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Huang Y, Shan X, Zhang C, Duan Y. Pseudomonas protegens volatile organic compounds inhibited brown rot of postharvest peach fruit by repressing the pathogenesis-related genes in Monilinia fructicola. Food Microbiol 2024; 122:104551. [PMID: 38839219 DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2024.104551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Brown rot, caused by Monilinia fructicola, is considered one of the devasting diseases of pre-harvest and post-harvest peach fruits, restricting the yield and quality of peach fruits and causing great economic losses to the peach industry every year. Presently, the management of the disease relies heavily on chemical control. In the study, we demonstrated that the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of endophyte bacterial Pseudomonas protegens QNF1 inhibited the mycelial growth of M. fructicola by 95.35% compared to the control, thereby reducing the brown rot on postharvest fruits by 98.76%. Additionally, QNF1 VOCs severely damaged the mycelia of M. fructicola. RNA-seq analysis revealed that QNF1 VOCs significantly repressed the expressions of most of the genes related to pathogenesis (GO:0009405) and integral component of plasma membrane (GO:0005887), and further analysis revealed that QNF1 VOCs significantly altered the expressions of the genes involved in various metabolism pathways including Amino acid metabolism, Carbohydrate metabolism, and Lipid metabolism. The findings of the study indicated that QNF1 VOCs displayed substantial control efficacy by disrupting the mycelial morphology of M. fructicola, weakening its pathogenesis, and causing its metabolic disorders. The study provided a potential way and theoretical support for the management of the brown rot of peach fruits.
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- Yonghong Huang
- College of Horticulture, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China; Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Fruit (Qingdao), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Qingdao, China; National Technology Centre for Whole Process Quality Control of FSEN Horticultural Products (Qingdao), Qingdao, China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Modern Agriculture Quality and Safety Engineering, Qingdao, China.
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- College of Horticulture, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China; Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Fruit (Qingdao), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Qingdao, China; National Technology Centre for Whole Process Quality Control of FSEN Horticultural Products (Qingdao), Qingdao, China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Modern Agriculture Quality and Safety Engineering, Qingdao, China
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- College of Horticulture, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China; Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Fruit (Qingdao), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Qingdao, China; National Technology Centre for Whole Process Quality Control of FSEN Horticultural Products (Qingdao), Qingdao, China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Modern Agriculture Quality and Safety Engineering, Qingdao, China
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- College of Horticulture, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China; Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Fruit (Qingdao), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Qingdao, China; National Technology Centre for Whole Process Quality Control of FSEN Horticultural Products (Qingdao), Qingdao, China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Modern Agriculture Quality and Safety Engineering, Qingdao, China.
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Huang N, Jin X, Wen JT, Zhang YF, Yang X, Wei GY, Wang YK, Qin M. Biocontrol and Growth Promotion Potential of Bacillus subtilis CTXW 7-6-2 against Rhizoctonia solani that Causes Tobacco Target Spot Disease. Pol J Microbiol 2024; 73:29-38. [PMID: 38437465 PMCID: PMC10911660 DOI: 10.33073/pjm-2024-004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Fungal diseases form perforated disease spots in tobacco plants, resulting in a decline in tobacco yield and quality. The present study investigated the antagonistic effect of Bacillus subtilis CTXW 7-6-2 against Rhizoctonia solani, its ability to promote the growth of tobacco seedlings, and the expression of disease resistance-related genes for efficient and eco-friendly plant disease control. Our results showed that CTXW 7-6-2 had the most vigorous growth after being cultured for 96 h, and its rate of inhibition of R. solani growth in vitro was 94.02%. The volatile compounds produced by CTXW 7-6-2 inhibited the growth of R. solani significantly (by 96.62%). The fungal growthinhibition rate of the B. subtilis CTXW 7-6-2 broth obtained after high-temperature and no-high-temperature sterile fermentation was low, at 50.88% and 54.63%, respectively. The lipopeptides extracted from the B. subtilis CTXW 7-6-2 fermentation broth showed a 74.88% fungal growth inhibition rate at a concentration of 100 mg/l. Scanning and transmission electron microscopy showed some organelle structural abnormalities, collapse, shrinkage, blurring, and dissolution in the R. solani mycelia. In addition, CTXW 7-6-2 increased tobacco seedling growth and improved leaf and root weight compared to the control. After CTXW 7-6-2 inoculation, tobacco leaves showed the upregulation of the PDF1.2, PPO, and PAL genes, which are closely related to target spot disease resistance. In conclusion, B. subtilis CTXW 7-6-2 may be an efficient biological control agent in tobacco agriculture and enhance plant growth potential.
