoting microbes that increase stress tolerance and crop yield could be a useful tool for helping mitigate these problems. We investigated if commercially grown almonds might be a resource for plant colonizing bacteria with growth promotional traits that could be used to foster more productive and sustainable agricultural ecosystems. We isolated an endophytic bacterium from almond leaves that promotes growth of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. Genome sequencing revealed a novel Erwinia gerundensis strain (A4) that exhibits the ability to increase access to plant nutrients and to produce the stress-mitigating polyamine spermidine. Because E. gerundensis is known to be able to colonize diverse plant species including cereals and fruit trees, A4 may have the potential to be applied to a wide variety of crop systems.
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- J Paola Saldierna Guzmán
- Quantitative and Systems Biology, University of California, Merced, Merced, CA, United States.,Sierra Nevada Research Institute, University of California, Merced, Merced, CA, United States
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- Evolutionary Systems Biology of Symbionts, Institute for Integrative Systems Biology (I2SysBio), University of Valencia and Spanish Research Council (CSIC), Valencia, Spain.,Sequencing and Bioinformatics Service of the Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of the Valencia Region (FISABIO), Valencia, Spain
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- Sierra Nevada Research Institute, University of California, Merced, Merced, CA, United States.,Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of California, Merced, Merced, CA, United States
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Kuhl T, Chowdhury SP, Uhl J, Rothballer M. Genome-Based Characterization of Plant-Associated Rhodococcus qingshengii RL1 Reveals Stress Tolerance and Plant-Microbe Interaction Traits. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:708605. [PMID: 34489897 PMCID: PMC8416521 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.708605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Stress tolerant, plant-associated bacteria can play an important role in maintaining a functional plant microbiome and protecting plants against various (a)biotic stresses. Members of the stress tolerant genus Rhodococcus are frequently found in the plant microbiome. Rhodococcus qingshengii RL1 was isolated from Eruca sativa and the complete genome was sequenced, annotated and analyzed using different bioinformatic tools. A special focus was laid on functional analyses of stress tolerance and interactions with plants. The genome annotation of RL1 indicated that it contains a repertoire of genes which could enable it to survive under different abiotic stress conditions for e.g., elevated mercury concentrations, to interact with plants via root colonization, to produce phytohormones and siderophores, to fix nitrogen and to interact with bacterial signaling via a LuxR-solo and quorum quenching. Based on the identified genes, functional analyses were performed in vitro with RL1 under different growth conditions. The R. qingshengii type strain djl6 and a closely related Rhodococcus erythropolis BG43 were included in the experiments to find common and distinct traits between the strains. Genome based phylogenetic analysis of 15 available and complete R. erythropolis and R. qingshengii genome sequences revealed a separation of the R. erythropolis clade in two subgroups. First one harbors only R. erythropolis strains including the R. erythropolis type strain. The second group consisted of the R. qingshengii type strain and a mix of R. qingshengii and R. erythropolis strains indicating that some strains of the second group should be considered for taxonomic re-assignment. However, BG43 was clearly identified as R. erythropolis and RL1 clearly as R. qingshengii and the strains had most tested traits in common, indicating a close functional overlap of traits between the two species.
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- Theresa Kuhl
- Institute for Network Biology, Helmholtz Zentrum München – German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH), Neuherberg, Germany
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- Institute for Network Biology, Helmholtz Zentrum München – German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH), Neuherberg, Germany
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- Research Unit Analytical Biogeochemistry, Helmholtz Zentrum München – German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH), Neuherberg, Germany
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- Institute for Network Biology, Helmholtz Zentrum München – German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH), Neuherberg, Germany
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Baltazar M, Correia S, Guinan KJ, Sujeeth N, Bragança R, Gonçalves B. Recent Advances in the Molecular Effects of Biostimulants in Plants: An Overview. Biomolecules 2021; 11:biom11081096. [PMID: 34439763 PMCID: PMC8394449 DOI: 10.3390/biom11081096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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As the world develops and population increases, so too does the demand for higher agricultural output with lower resources. Plant biostimulants appear to be one of the more prominent sustainable solutions, given their natural origin and their potential to substitute conventional methods in agriculture. Classified based on their source rather than constitution, biostimulants such as humic substances (HS), protein hydrolysates (PHs), seaweed extracts (SWE) and microorganisms have a proven potential in improving plant growth, increasing crop production and quality, as well as ameliorating stress effects. However, the multi-molecular nature and varying composition of commercially available biostimulants presents challenges when attempting to elucidate their underlying mechanisms. While most research has focused on the broad effects of biostimulants in crops, recent studies at the molecular level have started to unravel the pathways triggered by certain products at the cellular and gene level. Understanding the molecular influences involved could lead to further refinement of these treatments. This review comprises the most recent findings regarding the use of biostimulants in plants, with particular focus on reports of their molecular influence.
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- Miguel Baltazar
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (S.C.); (B.G.)
- Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production (Inov4Agro), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Correspondence:
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (S.C.); (B.G.)
- Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production (Inov4Agro), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- BioAtlantis Ltd., Clash Industrial Estate, Tralee, V92 RWV5 County Kerry, Ireland; (K.J.G.); (N.S.)
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- BioAtlantis Ltd., Clash Industrial Estate, Tralee, V92 RWV5 County Kerry, Ireland; (K.J.G.); (N.S.)
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- BioComposites Centre, Bangor University, Bangor LL57 2UW, UK;
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (S.C.); (B.G.)
- Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production (Inov4Agro), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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Zhang D, Xu H, Gao J, Portieles R, Du L, Gao X, Borroto Nordelo C, Borrás-Hidalgo O. Endophytic Bacillus altitudinis Strain Uses Different Novelty Molecular Pathways to Enhance Plant Growth. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:692313. [PMID: 34248918 PMCID: PMC8268155 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.692313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The identification and use of endophytic bacteria capable of triggering plant growth is an important aim in sustainable agriculture. In nature, plants live in alliance with multiple plant growth-promoting endophytic microorganisms. In the current study, we isolated and identified a new endophytic bacterium from a wild plant species Glyceria chinensis (Keng). The bacterium was designated as a Bacillus altitudinis strain using 16S rDNA sequencing. The endophytic B. altitudinis had a notable influence on plant growth. The results of our assays revealed that the endophytic B. altitudinis raised the growth of different plant species. Remarkably, we found transcriptional changes in plants treated with the bacterium. Genes such as maturase K, tetratricopeptide repeat-like superfamily protein, LOB domain-containing protein, and BTB/POZ/TAZ domain-containing protein were highly expressed. In addition, we identified for the first time an induction in the endophytic bacterium of the major facilitator superfamily transporter and DNA gyrase subunit B genes during interaction with the plant. These new findings show that endophytic B. altitudinis could be used as a favourable candidate source to enhance plant growth in sustainable agriculture.
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- Dening Zhang
- Joint R&D Center of Biotechnology, Retda, Yota Bio-Engineering Co., Ltd., Rizhao, China
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- Joint R&D Center of Biotechnology, Retda, Yota Bio-Engineering Co., Ltd., Rizhao, China
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- Joint R&D Center of Biotechnology, Retda, Yota Bio-Engineering Co., Ltd., Rizhao, China
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- Joint R&D Center of Biotechnology, Retda, Yota Bio-Engineering Co., Ltd., Rizhao, China
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- Joint R&D Center of Biotechnology, Retda, Yota Bio-Engineering Co., Ltd., Rizhao, China
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- Joint R&D Center of Biotechnology, Retda, Yota Bio-Engineering Co., Ltd., Rizhao, China
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- Joint R&D Center of Biotechnology, Retda, Yota Bio-Engineering Co., Ltd., Rizhao, China.,State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Shandong Provincial Key Lab of Microbial Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Science), Jinan, China
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Ulrich K, Kube M, Becker R, Schneck V, Ulrich A. Genomic Analysis of the Endophytic Stenotrophomonas Strain 169 Reveals Features Related to Plant-Growth Promotion and Stress Tolerance. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:687463. [PMID: 34220780 PMCID: PMC8245107 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.687463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Plant-associated Stenotrophomonas isolates have great potential for plant growth promotion, especially under stress conditions, due to their ability to promote tolerance to abiotic stresses such as salinity or drought. The endophytic strain Stenotrophomonas sp. 169, isolated from a field-grown poplar, increased the growth of inoculated in vitro plants, with a particular effect on root development, and was able to stimulate the rooting of poplar cuttings in the greenhouse. The strain produced high amounts of the plant growth-stimulating hormone auxin under in vitro conditions. The comparison of the 16S rRNA gene sequences and the phylogenetic analysis of the core genomes showed a close relationship to Stenotrophomonas chelatiphaga and a clear separation from Stenotrophomonas maltophilia. Whole genome sequence analysis revealed functional genes potentially associated with attachment and plant colonization, growth promotion, and stress protection. In detail, an extensive set of genes for twitching motility, chemotaxis, flagella biosynthesis, and the ability to form biofilms, which are connected with host plant colonization, could be identified in the genome of strain 169. The production of indole-3-acetic acid and the presence of genes for auxin biosynthesis pathways and the spermidine pathway could explain the ability to promote plant growth. Furthermore, the genome contained genes encoding for features related to the production of different osmoprotective molecules and enzymes mediating the regulation of stress tolerance and the ability of bacteria to quickly adapt to changing environments. Overall, the results of physiological tests and genome analysis demonstrated the capability of endophytic strain 169 to promote plant growth. In contrast to related species, strain 169 can be considered non-pathogenic and suitable for biotechnology applications.