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- Ning Huang
- Guizhou Province Tobacco Company Guiyang City Company, Guiyang, China
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- Guizhou Province Tobacco Company Guiyang City Company, Guiyang, China
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- Guizhou Province Tobacco Company Guiyang City Company, Guiyang, China
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- Guizhou Province Tobacco Company Guiyang City Company, Guiyang, China
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- Guizhou Province Tobacco Company Guiyang City Company, Guiyang, China
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- Guizhou Province Tobacco Company Guiyang City Company, Guiyang, China
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- Guizhou Province Tobacco Company Guiyang City Company, Guiyang, China
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- Guizhou Province Tobacco Company Guiyang City Company, Guiyang, China
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Santos JBD, Cruz JDO, Geraldo LC, Dias EG, Queiroz PRM, Monnerat RG, Borges M, Blassioli-Moraes MC, Blum LEB. Detection and evaluation of volatile and non-volatile antifungal compounds produced by Bacillus spp. strains. Microbiol Res 2023; 275:127465. [PMID: 37543004 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2023.127465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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The identification of antifungal compounds produced by microorganisms is crucial in the context of sustainable agriculture. Bacteria of the genus Bacillus have a broad spectrum of action that can influence plant growth and control pests, vectors of public health relevance and phytopathogens. Lipopeptides are the main compounds related to the biological control of several pathogen species. Strains with biotechnological potential are identified by means of in vitro bioassays and molecular tests. In this study, strains from the Bacillus Bank of Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA/DF/Brazil) were selected to control the fungal pathogens Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and Fusarium oxysporum by pairing assays. The detection of genes for biosynthesis of antifungal compounds from strains with high pathogen-inhibition capacity was correlated with peptide synthesis, such as bacillomycin D, fengycin d, bacilysin and surfactin. Their gene expression in contact with the pathogen was analyzed by Real-Time PCR. The volatile organic compounds produced by selected Bacillus strains were identified and quantified. In co-culture assays, the inhibition zone between Bacillus strains and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy. Thirteen potentially anti-pathogenic strains were selected. Genes related to the synthesis of antifungal peptides were detected in 11 of them. In five strains, all tested genes were detected. Bacillomycin was the most frequently found lipopeptide gene. The fungus-bacteria interaction potentiated the production of volatiles. Several ketones and other volatile compounds with antifungal activity were identified. Relevant morphological changes in the fungus were observed when paired with bacteria. The study demonstrated the efficacy of the selected strains with regard to the biological control of phytopathogens and their biotechnological potential.
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- Jônatas Barros Dos Santos
- University of Brasília (UnB), Postgraduate Program in Agronomy, Faculty of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, Brasília 70910-900, Brazil.
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- University of Brasília (UnB), Postgraduate Program in Agronomy, Faculty of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, Brasília 70910-900, Brazil
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- University of Brasília (UnB), Postgraduate Program in Agronomy, Faculty of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, Brasília 70910-900, Brazil
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- University of Brasília (UnB), Postgraduate Program in Agronomy, Faculty of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, Brasília 70910-900, Brazil
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- Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation) Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (CENARGEN), Brasília 70770-917, Brazil
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- Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation) Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (CENARGEN), Brasília 70770-917, Brazil
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- Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation) Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (CENARGEN), Brasília 70770-917, Brazil
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- University of Brasília (UnB), Postgraduate Program in Agronomy, Faculty of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, Brasília 70910-900, Brazil
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Ayaz M, Li CH, Ali Q, Zhao W, Chi YK, Shafiq M, Ali F, Yu XY, Yu Q, Zhao JT, Yu JW, Qi RD, Huang WK. Bacterial and Fungal Biocontrol Agents for Plant Disease Protection: Journey from Lab to Field, Current Status, Challenges, and Global Perspectives. Molecules 2023; 28:6735. [PMID: 37764510 PMCID: PMC10537577 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28186735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Plants are constantly exposed to various phytopathogens such as fungi, Oomycetes, nematodes, bacteria, and viruses. These pathogens can significantly reduce the productivity of important crops worldwide, with annual crop yield losses ranging from 20% to 40% caused by various pathogenic diseases. While the use of chemical pesticides has been effective at controlling multiple diseases in major crops, excessive use of synthetic chemicals has detrimental effects on the environment and human health, which discourages pesticide application in the agriculture sector. As a result, researchers worldwide have shifted their focus towards alternative eco-friendly strategies to prevent plant diseases. Biocontrol of phytopathogens is a less toxic and safer method that reduces the severity of various crop diseases. A variety of biological control agents (BCAs) are available for use, but further research is needed to identify potential microbes and their natural products with a broad-spectrum antagonistic activity to control crop diseases. This review aims to highlight the importance of biocontrol strategies for managing crop diseases. Furthermore, the role of beneficial microbes in controlling plant diseases and the current status of their biocontrol mechanisms will be summarized. The review will also cover the challenges and the need for the future development of biocontrol methods to ensure efficient crop disease management for sustainable agriculture.