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- Kristina Ulrich
- Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute, Institute of Forest Genetics, Waldsieversdorf, Germany
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- Leibniz Center for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF), Müncheberg, Germany
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- Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute, Institute of Forest Genetics, Waldsieversdorf, Germany
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- Leibniz Center for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF), Müncheberg, Germany
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Ayaz M, Ali Q, Farzand A, Khan AR, Ling H, Gao X. Nematicidal Volatiles from Bacillus atrophaeus GBSC56 Promote Growth and Stimulate Induced Systemic Resistance in Tomato against Meloidogyne incognita. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:5049. [PMID: 34068779 PMCID: PMC8126219 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22095049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Bacillus volatiles to control plant nematodes is a topic of great interest among researchers due to its safe and environmentally friendly nature. Bacillus strain GBSC56 isolated from the Tibet region of China showed high nematicidal activity against M. incognita, with 90% mortality as compared with control in a partition plate experiment. Pure volatiles produced by GBSC56 were identified through gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Among 10 volatile organic compounds (VOCs), 3 volatiles, i.e., dimethyl disulfide (DMDS), methyl isovalerate (MIV), and 2-undecanone (2-UD) showed strong nematicidal activity with a mortality rate of 87%, 83%, and 80%, respectively, against M. incognita. The VOCs induced severe oxidative stress in nematodes, which caused rapid death. Moreover, in the presence of volatiles, the activity of antioxidant enzymes, i.e., SOD, CAT, POD, and APX, was observed to be enhanced in M. incognita-infested roots, which might reduce the adverse effect of oxidative stress-induced after infection. Moreover, genes responsible for plant growth promotion SlCKX1, SlIAA1, and Exp18 showed an upsurge in expression, while AC01 was downregulated in infested plants. Furthermore, the defense-related genes (PR1, PR5, and SlLOX1) in infested tomato plants were upregulated after treatment with MIV and 2-UD. These findings suggest that GBSC56 possesses excellent biocontrol potential against M. incognita. Furthermore, the study provides new insight into the mechanism by which GBSC56 nematicidal volatiles regulate antioxidant enzymes, the key genes involved in plant growth promotion, and the defense mechanism M. incognita-infested tomato plants use to efficiently manage root-knot disease.
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- Muhammad Ayaz
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.A.); (Q.A.); (A.R.K.)
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.A.); (Q.A.); (A.R.K.)
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- Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad P.O. Box 38040, Pakistan;
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.A.); (Q.A.); (A.R.K.)
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- Shandong Vland Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Binzhou 251700, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.A.); (Q.A.); (A.R.K.)
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Soni R, Rawal K, Keharia H. Genomics assisted functional characterization of Paenibacillus polymyxa HK4 as a biocontrol and plant growth promoting bacterium. Microbiol Res 2021; 248:126734. [PMID: 33690069 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2021.126734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Revised: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The diseases caused by phytopathogens account for huge economic losses in the agricultural sector. Paenibacillus polymyxa is one of the agriculturally important biocontrol agents and plant growth promoting bacterium. This study describes the antifungal potential of P. polymyxa HK4 against an array of fungal phytopathogens and its ability to stimulate seed germination of cumin and groundnut under in vitro conditions. The cumin and groundnut seeds bacterized with HK4 exhibited enhanced germination efficiency in comparison to controls. The use of HK4 as a soil inoculant significantly promoted the shoot length and fresh weight of groundnut plants in pot studies. The draft genome analysis of HK4 revealed the genetic attributes for motility, root colonization, antagonism, phosphate solubilization, siderophore production and production of volatile organic compounds. The bacterium HK4 harnessed several hydrolytic enzymes that may assist its competence in the rhizosphere. The PCR amplification and sequence analysis of the conserved region of the fusA gene amplicon revealed the ability of HK4 to produce fusaricidin. Furthermore, the LC-ESI-MS/MS of crude cell pellet extract of HK4 confirmed the presence of fusaricidin as a major antifungal metabolite. This study demonstrated the potential of HK4 as a biocontrol agent and a plant growth promoter.
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- Riteshri Soni
- Department of Biosciences, UGC-Centre of Advanced Study, Sardar Patel University, Satellite Campus, Vadtal Road, Bakrol, 388 315, Anand, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Biosciences, UGC-Centre of Advanced Study, Sardar Patel University, Satellite Campus, Vadtal Road, Bakrol, 388 315, Anand, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Biosciences, UGC-Centre of Advanced Study, Sardar Patel University, Satellite Campus, Vadtal Road, Bakrol, 388 315, Anand, Gujarat, India.
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Shah S, Chand K, Rekadwad B, Shouche YS, Sharma J, Pant B. A prospectus of plant growth promoting endophytic bacterium from orchid (Vanda cristata). BMC Biotechnol 2021; 21:16. [PMID: 33618710 PMCID: PMC7901085 DOI: 10.1186/s12896-021-00676-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background A plant growth-promoting endophytic bacterium PVL1 isolated from the leaf of Vanda cristata has the ability to colonize with roots of plants and protect the plant. PVL1 was isolated using laboratory synthetic media. 16S rRNA gene sequencing method has been employed for identification before and after root colonization ability. Results Original isolated and remunerated strain from colonized roots were identified as Bacillus spp. as per EzBiocloud database. The presence of bacteria in the root section of the plantlet was confirmed through Epifluorescence microscopy of colonized roots. The in-vitro plantlet colonized by PVL1 as well as DLMB attained higher growth than the control. PVL1 capable of producing plant beneficial phytohormone under in vitro cultivation. HPLC and GC-MS analysis suggest that colonized plants contain Indole Acetic Acid (IAA). The methanol extract of Bacillus spp., contains 0.015 μg in 1 μl concentration of IAA. PVL1 has the ability to produce antimicrobial compounds such as ethyl iso-allocholate, which exhibits immune restoring property. One-way ANOVA shows that results were statistically significant at P ≤ 0.05 level. Conclusions Hence, it has been concluded that Bacillus spp. PVL1 can promote plant growth through secretion of IAA during root colonization and ethyl iso-allocholate to protect plants from foreign infections. Thus, this study supports to support Koch’s postulates of bacteria establishment. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12896-021-00676-9.
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- Sujit Shah
- Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. .,Daffodil Agro Biological Research Center, Lalitpur, Nepal.
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- Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Current Address: Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), University Road, Deralakatte, Mangalore, 575018, Karnataka, India.,National Centre for Microbial Resource, National Centre for Cell Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 411021, India
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- National Centre for Microbial Resource, National Centre for Cell Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 411021, India
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- Department of Plant Science and Soil Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Leal C, Fontaine F, Aziz A, Egas C, Clément C, Trotel-Aziz P. Genome sequence analysis of the beneficial Bacillus subtilis PTA-271 isolated from a Vitis vinifera (cv. Chardonnay) rhizospheric soil: assets for sustainable biocontrol. ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOME 2021; 16:3. [PMID: 33902737 PMCID: PMC8067347 DOI: 10.1186/s40793-021-00372-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bacillus subtilis strains have been widely studied for their numerous benefits in agriculture, including viticulture. Providing several assets, B. subtilis spp. are described as promising plant-protectors against many pathogens and as influencers to adaptations in a changing environment. This study reports the draft genome sequence of the beneficial Bacillus subtilis PTA-271, isolated from the rhizospheric soil of healthy Vitis vinifera cv. Chardonnay at Champagne Region in France, attempting to draw outlines of its full biocontrol capacity. RESULTS The PTA-271 genome has a size of 4,001,755 bp, with 43.78% of G + C content and 3945 protein coding genes. The draft genome of PTA-271 putatively highlights a functional swarming motility system hypothesizing a colonizing capacity and a strong interacting capacity, strong survival capacities and a set of genes encoding for bioactive substances. Predicted bioactive compounds are known to: stimulate plant growth or defenses such as hormones and elicitors, influence beneficial microbiota, and counteract pathogen aggressiveness such as effectors and many kinds of detoxifying enzymes. CONCLUSIONS Plurality of the putatively encoded biomolecules by Bacillus subtilis PTA-271 genome suggests environmentally robust biocontrol potential of PTA-271, protecting plants against a broad spectrum of pathogens.
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- Catarina Leal
- SFR Condorcet - FR CNRS 3417, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Induced Resistance and Plant Bioprotection (RIBP) - EA 4707, BP1039, Cedex 2, F-51687, Reims, France
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- SFR Condorcet - FR CNRS 3417, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Induced Resistance and Plant Bioprotection (RIBP) - EA 4707, BP1039, Cedex 2, F-51687, Reims, France
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- SFR Condorcet - FR CNRS 3417, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Induced Resistance and Plant Bioprotection (RIBP) - EA 4707, BP1039, Cedex 2, F-51687, Reims, France
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- UC-Biotech_CNC, Biocant Park, Biotechnology Innovation Center, P-3060-197, Cantanhede, Portugal
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- SFR Condorcet - FR CNRS 3417, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Induced Resistance and Plant Bioprotection (RIBP) - EA 4707, BP1039, Cedex 2, F-51687, Reims, France
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- SFR Condorcet - FR CNRS 3417, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Induced Resistance and Plant Bioprotection (RIBP) - EA 4707, BP1039, Cedex 2, F-51687, Reims, France.
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Blake C, Christensen MN, Kovács ÁT. Molecular Aspects of Plant Growth Promotion and Protection by Bacillus subtilis. MOLECULAR PLANT-MICROBE INTERACTIONS : MPMI 2021; 34:15-25. [PMID: 32986513 DOI: 10.1094/mpmi-08-20-0225-cr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Bacillus subtilis is one of the most widely studied plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria. It is able to promote plant growth as well as control plant pathogens through diverse mechanisms, including the improvement of nutrient availability and alteration of phytohormone homeostasis as well as the production of antimicrobials and triggering induced systemic resistance, respectively. Even though its benefits for crop production have been recognized and studied extensively under laboratory conditions, the success of its application in fields varies immensely. It is widely accepted that agricultural application of B. subtilis often fails because the bacteria are not able to persist in the rhizosphere. Bacterial colonization of plant roots is a crucial step in the interaction between microbe and plant and seems, therefore, to be of great importance for its growth promotion and biocontrol effects. A successful root colonization depends thereby on both bacterial traits, motility and biofilm formation, as well as on a signal interplay with the plant. This review addresses current knowledge about plant-microbial interactions of the B. subtilis species, including the various mechanisms for supporting plant growth as well as the necessity for the establishment of the relationship.[Formula: see text] The author(s) have dedicated the work to the public domain under the Creative Commons CC0 "No Rights Reserved" license by waiving all of his or her rights to the work worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law.
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- Christopher Blake
- Bacterial Interactions and Evolution Group, DTU Bioengineering, Technical University of Denmark, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Bacterial Interactions and Evolution Group, DTU Bioengineering, Technical University of Denmark, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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Kowalska J, Tyburski J, Matysiak K, Tylkowski B, Malusá E. Field Exploitation of Multiple Functions of Beneficial Microorganisms for Plant Nutrition and Protection: Real Possibility or Just a Hope? Front Microbiol 2020; 11:1904. [PMID: 32849475 PMCID: PMC7419637 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.01904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Bioproducts, i.e., microbial based pesticides or fertilizers (biopesticides and biofertilizers), should be expected to play an ever-increasing role and application in agricultural practices world-wide in the effort to implement policies concerned with sustainable agriculture. However, several microbial strains have proven the capacity to augment plant productivity by enhancing crop nutrition and functioning as biopesticides, or vice-versa. This multifunctionality is an issue that is still not included as a concept and possibility in any legal provision regarding the placing on the market of bioproducts, and indicates difficulties in clearly classifying the purpose of their suitability. In this review, we overview the current understanding of the mechanisms in plant-microbe interactions underlining the dual function of microbial strains toward plant nutrition and protection. The prospects of market development for multifunctional bioproducts are then considered in view of the current regulatory approach in the European Union, in an effort that wants to stimulate a wider adoption of the new knowledge on the role played by microorganisms in crop production.
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- Department of Agroecosystems, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Research Institute of Horticulture, Skierniewice, Poland
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Pinski A, Zur J, Hasterok R, Hupert-Kocurek K. Comparative Genomics of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia and Stenotrophomonas rhizophila Revealed Characteristic Features of Both Species. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E4922. [PMID: 32664682 PMCID: PMC7404187 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21144922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Although Stenotrophomonas maltophilia strains are efficient biocontrol agents, their field applications have raised concerns due to their possible threat to human health. The non-pathogenic Stenotrophomonas rhizophila species, which is closely related to S. maltophilia, has been proposed as an alternative. However, knowledge regarding the genetics of S. rhizophila is limited. Thus, the aim of the study was to define any genetic differences between the species and to characterise their ability to promote the growth of plant hosts as well as to enhance phytoremediation efficiency. We compared 37 strains that belong to both species using the tools of comparative genomics and identified 96 genetic features that are unique to S. maltophilia (e.g., chitin-binding protein, mechanosensitive channels of small conductance and KGG repeat-containing stress-induced protein) and 59 that are unique to S. rhizophila (e.g., glucosylglycerol-phosphate synthase, cold shock protein with the DUF1294 domain, and pteridine-dependent dioxygenase-like protein). The strains from both species have a high potential for biocontrol, which is mainly related to the production of keratinases (KerSMD and KerSMF), proteinases and chitinases. Plant growth promotion traits are attributed to the biosynthesis of siderophores, spermidine, osmoprotectants such as trehalose and glucosylglycerol, which is unique to S. rhizophila. In eight out of 37 analysed strains, the genes that are required to degrade protocatechuate were present. While our results show genetic differences between the two species, they had a similar growth promotion potential. Considering the information above, S. rhizophila constitutes a promising alternative for S. maltophilia for use in agricultural biotechnology.
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- Artur Pinski
- Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Silesia in Katowice, 28 Jagiellonska Street, 40-032 Katowice, Poland; (J.Z.); (R.H.)
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- Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Silesia in Katowice, 28 Jagiellonska Street, 40-032 Katowice, Poland; (J.Z.); (R.H.)
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Rassokhina II, Platonov AV, Laptev GY, Bolshakov VN. Morphophysical reaction of Hordeum vulgare to the influence of microbial preparations. REGULATORY MECHANISMS IN BIOSYSTEMS 2020. [DOI: 10.15421/022032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Bacterial preparations contribute to the digestion of mineral nutrition, have antifungicidal activity, increase the grain productivity and biomass of cultivated crops. We studied the influence of microbiological preparations developed on the basis of microorganisms Bacillus subtilis and Lactobacillus buchneri on the growth processes, photosynthetic parameters and grain productivity of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) of Sonet variety. The experiments were performed in 2019 in the North-West of the Russian Federation. The biological preparations were introduced by soaking seeds and treatment of the plants in the phase of third leaf with solutions of the preparations in the concentration of 1 mL/L. The laboratory surveys revealed the positive effect of the biological preparations on germination rate and energy of germination of seeds. Field trials were conducted on micro plots in six replications. During field experiments, we determined that introduction of biological preparations led to significant increase in the leaf area in the experimental plants (to 64.5%), increase in average daily growth gains (to 82.9%) and accumulation of biomass (to 73.1%). Somewhat higher efficiency was exerted by the biological preparation developed on the basis of a strain of L. buchneri. Perhaps, such effect takes place due to higher activity of pigment units of phytohormones of the auxin group. In our opinion, biological preparations accelerate the completion of the ontogenesis phases, thus the plants more rapidly achieve their genetically programmed sizes and transform to the stage of ear-formation. The studied biological preparations increased the coefficient of agricultural use of plants, and grain productivity of barley by up to 15.8%, and nutritional value remained. Microbial preparations on the basis of B. subtilis and L. buchneri exhibited efficiency, and their trials shall be continued on other crops on industrial scales.
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Nascimento FX, Hernández AG, Glick BR, Rossi MJ. Plant growth-promoting activities and genomic analysis of the stress-resistant Bacillus megaterium STB1, a bacterium of agricultural and biotechnological interest. BIOTECHNOLOGY REPORTS (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2020; 25:e00406. [PMID: 31886139 PMCID: PMC6920507 DOI: 10.1016/j.btre.2019.e00406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 12/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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In this work, the stress-resistant Bacillus megaterium STB1 is characterized and its ability to promote plant growth under normal and stress conditions is demonstrated. The genomic sequence of this bacterium, and a detailed analysis of the genes involved in facilitating its stress resistance and plant growth-promoting activities is also reported. The B. megaterium STB1 genome is rich in genetic elements involved in multiple stress resistance, xenobiotic degradation, pathogen antagonistic activities, and other traits related to soil and rhizosphere colonization. Moreover, genes participating in the biosynthesis of auxins and cytokinins, the modulation of polyamines, GABA, brassinosteroids and ethylene levels were also found. Ultimately, this study brings new insights into the role of B. megaterium as a plant growth-promoting bacterium and opens new opportunities for the development of novel strategies for agriculture and biotechnology.
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- Francisco X. Nascimento
- IBET, Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Oeiras, 2780-157, Portugal
- Laboratório de Microbiologia e Bioprocessos, MIP-CCB, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia e Bioprocessos, MIP-CCB, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia e Bioprocessos, MIP-CCB, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, 88040-900, Brazil
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Nascimento FX, Hernandez AG, Glick BR, Rossi MJ. The extreme plant-growth-promoting properties of Pantoea phytobeneficialis MSR2 revealed by functional and genomic analysis. Environ Microbiol 2020; 22:1341-1355. [PMID: 32077227 DOI: 10.1111/1462-2920.14946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Numerous Pantoea strains are important because of the benefit they provide in the facilitation of plant growth. However, Pantoea have a high level of genotypic diversity and not much is understood regarding their ability to function in a plant beneficial manner. In the work reported here, the plant growth promotion activities and the genomic properties of the unusual Pantoea phytobeneficialis MSR2 are elaborated, emphasizing the genetic mechanisms involved in plant colonization and growth promotion. Detailed analysis revealed that strain MSR2 belongs to a rare group of Pantoea strains possessing an astonishing number of plant growth promotion genes, including those involved in nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization, 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid deaminase activity, indoleacetic acid and cytokinin biosynthesis, and jasmonic acid metabolism. Moreover, the genome of this bacterium also contains genes involved in the metabolism of lignin and other plant cell wall compounds, quorum-sensing mechanisms, metabolism of plant root exudates, bacterial attachment to plant surfaces and resistance to plant defences. Importantly, the analysis revealed that most of these genes are present on accessory plasmids that are found within a small subset of Pantoea genomes, reinforcing the idea that Pantoea evolution is largely mediated by plasmids, providing new insights into the evolution of beneficial plant-associated Pantoea.