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- Muhammad Ayaz
- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Products Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230041, China; (M.A.); (W.Z.); (Y.-K.C.)
- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (X.-Y.Y.); (Q.Y.); (J.-T.Z.); (J.-W.Y.)
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- Cotton Sciences Research Institute of Hunan, Changde 415101, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China;
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- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Products Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230041, China; (M.A.); (W.Z.); (Y.-K.C.)
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- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Products Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230041, China; (M.A.); (W.Z.); (Y.-K.C.)
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- Biology Department and Institute of Marine Sciences, College of Science, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China;
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- Department of Entomology, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan 23200, Pakistan;
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (X.-Y.Y.); (Q.Y.); (J.-T.Z.); (J.-W.Y.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (X.-Y.Y.); (Q.Y.); (J.-T.Z.); (J.-W.Y.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (X.-Y.Y.); (Q.Y.); (J.-T.Z.); (J.-W.Y.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (X.-Y.Y.); (Q.Y.); (J.-T.Z.); (J.-W.Y.)
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- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Products Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230041, China; (M.A.); (W.Z.); (Y.-K.C.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (X.-Y.Y.); (Q.Y.); (J.-T.Z.); (J.-W.Y.)
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Derikvand F, Bazgir E, El Jarroudi M, Darvishnia M, Mirzaei Najafgholi H, Laasli SE, Lahlali R. Unleashing the Potential of Bacterial Isolates from Apple Tree Rhizosphere for Biocontrol of Monilinia laxa: A Promising Approach for Combatting Brown Rot Disease. J Fungi (Basel) 2023; 9:828. [PMID: 37623599 PMCID: PMC10455449 DOI: 10.3390/jof9080828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Monilinia laxa, a notorious fungal pathogen responsible for the devastating brown rot disease afflicting apples, wreaks havoc in both orchards and storage facilities, precipitating substantial economic losses. Currently, chemical methods represent the primary means of controlling this pathogen in warehouses. However, this study sought to explore an alternative approach by harnessing the biocontrol potential of bacterial isolates against brown rot in apple trees. A total of 72 bacterial isolates were successfully obtained from the apple tree rhizosphere and subjected to initial screening via co-cultivation with the pathogen. Notably, eight bacterial isolates demonstrated remarkable efficacy, reducing the mycelial growth of the pathogen from 68.75 to 9.25%. These isolates were subsequently characterized based on phenotypic traits, biochemical properties, and 16S rRNA gene amplification. Furthermore, we investigated these isolates' production capacity with respect to two enzymes, namely, protease and chitinase, and evaluated their efficacy in disease control. Through phenotypic, biochemical, and 16S rRNA gene-sequencing analyses, the bacterial isolates were identified as Serratia marcescens, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus sp., Staphylococcus succinus, and Pseudomonas baetica. In dual culture assays incorporating M. laxa, S. marcescens and S. succinus exhibited the most potent degree of mycelial growth inhibition, achieving 68.75 and 9.25% reductions, respectively. All the bacterial isolates displayed significant chitinase and protease activities. Quantitative assessment of chitinase activity revealed the highest levels in strains AP5 and AP13, with values of 1.47 and 1.36 U/mL, respectively. Similarly, AP13 and AP6 exhibited the highest protease activity, with maximal enzyme production levels reaching 1.3 and 1.2 U/mL, respectively. In apple disease control assays, S. marcescens and S. succinus strains exhibited disease severity values of 12.34% and 61.66% (DS), respectively, highlighting their contrasting efficacy in mitigating disease infecting apple fruits. These findings underscore the immense potential of the selected bacterial strains with regard to serving as biocontrol agents for combatting brown rot disease in apple trees, thus paving the way for sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to chemical interventions.