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- Francisco X Nascimento
- IBET, Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901 Oeiras, Portugal.,Departamento de Microbiologia, Laboratório de Microbiologia e Bioprocessos, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, 88040-900, SC, Brazil
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- Departamento de Microbiologia, Laboratório de Microbiologia e Bioprocessos, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, 88040-900, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, N2L 3G1, ON, Canada
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- Departamento de Microbiologia, Laboratório de Microbiologia e Bioprocessos, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, 88040-900, SC, Brazil
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Wu L, Li X, Ma L, Blom J, Wu H, Gu Q, Borriss R, Gao X. The "pseudo-pathogenic" effect of plant growth-promoting Bacilli on starchy plant storage organs is due to their α-amylase activity which is stimulating endogenous opportunistic pathogens. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2020; 104:2701-2714. [PMID: 32002598 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-020-10367-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Revised: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Many representatives of the Bacillus subtilis species complex are known as plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and are widely used in agriculture as biofertilizers and biocontrol agents. Two bacterial strains, "Korea isolate" and ZL918, taxonomically classified as being Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, isolated from disease-damaged plant organs, were alleged to cause bacterial rot in starchy storage plant organs. The aim of this study was to elucidate whether these findings have consequences for the general use of beneficial Bacilli in agriculture. Whole genome sequencing revealed that the pathogenic ZL918 was a representative of Bacillus velezensis. B. velezensis FZB42 and other representatives of the B. subtilis species complex caused the same symptoms of bacterial rot only when injected inside of potato tubers and onion bulbs, but not when inoculated onto the surface of the storage organs. It seemed that the pathogenic effect was due to starch hydrolyzing activity that likely stimulates propagation of endophytic bacteria inside of starchy tissues. After removing the inherent microbiota via Co60 γ-ray irradiation, the storage organs inoculated by either FZB42 or purified α-amylase did not develop rot symptoms. Two opportunistic pathogens, Pantoea ananatis and Pantoea agglomerans, isolated from the rotted area, were shown to cause bacterial rot in x-ray treated potato tuber and onion starchy tissues when the proteobacteria were applied in high concentration. This suggests that opportunistic pathogenic bacteria residing inside of the starchy storage organ are the causal agents of bacterial soft rot disease in potato tubers and other starchy plant storage organs.
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- Liming Wu
- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Diseases and Pest Insects, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Diseases and Pest Insects, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Diseases and Pest Insects, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, China
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- Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Justus-Liebig Universität Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Diseases and Pest Insects, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Diseases and Pest Insects, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, China
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- Institut für Biologie, Humboldt Universität, Berlin, Germany. .,Nord Reet UG, Greifswald, Germany.
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Diseases and Pest Insects, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, China.
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Mahmood A, Kataoka R. Metabolite profiling reveals a complex response of plants to application of plant growth-promoting endophytic bacteria. Microbiol Res 2020; 234:126421. [PMID: 32006789 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2020.126421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Revised: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Endophytic bacteria have been explored for their role in plant growth promotion, however, not much has been explored in cucumber. The metabolomic response of plants to application of such microbes also remains largely unknown. Thus, we investigated the application of endophytic bacteria to cucumber to infer their role in plant growth promotion and document metabolome response. The lowest healthy leaf-stalks were sampled from four differently sourced cucumber plants, and endophytic bacteria were isolated after surface disinfection. Initial plant growth-promoting (PGP) screening was performed to identify PGP strains out of numerous isolates, and five strains (Strains 4=Curtobacterium spp., 72=Brevibacillus spp., 167=Paenibacillus spp., 193=Bacillus spp., and 227=Microbacterium spp.) were selected based on their contribution to root growth compared with the control. The selected strains were further evaluated in pot experiments, axenic PGP trait assays, and metabolomic analysis. Results revealed that the selected isolates possessed different qualitative characteristics among indole acetic acid, siderophore production, phosphate solubilization, and 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate (ACC)-deaminase and nifH genes, and all isolates significantly enhanced plant growth in both pot experiments compared with the uninoculated control and fertilizer control. Metabolomic profiling revealed that both strains affected the plant metabolomes compared with the uninoculated control. Around 50 % of the metabolites explored had higher concentrations in either or both bacteria-applied plants compared with the uninoculated control. Differences were observed in both strains' regulation of metabolites, although both enhanced root growth near equally. Overall, endophytic bacteria significantly enhanced plant growth and tended to produce or induce release of certain metabolites within the plant endosphere.
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- Ahmad Mahmood
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Life & Environmental Sciences, University of Yamanashi, Takeda, Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Life & Environmental Sciences, University of Yamanashi, Takeda, Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan.
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Luziatelli F, Ficca AG, Cardarelli M, Melini F, Cavalieri A, Ruzzi M. Genome Sequencing of Pantoea agglomerans C1 Provides Insights into Molecular and Genetic Mechanisms of Plant Growth-Promotion and Tolerance to Heavy Metals. Microorganisms 2020; 8:microorganisms8020153. [PMID: 31979031 PMCID: PMC7074716 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms8020153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2019] [Revised: 01/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Distinctive strains of Pantoea are used as soil inoculants for their ability to promote plant growth. Pantoea agglomerans strain C1, previously isolated from the phyllosphere of lettuce, can produce indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), solubilize phosphate, and inhibit plant pathogens, such as Erwinia amylovora. In this paper, the complete genome sequence of strain C1 is reported. In addition, experimental evidence is provided on how the strain tolerates arsenate As (V) up to 100 mM, and on how secreted metabolites like IAA and siderophores act as biostimulants in tomato cuttings. The strain has a circular chromosome and two prophages for a total genome of 4,846,925-bp, with a DNA G+C content of 55.2%. Genes related to plant growth promotion and biocontrol activity, such as those associated with IAA and spermidine synthesis, solubilization of inorganic phosphate, acquisition of ferrous iron, and production of volatile organic compounds, siderophores and GABA, were found in the genome of strain C1. Genome analysis also provided better understanding of the mechanisms underlying strain resistance to multiple toxic heavy metals and transmission of these genes by horizontal gene transfer. Findings suggested that strain C1 exhibits high biotechnological potential as plant growth-promoting bacterium in heavy metal polluted soils.
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- Francesca Luziatelli
- Department for Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forest systems (DIBAF), University of Tuscia, via C. de Lellis, snc, I-01100 Viterbo, Italy; (F.L.); (A.G.F.)
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- Department for Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forest systems (DIBAF), University of Tuscia, via C. de Lellis, snc, I-01100 Viterbo, Italy; (F.L.); (A.G.F.)
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- CREA Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina 546, I-00178 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Copenhagen, DK–1871 Frederiksberg, Denmark;
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- Department for Innovation in Biological, Agrofood and Forest systems (DIBAF), University of Tuscia, via C. de Lellis, snc, I-01100 Viterbo, Italy; (F.L.); (A.G.F.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0761-357-317
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Becerra-Rivera VA, Arteaga A, Leija A, Hernández G, Dunn MF. Polyamines produced by Sinorhizobium meliloti Rm8530 contribute to symbiotically relevant phenotypes ex planta and to nodulation efficiency on alfalfa. MICROBIOLOGY-SGM 2020; 166:278-287. [PMID: 31935179 DOI: 10.1099/mic.0.000886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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In nitrogen-fixing rhizobia, emerging evidence shows significant roles for polyamines in growth and abiotic stress resistance. In this work we show that a polyamine-deficient ornithine decarboxylase null mutant (odc2) derived from Sinorhizobium meliloti Rm8530 had significant phenotypic differences from the wild-type, including greatly reduced production of exopolysaccharides (EPS; ostensibly both succinoglycan and galactoglucan), increased sensitivity to oxidative stress and decreased swimming motility. The introduction of the odc2 gene borne on a plasmid into the odc2 mutant restored wild-type phenotypes for EPS production, growth under oxidative stress and swimming. The production of calcofluor-binding EPS (succinoglycan) by the odc2 mutant was also completely or mostly restored in the presence of exogenous spermidine (Spd), norspermidine (NSpd) or spermine (Spm). The odc2 mutant formed about 25 % more biofilm than the wild-type, and its ability to form biofilm was significantly inhibited by exogenous Spd, NSpd or Spm. The odc2 mutant formed a less efficient symbiosis with alfalfa, resulting in plants with significantly less biomass and height, more nodules but less nodule biomass, and 25 % less nitrogen-fixing activity. Exogenously supplied Put was not able to revert these phenotypes and caused a similar increase in plant height and dry weight in uninoculated plants and in those inoculated with the wild-type or odc2 mutant. We discuss ways in which polyamines might affect the phenotypes of the odc2 mutant.
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- Victor A Becerra-Rivera
- Programa de Genómica Funcional de Procariotes, Centro de Ciencias Genómicas-Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuernavaca, Morelos, C.P. 62210, Mexico
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- Programa de Genómica Funcional de Procariotes, Centro de Ciencias Genómicas-Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuernavaca, Morelos, C.P. 62210, Mexico
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- Programa de Genómica Funcional de Eucariotes, Centro de Ciencias Genómicas-Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuernavaca, Morelos, C.P. 62210, Mexico
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- Programa de Genómica Funcional de Eucariotes, Centro de Ciencias Genómicas-Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuernavaca, Morelos, C.P. 62210, Mexico
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- Programa de Genómica Funcional de Procariotes, Centro de Ciencias Genómicas-Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuernavaca, Morelos, C.P. 62210, Mexico
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Bacillus cabrialesii sp. nov., an endophytic plant growth promoting bacterium isolated from wheat (Triticum turgidum subsp. durum) in the Yaqui Valley, Mexico. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2019; 69:3939-3945. [DOI: 10.1099/ijsem.0.003711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Huang Z, Wu L, Li X, Ma L, Borriss R, Gao X. Zn(II) suppresses biofilm formation in Bacillus amyloliquefaciens by inactivation of the Mn(II) uptake. Environ Microbiol 2019; 22:1547-1558. [PMID: 31715659 DOI: 10.1111/1462-2920.14859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2018] [Revised: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 11/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Biofilms are architecturally complex communities of microbial cells held together by a self-produced extracellular matrix. Considerable research has focused on the environmental signals that trigger or inhibit biofilm formation by affecting cellular signalling pathways; however, response to soil cues in plant-associated Bacillus has remained largely unaddressed. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the effect of Zn(II) ions in biofilm formation of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens FZB42. We demonstrated that the biofilm formation of B. amyloliquefaciens FZB42 was abolished by Zn(II) at non-deleterious concentrations. Moreover, Zn(II) blocked matrix exopolysaccharide and TasA accumulations. Furthermore, the presence of Zn(II) suppressed expression of the response regulator Spo0F but not of sensor histidine kinases KinA-D. Suppression of phosphorelay by excess Zn interferes with sinI induction under biofilm-inducing conditions, leading to repression of transcription of operons epsA-O and tapA-sigW-tasA. Addition of Zn(II) decreased the intracellular Mn(II) level by competing for binding to the solute-binding protein MntA during Mn(II) uptake. These results suggest that the metal ion Zn(II) has a negative effect on biofilm formation in the plant growth promoting and biocontrol bacterium B. amyloliquefaciens FZB42.
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- Ziyang Huang
- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Disease and Pest Insects, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Disease and Pest Insects, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Disease and Pest Insects, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Disease and Pest Insects, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Nord Reet UG, Greifswald, Germany.,Fachgebiet Phytomedizin, Institut für Agrar- und Gartenbauwissenschaften, Humboldt Universität, Berlin, Germany
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- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Disease and Pest Insects, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, 210095, China
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Wu H, Gu Q, Xie Y, Lou Z, Xue P, Fang L, Yu C, Jia D, Huang G, Zhu B, Schneider A, Blom J, Lasch P, Borriss R, Gao X. Cold-adapted Bacilli isolated from the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau are able to promote plant growth in extreme environments. Environ Microbiol 2019; 21:3505-3526. [PMID: 31233661 DOI: 10.1111/1462-2920.14722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2019] [Revised: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Nearly 1400 Bacillus strains growing in the plant rhizosphere were sampled from different sites on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. Forty-five of the isolates, selected due to their biocontrol activity, were genome-sequenced and their taxonomic identification revealed that they were representatives of the Bacillus subtilis species complex (20) and the Bacillus cereus group (9). Majority of the remaining strains were found closely related to Bacillus pumilus, but their average nucleotide identity based on BLAST and electronic DNA/DNA hybridization values excluded closer taxonomic identification. A total of 45 different gene clusters involved in synthesis of secondary metabolites were detected by mining the genomes of the 45 selected strains. Except eight mesophilic strains, the 37 remaining strains were found either cold-adapted or psychrophilic, able to propagate at 10°C and below (Bacillus wiedmannii NMSL88 and Bacillus sp. RJGP41). Pot experiments performed at 10°C with winter wheat seedlings revealed that cold-adapted representatives of B. pumilus, B. safensis and B. atrophaeus promoted growth of the seedlings under cold conditions, suggesting that these bacilli isolated from a cold environment are promising candidates for developing of bioformulations useful for application in sustainable agriculture under environmental conditions unfavourable for the mesophilic bacteria presently in use.
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- Huijun Wu
- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Proteomics and Spectroscopy Unit (ZBS6) at the Centre for Biological Threats and Special Pathogens, Robert Koch-Institute, Berlin, Germany
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- Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Justus-Liebig Universität Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Proteomics and Spectroscopy Unit (ZBS6) at the Centre for Biological Threats and Special Pathogens, Robert Koch-Institute, Berlin, Germany
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- Nordreet UG, Greifswald, Germany.,Institute of Marine Biotechnology e.V. (IMaB), Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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Defining the Genetic Basis of Plant⁻Endophytic Bacteria Interactions. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20081947. [PMID: 31010043 PMCID: PMC6515357 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20081947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2019] [Revised: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 04/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Endophytic bacteria, which interact closely with their host, are an essential part of the plant microbiome. These interactions enhance plant tolerance to environmental changes as well as promote plant growth, thus they have become attractive targets for increasing crop production. Numerous studies have aimed to characterise how endophytic bacteria infect and colonise their hosts as well as conferring important traits to the plant. In this review, we summarise the current knowledge regarding endophytic colonisation and focus on the insights that have been obtained from the mutants of bacteria and plants as well as ‘omic analyses. These show how endophytic bacteria produce various molecules and have a range of activities related to chemotaxis, motility, adhesion, bacterial cell wall properties, secretion, regulating transcription and utilising a substrate in order to establish a successful interaction. Colonisation is mediated by plant receptors and is regulated by the signalling that is connected with phytohormones such as auxin and jasmonic (JA) and salicylic acids (SA). We also highlight changes in the expression of small RNAs and modifications of the cell wall properties. Moreover, in order to exploit the beneficial plant-endophytic bacteria interactions in agriculture successfully, we show that the key aspects that govern successful interactions remain to be defined.
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Wu X, Xie Y, Qiao J, Chai S, Chen L. Rhizobacteria Strain from a Hypersaline Environment Promotes Plant Growth of Kengyilia thoroldiana. Microbiology (Reading) 2019. [DOI: 10.1134/s0026261719020127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Martínez-Hidalgo P, Maymon M, Pule-Meulenberg F, Hirsch AM. Engineering root microbiomes for healthier crops and soils using beneficial, environmentally safe bacteria. Can J Microbiol 2019; 65:91-104. [DOI: 10.1139/cjm-2018-0315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The Green Revolution developed new crop varieties, which greatly improved food security worldwide. However, the growth of these plants relied heavily on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, which have led to an overuse of synthetic fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides with serious environmental consequences and negative effects on human health. Environmentally friendly plant-growth-promoting methods to replace our current reliance on synthetic chemicals and to develop more sustainable agricultural practices to offset the damage caused by many agrochemicals are proposed herein. The increased use of bioinoculants, which consist of microorganisms that establish synergies with target crops and influence production and yield by enhancing plant growth, controlling disease, and providing critical mineral nutrients, is a potential solution. The microorganisms found in bioinoculants are often bacteria or fungi that reside within either external or internal plant microbiomes. However, before they can be used routinely in agriculture, these microbes must be confirmed as nonpathogenic strains that promote plant growth and survival. In this article, besides describing approaches for discovering plant-growth-promoting bacteria in various environments, including phytomicrobiomes and soils, we also discuss methods to evaluate their safety for the environment and for human health.
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- Pilar Martínez-Hidalgo
- Departamento de Microbiología y Genética, Universidad de Salamanca, Spain
- Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1606, USA
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- Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1606, USA
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- Department of Crop Science and Production, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Private Bag 0027, A1 Sebele Content Farm, Gaborone, Botswana
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- Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1606, USA
- Molecular Biology Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1606, USA
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Zhou C, Zhu L, Guo J, Xiao X, Ma Z, Wang J. Bacillus subtilis STU6 Ameliorates Iron Deficiency in Tomato by Enhancement of Polyamine-Mediated Iron Remobilization. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2019; 67:320-330. [PMID: 30540908 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.8b05851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Iron (Fe) deficiency often triggers arginine overproduction in plants. However, it remains elusive whether Fe deficiency-induced increases of arginine levels are involved in beneficial rhizobacteria recruitment and that the mechanism underlying rhizobacteria induced plant Fe deficiency tolerance. Here, Bacillus subtilis STU6 increased soluble Fe content in tomato, thereby alleviating Fe deficiency-induced chlorosis. In a split-root system, STU6 significantly induced arginine exudation by Fe-deficient roots, and increased arginine levels promoted spermidine (Spd) production by STU6 and bacterial colonization. Deletion of the STU6 speB gene inhibited Spd synthesis and abrogated STU6-induced increments of soluble Fe content in the Fe-deficient plants. Increased host Spd levels by STU6 greatly stimulated the NO accumulation in the Fe-deficient roots. Furthermore, disruption of NO signaling markedly repressed STU6-mediated cell wall Fe remobilization. Collectively, our data provide important evidence that chemical dialogues between tomato and STU6 contribute to enhancement of microbe-mediated plant adaptation to Fe deficiency.
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- Cheng Zhou
- Key Lab of Bio-Organic Fertilizer Creation, Ministry of Agriculture , Anhui Science and Technology University , Bengbu 233100 , China
- Jiangsu Key Lab and Engineering Center for Solid Organic Waste Utilization , Nanjing Agricultural University , Nanjing 210095 , China
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- School of Life Science and Technology , Tongji University , Shanghai 200092 , China
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- School of Medicine , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310058 , China
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- Key Lab of Bio-Organic Fertilizer Creation, Ministry of Agriculture , Anhui Science and Technology University , Bengbu 233100 , China
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- Key Lab of Bio-Organic Fertilizer Creation, Ministry of Agriculture , Anhui Science and Technology University , Bengbu 233100 , China
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- Key Lab of Bio-Organic Fertilizer Creation, Ministry of Agriculture , Anhui Science and Technology University , Bengbu 233100 , China
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Lastochkina O. Bacillus subtilis-Mediated Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants. BACILLI IN CLIMATE RESILIENT AGRICULTURE AND BIOPROSPECTING 2019:97-133. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-15175-1_6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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Polyamines in Microalgae: Something Borrowed, Something New. Mar Drugs 2018; 17:md17010001. [PMID: 30577419 PMCID: PMC6356823 DOI: 10.3390/md17010001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2018] [Revised: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Microalgae of different evolutionary origins are typically found in rivers, lakes, and oceans, providing more than 45% of global primary production. They provide not only a food source for animals, but also affect microbial ecosystems through symbioses with microorganisms or secretion of some metabolites. Derived from amino acids, polyamines are present in almost all types of organisms, where they play important roles in maintaining physiological functions or against stress. Microalgae can produce a variety of distinct polyamines, and the polyamine content is important to meet the physiological needs of microalgae and may also affect other species in the environment. In addition, some polyamines produced by microalgae have medical or nanotechnological applications. Previous studies on several types of microalgae have indicated that the putative polyamine metabolic pathways may be as complicated as the genomes of these organisms, which contain genes originating from plants, animals, and even bacteria. There are also several novel polyamine synthetic routes in microalgae. Understanding the nature of polyamines in microalgae will not only improve our knowledge of microalgal physiology and ecological function, but also provide valuable information for biotechnological applications.