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- Fatemeh Derikvand
- Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Lorestan University, Lorestan, Khorramabad 68151-44316, Iran; (F.D.); (M.D.); (H.M.N.)
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- Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Lorestan University, Lorestan, Khorramabad 68151-44316, Iran; (F.D.); (M.D.); (H.M.N.)
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- Water, Environment and Development Unit, Department of Environmental Sciences and Management, UR SPHERES Research Unit, University of Liège, 6700 Arlon, Belgium;
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- Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Lorestan University, Lorestan, Khorramabad 68151-44316, Iran; (F.D.); (M.D.); (H.M.N.)
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- Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Lorestan University, Lorestan, Khorramabad 68151-44316, Iran; (F.D.); (M.D.); (H.M.N.)
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- Phytopathology Unit, Department of Plant Protection, Ecole Nationale d’Agriculture de Meknès, Km10, Rte Haj Kaddour, BP S/40, Meknès 50001, Morocco;
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- Phytopathology Unit, Department of Plant Protection, Ecole Nationale d’Agriculture de Meknès, Km10, Rte Haj Kaddour, BP S/40, Meknès 50001, Morocco;
- Plant Pathology Laboratory, AgroBioSciences, College of Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Lot 660, Hay Moulay Rachid, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco
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Grahovac J, Pajčin I, Vlajkov V. Bacillus VOCs in the Context of Biological Control. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12030581. [PMID: 36978448 PMCID: PMC10044676 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12030581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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A contemporary agricultural production system relying on heavy usage of agrochemicals represents a questionable outlook for sustainable food supply in the future. The visible negative environmental impacts and unforeseen consequences to human and animal health have been requiring a shift towards the novel eco-friendly alternatives for chemical pesticides for a while now. Microbial-based biocontrol agents have shown a promising potential for plant disease management. The bacteria of the genus Bacillus have been among the most exploited microbial active components due to several highly efficient mechanisms of action against plant pathogens, as well as a palette of additional plant-beneficial mechanisms, together with their suitable properties for microbial biopesticide formulations. Among other bioactive metabolites, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have been investigated for their biocontrol applications, exhibiting the main advantage of long-distance effect without the necessity for direct contact with plants or pathogens. The aim of this study is to give an overview of the state-of-the-art in the field of Bacillus-based VOCs, especially in terms of their antibacterial, antifungal, and nematicidal action as the main segments determining their potential for biocontrol applications in sustainable agriculture.
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Identification of Bacillus velezensis SBB and Its Antifungal Effects against Verticillium dahliae. J Fungi (Basel) 2022; 8:jof8101021. [PMID: 36294586 PMCID: PMC9604920 DOI: 10.3390/jof8101021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Traditional control methods have drawbacks in controlling Verticillium wilt diseases caused by Verticillium dahliae Kleb.; therefore, an efficient and environmentally friendly strategy for disease control must be identified and the mechanisms determined. In this study, a soil-isolated strain SBB was identified as Bacillus velezensis based on 16S rRNA, gyrA, and gyrB gene sequences. In vitro, strain SBB had excellent inhibitory effects on V. dahliae, with the highest inhibition rate of 70.94%. Moreover, strain SBB inhibited production of the conidia of V. dahliae and suppressed the production of microsclerotia and melanin. Through gas chromatograph–mass spectrometer analysis, nine compounds were detected from the volatile organic compounds produced by SBB, among which 2-nonanol, 2-heptanone, 6-methyl-2-heptanone, and 2-nonanone could completely inhibit V. dahliae growth. Strain SBB produced cellulase, amylase, protease, and siderophore. During inhibitory action on V. dahliae, strain SBB showed upregulated expression of genes encoding non-volatile inhibitory metabolites, including difficidin, bacilysin, and bacillaene, at 1.923-, 1.848-, and 1.448-fold higher, respectively. Thus, our study proved that strain SBB had an efficient antagonistic effect on V. dahliae, suggesting strain SBB can be used as a potential biological control agent against Verticillium wilt.