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Chen Y, Yu L, Liu F, Du L. Spermidine-Regulated Biosynthesis of Heat-Stable Antifungal Factor (HSAF) in Lysobacter enzymogenes OH11. Front Microbiol 2018; 9:2984. [PMID: 30564221 PMCID: PMC6288370 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.02984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Heat-Stable Antifungal Factor (HSAF) and its analogs are antifungal natural products produced by the biocontrol agent Lysobacter enzymogenes. The production of HSAF is greatly influenced by environmental stimuli and nutrients, but the underlying molecular mechanism is mostly unclear. Here, we found that HSAF production in L. enzymogenes OH11 is strictly controlled by spermidine, which is the most prevalent triamine in bacteria. When added into OH11 cultures, spermidine regulated the production of HSAF and analogs in a concentration-dependent manner. To verify the role of spermidine, we deleted LeSDC and LeADC genes, encoding S-adenosylmethionine decarboxylase and arginine decarboxylase, respectively, that are the key enzymes for spermidine biosynthesis. Both deletion mutants produced barely detectable spermidine and HSAF including its analogs, whereas the antifungals production was restored by exogenous spermidine. The results showed that the OH11 cells must maintain a proper spermidine homeostasis for the antifungals production. Indeed, the expression level of the key HSAF biosynthetic genes was significantly impaired in LeSDC and LeADC mutants, and exogenous spermidine restored the gene expression level in the mutants. Ornithine is a key substrate for HSAF biosynthesis, and OH11 genome contains arg1 and arg2 genes, encoding arginases that convert arginine to ornithine. While the expression of arg1 and arg2 was affected slightly upon mutation of LeSDC and LeADC, exogenous spermidine significantly increased the arginase gene expression in LeSDC and LeADC mutants. Together, the data revealed a previously unrecognized mechanism, in which spermidine controls antibiotic production through controlling both the biosynthetic genes and the substrate-production genes.
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- Yuan Chen
- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China.,Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, United States
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China.,Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, United States
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, United States
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Nigris S, Baldan E, Tondello A, Zanella F, Vitulo N, Favaro G, Guidolin V, Bordin N, Telatin A, Barizza E, Marcato S, Zottini M, Squartini A, Valle G, Baldan B. Biocontrol traits of Bacillus licheniformis GL174, a culturable endophyte of Vitis vinifera cv. Glera. BMC Microbiol 2018; 18:133. [PMID: 30326838 PMCID: PMC6192205 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-018-1306-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2018] [Accepted: 10/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Bacillus licheniformis GL174 is a culturable endophytic strain isolated from Vitis vinifera cultivar Glera, the grapevine mainly cultivated for the Prosecco wine production. This strain was previously demonstrated to possess some specific plant growth promoting traits but its endophytic attitude and its role in biocontrol was only partially explored. In this study, the potential biocontrol action of the strain was investigated in vitro and in vivo and, by genome sequence analyses, putative functions involved in biocontrol and plant-bacteria interaction were assessed. Results Firstly, to confirm the endophytic behavior of the strain, its ability to colonize grapevine tissues was demonstrated and its biocontrol properties were analyzed. Antagonism test results showed that the strain could reduce and inhibit the mycelium growth of diverse plant pathogens in vitro and in vivo. The strain was demonstrated to produce different molecules of the lipopeptide class; moreover, its genome was sequenced, and analysis of the sequences revealed the presence of many protein-coding genes involved in the biocontrol process, such as transporters, plant-cell lytic enzymes, siderophores and other secondary metabolites. Conclusions This step-by-step analysis shows that Bacillus licheniformis GL174 may be a good biocontrol agent candidate, and describes some distinguished traits and possible key elements involved in this process. The use of this strain could potentially help grapevine plants to cope with pathogen attacks and reduce the amount of chemicals used in the vineyard. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12866-018-1306-5) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Sebastiano Nigris
- Botanical Garden and Department of Biology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- DAFNAE Department of Agronomy Food Natural Resources Animals and Environment, Legnaro, PD, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Botanical Garden and Department of Biology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
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Matteoli FP, Passarelli-Araujo H, Reis RJA, da Rocha LO, de Souza EM, Aravind L, Olivares FL, Venancio TM. Genome sequencing and assessment of plant growth-promoting properties of a Serratia marcescens strain isolated from vermicompost. BMC Genomics 2018; 19:750. [PMID: 30326830 PMCID: PMC6192313 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-018-5130-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2018] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background Plant-bacteria associations have been extensively studied for their potential in increasing crop productivity in a sustainable manner. Serratia marcescens is a species of Enterobacteriaceae found in a wide range of environments, including soil. Results Here we describe the genome sequencing and assessment of plant growth-promoting abilities of S. marcescens UENF-22GI, a strain isolated from mature cattle manure vermicompost. In vitro, S. marcescens UENF-22GI is able to solubilize P and Zn, to produce indole compounds (likely IAA), to colonize hyphae and counter the growth of two phytopathogenic fungi. Inoculation of maize with this strain remarkably increased seedling growth and biomass under greenhouse conditions. The S. marcescens UENF-22GI genome has 5 Mb, assembled in 17 scaffolds comprising 4662 genes (4528 are protein-coding). No plasmids were identified. S. marcescens UENF-22GI is phylogenetically placed within a clade comprised almost exclusively of non-clinical strains. We identified genes and operons that are likely responsible for the interesting plant-growth promoting features that were experimentally described. The S. marcescens UENF-22GI genome harbors a horizontally-transferred genomic island involved in antibiotic production, antibiotic resistance, and anti-phage defense via a novel ADP-ribosyltransferase-like protein and possible modification of DNA by a deazapurine base, which likely contributes to its competitiveness against other bacteria. Conclusions Collectively, our results suggest that S. marcescens UENF-22GI is a strong candidate to be used in the enrichment of substrates for plant growth promotion or as part of bioinoculants for agriculture. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12864-018-5130-y) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Filipe P Matteoli
- Laboratório de Química e Função de Proteínas e Peptídeos, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro (UENF), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Química e Função de Proteínas e Peptídeos, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro (UENF), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Desenvolvimento de Insumos Biológicos para a Agricultura (NUDIBA), Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro (UENF), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Desenvolvimento de Insumos Biológicos para a Agricultura (NUDIBA), Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro (UENF), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Núcleo de Fixação Biológica de Nitrogênio, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Núcleo de Desenvolvimento de Insumos Biológicos para a Agricultura (NUDIBA), Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro (UENF), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Química e Função de Proteínas e Peptídeos, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro (UENF), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Analysis of the genome sequence of plant beneficial strain Pseudomonas sp. RU47. J Biotechnol 2018; 281:183-192. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2018.07.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2018] [Revised: 07/13/2018] [Accepted: 07/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Lopes R, Tsui S, Gonçalves PJRO, de Queiroz MV. A look into a multifunctional toolbox: endophytic Bacillus species provide broad and underexploited benefits for plants. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2018; 34:94. [PMID: 29900507 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-018-2479-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2018] [Accepted: 06/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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One of the major challenges of agriculture currently is to obtain higher crop yield. Environmental conditions, cultivar quality, and plant diseases greatly affect plant productivity. On the other hand, several endophytic Bacillus species have emerged as a complementary, efficient, and safe alternative to current crop management practices. The ability of Bacillus species to form spores, which resist adverse conditions, is an advantage of the genus for use in formulations. Endophytic Bacillus species provide plants with a wide range of benefits, including protection against phytopathogenic microorganisms, insects, and nematodes, eliciting resistance, and promoting plant growth, without causing damage to the environment. Bacillus thuringiensis, B. subtilis, B. amyloliquefaciens, B. velezensis, B. cereus, B. pumilus, and B. licheniformis are the most studied Bacillus species for application in agriculture, although other species within the genus have also shown great potential. Due to the increasing number of whole-genome sequenced endophytic Bacillus spp. strains, various bioactive compounds have been predicted. These data reveal endophytic Bacillus species as an underexploited source of novel molecules of biotechnological interest. In this review, we discuss how endophytic Bacillus species are a valuable multifunctional toolbox to be integrated with crop management practices for achieving higher crop yield.
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- Ralf Lopes
- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Universidade de São Paulo, 1374 Professor Lineu Prestes Avenue, São Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Universidade de São Paulo, 1374 Professor Lineu Prestes Avenue, São Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Universidade de São Paulo, 1374 Professor Lineu Prestes Avenue, São Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, P. H. Rolfs Avenue, Viçosa, MG, 36570-900, Brazil.
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Nascimento F, Vicente C, Cock P, Tavares M, Rossi M, Hasegawa K, Mota M. From plants to nematodes: Serratia grimesii BXF1 genome reveals an adaptation to the modulation of multi-species interactions. Microb Genom 2018; 4. [PMID: 29781797 PMCID: PMC6113876 DOI: 10.1099/mgen.0.000178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Serratia grimesii BXF1 is a bacterium with the ability to modulate the development of several eukaryotic hosts. Strain BXF1 was isolated from the pinewood nematode, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, the causative agent of pine wilt disease affecting pine forests worldwide. This bacterium potentiates Bursaphelenchus xylophilus reproduction, acts as a beneficial pine endophyte, and possesses fungal and bacterial antagonistic activities, further indicating a complex role in a wide range of trophic relationships. In this work, we describe and analyse the genome sequence of strain BXF1, and discuss several important aspects of its ecological role. Genome analysis indicates the presence of several genes related to the observed production of antagonistic traits, plant growth regulation and the modulation of nematode development. Moreover, most of the BXF1 genes are involved in environmental and genetic information processing, which is consistent with its ability to sense and colonize several niches. The results obtained in this study provide the basis to a better understanding of the role and evolution of strain BXF1 as a mediator of interactions between organisms involved in a complex disease system. These results may also bring new insights into general Serratia and Enterobacteriaceae evolution towards multitrophic interactions.