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Zhang D, Qiang R, Zhao J, Zhang J, Cheng J, Zhao D, Fan Y, Yang Z, Zhu J. Mechanism of a Volatile Organic Compound (6-Methyl-2-Heptanone) Emitted From Bacillus subtilis ZD01 Against Alternaria solani in Potato. Front Microbiol 2022; 12:808337. [PMID: 35095815 PMCID: PMC8793485 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.808337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The antagonistic mechanisms of soluble non-volatile bioactive compounds, such as proteins and lipopeptides emitted from Bacillus have been widely studied. However, there are limited studies on the antifungal mechanisms of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by Bacillus against plant fungal diseases. In this study, the antagonistic mechanisms of one specific VOC, 6-methyl-2-heptanone, against Alternaria solani were investigated. To optimize the extraction conditions of headspace solid-phase microextraction, a 50/30-μm divinylbenzene/carboxen/polydimethylsiloxane fiber at 50°C for 40 min was used. For gas chromatography-mass spectrometry using a free fatty acid phase capillary column, 6-methyl-2-heptanone accounted for the highest content, at 22.27%, of the total VOCs from Bacillus subtilis ZD01, which inhibited A. solani mycelial growth strongly in vitro. Therefore, 6-methyl-2-heptanone was selected as the main active chemical to elucidate the action mechanisms against A. solani. Scanning and transmission electron microscopy analyses revealed that after exposure to an EC50 dose of 6-methyl-2-heptanone, A. solani hyphal cells had a wide range of abnormalities. 6-Methyl-2-heptanone also caused the capture of cellular fluorescent green label and the release of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) from outer membranes A. solani cells, which may enhance 6-methyl-2-heptanone ability to reach the cytoplasmic membrane. In addition, 6-methyl-2-heptanone showed strong inhibitory effect on A. solani conidial germination. It also damaged conidial internal structures, with the treated group having collapsed shrunken small vesicles as observed by transmission electron microscopy. Because 6-methyl-2-heptanone showed strong effects on mycelial integrity and conidial structure, the expression levels of related pathogenic genes in A. solani treated with 6-methyl-2-heptanone were investigated. The qRT-PCR results showed that transcriptional expression levels of slt2 and wetA genes were strongly down-regulated after exposure to 6-methyl-2-heptanone. Finally, because identifying the functions of pathogenic genes will be important for the biological control of A. solani, the wetA gene was identified as a conidia-associated gene that plays roles in regulating sporulation yield and conidial maturation. These findings provide further insights into the mechanisms of VOCs secreted by Bacillus against A. solani.
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- Dai Zhang
- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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- Agricultural Business Training and Entrepreneurship Center, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
- *Correspondence: Zhihui Yang,
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
- Jiehua Zhu,
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LIAN H, SHI J, ZHANG X, PENG Y, MENG W, PEI L. Effects of different kinds of polysaccharides on the properties and inhibition of Monilinia fructicola of the thyme essential oil-chitosan based composite films. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/fst.57420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Huan LIAN
- Shandong Agricultural University, China; All China Federation of Supply and Marketing Co-operatives, China
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- Shandong Agricultural University, China
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Cellini A, Spinelli F, Donati I, Ryu CM, Kloepper JW. Bacterial volatile compound-based tools for crop management and quality. TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2021; 26:968-983. [PMID: 34147324 DOI: 10.1016/j.tplants.2021.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Bacteria produce a huge diversity of metabolites, many of which mediate ecological relations. Among these, volatile compounds cause broad-range effects at low doses and, therefore, may be exploited for plant defence strategies and agricultural production, but such applications are still in their early development. Here, we review the latest technologies involving the use of bacterial volatile compounds for phytosanitary inspection, biological control, plant growth promotion, and crop quality. We highlight a variety of effects with a potential applicative interest, based on either live biocontrol and/or biostimulant agents, or the isolated metabolites responsible for the interaction with hosts or competitors. Future agricultural technologies may benefit from the development of new analytical tools to understand bacterial interactions with the environment.