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- Francisco Nascimento
- 2Information and Computer Sciences, James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee DD2 5DA, UK.,1Nemalab/ICAAM - Instituto de Ciências Agrárias e Ambientais Mediterrânicas, Departamento de Biologia, Universidade de Évora, Núcleo da Mitra, Ap. 94, 7002-554 Évora, Portugal
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- 1Nemalab/ICAAM - Instituto de Ciências Agrárias e Ambientais Mediterrânicas, Departamento de Biologia, Universidade de Évora, Núcleo da Mitra, Ap. 94, 7002-554 Évora, Portugal.,3Department of Environmental Biology, College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chubu University, 1200 Matsumoto, Kasugai, Aichi 487-8501, Japan
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- 2Information and Computer Sciences, James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee DD2 5DA, UK
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- 4Departamento de Microbiologia, Laboratório de Bioprocessos, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis SC 88040-900, Brazil
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- 4Departamento de Microbiologia, Laboratório de Bioprocessos, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis SC 88040-900, Brazil
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- 3Department of Environmental Biology, College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chubu University, 1200 Matsumoto, Kasugai, Aichi 487-8501, Japan
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- 1Nemalab/ICAAM - Instituto de Ciências Agrárias e Ambientais Mediterrânicas, Departamento de Biologia, Universidade de Évora, Núcleo da Mitra, Ap. 94, 7002-554 Évora, Portugal.,5Departamento Ciências da Vida, EPCV Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, C. Grande 376, Lisboa, 1749-024, Portugal
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Park JY, Kang BR, Ryu C, Anderson AJ, Kim YC. Polyamine is a critical determinant of Pseudomonas chlororaphis O6 for GacS-dependent bacterial cell growth and biocontrol capacity. MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY 2018; 19:1257-1266. [PMID: 28862813 PMCID: PMC6638107 DOI: 10.1111/mpp.12610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The Gac/Rsm network regulates, at the transcriptional level, many beneficial traits in biocontrol-active pseudomonads. In this study, we used Phenotype MicroArrays, followed by specific growth studies and mutational analysis, to understand how catabolism is regulated by this sensor kinase system in the biocontrol isolate Pseudomonas chlororaphis O6. The growth of a gacS mutant was decreased significantly relative to that of the wild-type on ornithine and arginine, and on the precursor of these amino acids, N-acetyl-l-glutamic acid. The gacS mutant also showed reduced production of polyamines. Expression of the genes encoding arginine decarboxylase (speA) and ornithine decarboxylases (speC) was controlled at the transcriptional level by the GacS sensor of P. chlororaphis O6. Polyamine production was reduced in the speC mutant, and was eliminated in the speAspeC mutant. The addition of exogenous polyamines to the speAspeC mutant restored the in vitro growth inhibition of two fungal pathogens, as well as the secretion of three biological control-related factors: pyrrolnitrin, protease and siderophore. These results extend our knowledge of the regulation by the Gac/Rsm network in a biocontrol pseudomonad to include polyamine synthesis. Collectively, our studies demonstrate that bacterial polyamines act as important regulators of bacterial cell growth and biocontrol potential.
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- Ju Yeon Park
- Department of Applied BiologyCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National UniversityGwangju 61186South Korea
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- Department of Applied BiologyCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National UniversityGwangju 61186South Korea
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- Molecular Phytobacteriology LaboratoryInfectious Disease Research Center, KRIBBDaejeon 34141South Korea
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- Department of BioengineeringUtah State UniversityLoganUT 84322‐5305USA
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- Department of Applied BiologyCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National UniversityGwangju 61186South Korea
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Nascimento FX, Rossi MJ, Glick BR. Ethylene and 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate (ACC) in Plant-Bacterial Interactions. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2018; 9:114. [PMID: 29520283 PMCID: PMC5827301 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2018.00114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Ethylene and its precursor 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate (ACC) actively participate in plant developmental, defense and symbiotic programs. In this sense, ethylene and ACC play a central role in the regulation of bacterial colonization (rhizospheric, endophytic, and phyllospheric) by the modulation of plant immune responses and symbiotic programs, as well as by modulating several developmental processes, such as root elongation. Plant-associated bacterial communities impact plant growth and development, both negatively (pathogens) and positively (plant-growth promoting and symbiotic bacteria). Some members of the plant-associated bacterial community possess the ability to modulate plant ACC and ethylene levels and, subsequently, modify plant defense responses, symbiotic programs and overall plant development. In this work, we review and discuss the role of ethylene and ACC in several aspects of plant-bacterial interactions. Understanding the impact of ethylene and ACC in both the plant host and its associated bacterial community is key to the development of new strategies aimed at increased plant growth and protection.
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- Francisco X. Nascimento
- Departamento de Microbiologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Departamento de Microbiologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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Draft Genome Sequence of Bacillus subtilis 2C-9B, a Strain with Biocontrol Potential against Chili Pepper Root Pathogens and Tolerance to Pb and Zn. GENOME ANNOUNCEMENTS 2018; 6:6/3/e01502-17. [PMID: 29348357 PMCID: PMC5773742 DOI: 10.1128/genomea.01502-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Bacillus subtilis 2C-9B, obtained from the rhizosphere of wild grass, exhibits inhibition against root rot causal pathogens in Capsicum annuum, Pb and Zn tolerance, and plant growth promotion in medium supplemented with Pb. The genome of B. subtilis 2C-9B was sequenced and the draft genome assembled, with a length of 4,215,855 bp and 4,723 coding genes.
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Borriss R, Danchin A, Harwood CR, Médigue C, Rocha EP, Sekowska A, Vallenet D. Bacillus subtilis, the model Gram-positive bacterium: 20 years of annotation refinement. Microb Biotechnol 2018; 11:3-17. [PMID: 29280348 PMCID: PMC5743806 DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.13043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Genome annotation is, nowadays, performed via automatic pipelines that cannot discriminate between right and wrong annotations. Given their importance in increasing the accuracy of the genome annotations of other organisms, it is critical that the annotations of model organisms reflect the current annotation gold standard. The genome of Bacillus subtilis strain 168 was sequenced twenty years ago. Using a combination of inductive, deductive and abductive reasoning, we present a unique, manually curated annotation, essentially based on experimental data. This reveals how this bacterium lives in a plant niche, while carrying a paleome operating system common to Firmicutes and Tenericutes. Dozens of new genomic objects and an extensive literature survey have been included for the sequence available at the INSDC (AccNum AL009126.3). We also propose an extension to Demerec's nomenclature rules that will help investigators connect to this type of curated annotation via the use of common gene names.
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- Rainer Borriss
- Department of PhytomedicineHumboldt‐Universität zu BerlinLentzeallee 55‐5714195BerlinGermany
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- Hôpital de la Pitié‐SalpêtrièreInstitute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition47 Boulevard de l'Hôpital75013ParisFrance
- School of Biomedical SciencesLi Kashing Faculty of MedicineUniversity of Hong Kong21 Sassoon RoadPok Fu LamSAR Hong KongChina
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- The Centre for Bacterial Cell BiologyNewcastle UniversityBaddiley‐Clark BuildingRichardson RoadNewcastle upon TyneNE2 4AXUK
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- CEA DRF Genoscope LABGeMCNRS, UMR8030 Génomique MétaboliqueUniversité d'Evry Val d'EssonneUniversité Paris‐SaclayF‐91057EvryFrance
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- Microbial Evolutionary Genomics UnitInstitut Pasteur28 rue du Docteur Roux75724Paris Cedex 15France
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- Hôpital de la Pitié‐SalpêtrièreInstitute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition47 Boulevard de l'Hôpital75013ParisFrance
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- CEA DRF Genoscope LABGeMCNRS, UMR8030 Génomique MétaboliqueUniversité d'Evry Val d'EssonneUniversité Paris‐SaclayF‐91057EvryFrance
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Jeong DE, So Y, Park SY, Park SH, Choi SK. Random knock-in expression system for high yield production of heterologous protein in Bacillus subtilis. J Biotechnol 2017; 266:50-58. [PMID: 29229542 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2017.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2017] [Revised: 12/07/2017] [Accepted: 12/07/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Chromosome-integrated recombinant protein expression in bacteria has advantages for the stable maintenance of genes without any use of antibiotics during large-scale fermentation. Even though different levels of gene expression were reported, depending upon their chromosomal position in bacterial species, only a limited number of integration sites have been used in B. subtilis. In this study, we randomly integrated the GFP and AprE expression cassettes into the B. subtilis genome to determine integration sites that can produce a high yield of heterologous protein expression. Our mariner transposon-based expression cassette integration system was able to find integration sites, which can produce up to 2.9-fold and 1.5-fold increased expression of intracellular GFP and extracellular AprE, respectively, compared to the common integration site amyE. By analyzing the location of integration sites, we observed an adjacent promoter effect, gene dosage effect, and gene knock-out effect all complexly contributing to the increased level of integrated gene expression. Besides obtaining a high yield of heterologous protein expression, our system can also provide a wide-range of expression to expand the systematic application for steady-state metabolic protein production.
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- Da-Eun Jeong
- Infectious Disease Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), 125 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Infectious Disease Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), 125 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea; Department of Biosystems and Bioengineering, KRIBB School of Biotechnology, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), 217 Gajeong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Genofocus Inc., 65 Techno 1-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34014, Republic of Korea
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- Infectious Disease Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), 125 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea; Department of Biosystems and Bioengineering, KRIBB School of Biotechnology, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), 217 Gajeong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Infectious Disease Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), 125 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea; Department of Biosystems and Bioengineering, KRIBB School of Biotechnology, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), 217 Gajeong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea.
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Andrés-Barrao C, Lafi FF, Alam I, de Zélicourt A, Eida AA, Bokhari A, Alzubaidy H, Bajic VB, Hirt H, Saad MM. Complete Genome Sequence Analysis of Enterobacter sp. SA187, a Plant Multi-Stress Tolerance Promoting Endophytic Bacterium. Front Microbiol 2017; 8:2023. [PMID: 29163376 PMCID: PMC5664417 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.02023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2017] [Accepted: 10/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Enterobacter sp. SA187 is an endophytic bacterium that has been isolated from root nodules of the indigenous desert plant Indigofera argentea. SA187 could survive in the rhizosphere as well as in association with different plant species, and was able to provide abiotic stress tolerance to Arabidopsis thaliana. The genome sequence of SA187 was obtained by using Pacific BioScience (PacBio) single-molecule sequencing technology, with average coverage of 275X. The genome of SA187 consists of one single 4,429,597 bp chromosome, with an average 56% GC content and 4,347 predicted protein coding DNA sequences (CDS), 153 ncRNA, 7 rRNA, and 84 tRNA. Functional analysis of the SA187 genome revealed a large number of genes involved in uptake and exchange of nutrients, chemotaxis, mobilization and plant colonization. A high number of genes were also found to be involved in survival, defense against oxidative stress and production of antimicrobial compounds and toxins. Moreover, different metabolic pathways were identified that potentially contribute to plant growth promotion. The information encoded in the genome of SA187 reveals the characteristics of a dualistic lifestyle of a bacterium that can adapt to different environments and promote the growth of plants. This information provides a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in plant-microbe interaction and could be further exploited to develop SA187 as a biological agent to improve agricultural practices in marginal and arid lands.
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- Cristina Andrés-Barrao
- Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.,Computational Bioscience Research Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Computational Bioscience Research Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Computational Bioscience Research Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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Radhakrishnan R, Hashem A, Abd_Allah EF. Bacillus: A Biological Tool for Crop Improvement through Bio-Molecular Changes in Adverse Environments. Front Physiol 2017; 8:667. [PMID: 28932199 PMCID: PMC5592640 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 238] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2017] [Accepted: 08/22/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Crop productivity is affected by environmental and genetic factors. Microbes that are beneficial to plants are used to enhance the crop yield and are alternatives to chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Pseudomonas and Bacillus species are the predominant plant growth-promoting bacteria. The spore-forming ability of Bacillus is distinguished from that of Pseudomonas. Members of this genus also survive for a long time under unfavorable environmental conditions. Bacillus spp. secrete several metabolites that trigger plant growth and prevent pathogen infection. Limited studies have been conducted to understand the physiological changes that occur in crops in response to Bacillus spp. to provide protection against adverse environmental conditions. This review describes the current understanding of Bacillus-induced physiological changes in plants as an adaptation to abiotic and biotic stresses. During water scarcity, salinity and heavy metal accumulate in soil, Bacillus spp. produce exopolysaccharides and siderophores, which prevent the movement of toxic ions and adjust the ionic balance and water transport in plant tissues while controlling the pathogenic microbial population. In addition, the synthesis of indole-3-acetic acid, gibberellic acid and1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate (ACC) deaminase by Bacillus regulates the intracellular phytohormone metabolism and increases plant stress tolerance. Cell-wall-degrading substances, such as chitosanase, protease, cellulase, glucanase, lipopeptides and hydrogen cyanide from Bacillus spp. damage the pathogenic bacteria, fungi, nematodes, viruses and pests to control their populations in plants and agricultural lands. The normal plant metabolism is affected by unfavorable environmental stimuli, which suppress crop growth and yield. Abiotic and biotic stress factors that have detrimental effects on crops are mitigated by Bacillus-induced physiological changes, including the regulation of water transport, nutrient up-take and the activation of the antioxidant and defense systems. Bacillus association stimulates plant immunity against stresses by altering stress-responsive genes, proteins, phytohormones and related metabolites. This review describes the beneficial effect of Bacillus spp. on crop plants, which improves plant productivity under unfavorable climatic conditions, and the current understanding of the mitigation mechanism of Bacillus spp. in stress-tolerant and/or stress-resistant plants.
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud UniversityRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Mycology and Plant Disease Survey Department, Plant Pathology Research InstituteGiza, Egypt
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- Plant Production Department, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud UniversityRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Small RNA profiling reveals important roles for miRNAs in Arabidopsis response to Bacillus velezensis FZB42. Gene 2017; 629:9-15. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2017.07.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2017] [Revised: 07/20/2017] [Accepted: 07/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Belbahri L, Chenari Bouket A, Rekik I, Alenezi FN, Vallat A, Luptakova L, Petrovova E, Oszako T, Cherrad S, Vacher S, Rateb ME. Comparative Genomics of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Strains Reveals a Core Genome with Traits for Habitat Adaptation and a Secondary Metabolites Rich Accessory Genome. Front Microbiol 2017; 8:1438. [PMID: 28824571 PMCID: PMC5541019 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.01438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2017] [Accepted: 07/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The Gram positive, non-pathogenic endospore-forming soil inhabiting prokaryote Bacillus amyloliquefaciens is a plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium. Bacillus amyloliquefaciens processes wide biocontrol abilities and numerous strains have been reported to suppress diverse bacterial, fungal and fungal-like pathogens. Knowledge about strain level biocontrol abilities is warranted to translate this knowledge into developing more efficient biocontrol agents and bio-fertilizers. Ever-expanding genome studies of B. amyloliquefaciens are showing tremendous increase in strain-specific new secondary metabolite clusters which play key roles in the suppression of pathogens and plant growth promotion. In this report, we have used genome mining of all sequenced B. amyloliquefaciens genomes to highlight species boundaries, the diverse strategies used by different strains to promote plant growth and the diversity of their secondary metabolites. Genome composition of the targeted strains suggest regions of genomic plasticity that shape the structure and function of these genomes and govern strain adaptation to different niches. Our results indicated that B. amyloliquefaciens: (i) suffer taxonomic imprecision that blurs the debate over inter-strain genome diversity and dynamics, (ii) have diverse strategies to promote plant growth and development, (iii) have an unlocked, yet to be delimited impressive arsenal of secondary metabolites and products, (iv) have large number of so-called orphan gene clusters, i.e., biosynthetic clusters for which the corresponding metabolites are yet unknown, and (v) have a dynamic pan genome with a secondary metabolite rich accessory genome.
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- Lassaad Belbahri
- Laboratory of Soil Biology, University of NeuchatelNeuchatel, Switzerland.,NextBiotechAgareb, Tunisia
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- NextBiotechAgareb, Tunisia.,Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Osaka Prefecture UniversitySakai, Japan.,Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad UniversityTabriz, Iran
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- Neuchâtel Platform of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of NeuchâtelNeuchâtel, Switzerland
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- NextBiotechAgareb, Tunisia.,Department of Biology and Genetics, Institute of Biology, Zoology and Radiobiology, University of Veterinary Medicine and PharmacyKosice, Slovakia
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- Institute of Anatomy, University of Veterinary Medicine and PharmacyKosice, Slovakia
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- School of Science and Sport, University of the West of ScotlandPaisley, United Kingdom
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Tahir HAS, Gu Q, Wu H, Raza W, Safdar A, Huang Z, Rajer FU, Gao X. Effect of volatile compounds produced by Ralstonia solanacearum on plant growth promoting and systemic resistance inducing potential of Bacillus volatiles. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2017; 17:133. [PMID: 28768498 PMCID: PMC5541429 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-017-1083-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2017] [Accepted: 07/23/2017] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Microbial volatiles play an expedient role in the agricultural ecological system by enhancing plant growth and inducing systemic resistance against plant pathogens, without causing hazardous effects on the environment. To explore the effects of VOCs of Ralstonia solanacearum TBBS1 (Rs) on tobacco plant growth and on plant growth promoting efficiency of VOCs produced by Bacillus subtilis SYST2, experiments were conducted both in vitro and in planta. RESULTS The VOCs produced by SYST2 significantly enhanced the plant growth and induced the systemic resistance (ISR) against wilt pathogen Rs in all experiments. The SYST2-VOCs significantly increased PPO and PAL activity and over-expressed the genes relating to expansin, wilt resistance, and plant defense while repressed the genes relating to ethylene production. More interestingly, VOCs produced by pathogen, Rs had no significant effect on plant growth; however, Rs-VOCs decreased the growth promoting potential of SYST2-VOCs when plants were exposed to VOCs produced by both SYST2 and Rs. The co-culture of SYST2 and Rs revealed that they inhibited the growth of each other; however, the inhibition of Rs by SYST2-VOCs appeared to be greater than that of SYST2 by Rs-VOCs. CONCLUSION Our findings provide new insights regarding the interaction among SYST2-VOCs, Rs-VOCs and plant, resulting in growth promotion and induced systemic resistance against the bacterial wilt pathogen Rs. This is the first report of the effect of VOCs produced by pathogenic microorganism on plant growth and on plant growth-promoting and systemic resistance-inducing potential of PGPR strain SYST2.
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- Hafiz Abdul Samad Tahir
- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Weigang No.1, Nanjing, 210095 People’s Republic of China
- Plant Pathology section, Tobacco Research station, Pakistan Tobacco Board, Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of Pakistan, Hayatabad, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Weigang No.1, Nanjing, 210095 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Weigang No.1, Nanjing, 210095 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Weigang No.1, Nanjing, 210095 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Weigang No.1, Nanjing, 210095 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Weigang No.1, Nanjing, 210095 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Weigang No.1, Nanjing, 210095 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Weigang No.1, Nanjing, 210095 People’s Republic of China
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