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- Antonio Cellini
- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Infectious Disease Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA
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Lazazzara V, Vicelli B, Bueschl C, Parich A, Pertot I, Schuhmacher R, Perazzolli M. Trichoderma spp. volatile organic compounds protect grapevine plants by activating defense-related processes against downy mildew. PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM 2021; 172:1950-1965. [PMID: 33783004 PMCID: PMC8360165 DOI: 10.1111/ppl.13406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are produced by soil-borne microorganisms and play crucial roles in fungal interactions with plants and phytopathogens. Although VOCs have been characterized in Trichoderma spp., the mechanisms against phytopathogens strongly differ according to the strain and pathosystem. This study aimed at characterizing VOCs produced by three Trichoderma strains used as biofungicides and to investigate their effects against grapevine downy mildew (caused by Plasmopara viticola). A VOC-mediated reduction of downy mildew severity was found in leaf disks treated with Trichoderma asperellum T34 (T34), T. harzianum T39 (T39), and T. atroviride SC1 (SC1) and 31 compounds were detected by head space-solid phase microextraction gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Among the Trichoderma VOCs annotated, α-farnesene, cadinene, 1,3-octadiene, 2-pentylfuran, and 6-pentyl-2H-pyran-2-one reduced downy mildew severity on grapevine leaf disks. In particular, 6-pentyl-2H-pyran-2-one and 2-pentylfuran increased the accumulation of callose and enhanced the modulation of defense-related genes after P. viticola inoculation, indicating an induction of grapevine defense mechanisms. Moreover, 6-pentyl-2H-pyran-2-one activated the hypersensitive response after P. viticola inoculation, possibly to reinforce the grapevine defense reaction. These results indicate that Trichoderma VOCs can induce grapevine resistance, and these molecules could be further applied to control grapevine downy mildew.
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- Valentina Lazazzara
- Department of Sustainable Agro‐ecosystems and BioresourcesResearch and Innovation Centre, Fondazione Edmund MachSan Michele all'AdigeItaly
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- Department of Sustainable Agro‐ecosystems and BioresourcesResearch and Innovation Centre, Fondazione Edmund MachSan Michele all'AdigeItaly
- Center Agriculture Food Environment (C3A)University of TrentoSan Michele all'AdigeItaly
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- Institute of Bioanalytics and Agro‐Metabolomics, Department of Agrobiotechnology (IFA‐Tulln)University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU)TullnAustria
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- Institute of Bioanalytics and Agro‐Metabolomics, Department of Agrobiotechnology (IFA‐Tulln)University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU)TullnAustria
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- Department of Sustainable Agro‐ecosystems and BioresourcesResearch and Innovation Centre, Fondazione Edmund MachSan Michele all'AdigeItaly
- Center Agriculture Food Environment (C3A)University of TrentoSan Michele all'AdigeItaly
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- Institute of Bioanalytics and Agro‐Metabolomics, Department of Agrobiotechnology (IFA‐Tulln)University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU)TullnAustria
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- Department of Sustainable Agro‐ecosystems and BioresourcesResearch and Innovation Centre, Fondazione Edmund MachSan Michele all'AdigeItaly
- Center Agriculture Food Environment (C3A)University of TrentoSan Michele all'AdigeItaly
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Sun M, Ye S, Xu Z, Wan L, Zhao Y. Endophytic Bacillus altitudinis Q7 from Ginkgo biloba inhibits the growth of Alternaria alternata in vitro and its inhibition mode of action. BIOTECHNOL BIOTEC EQ 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/13102818.2021.1936639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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- Mingqi Sun
- Department of Food Science and Engineering, School of Food Science, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, Liaoning, PR China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, School of Food Science, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, Liaoning, PR China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, School of Food Science, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, Liaoning, PR China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, School of Food Science, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, Liaoning, PR China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, School of Food Science, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, Liaoning, PR China
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Chang H, Yang H, Han T, Wang F, Liu Y. Study on the optimal antagonistic effect of a bacterial complex against Monilinia fructicola in peach. Open Life Sci 2020; 15:890-901. [PMID: 33817276 PMCID: PMC7874659 DOI: 10.1515/biol-2020-0080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Peach brown rot caused by Monilinia fructicola is one of the most economically destructive diseases of peach (Prunus persica L.) in some orchards of China. Biocontrol is a significant strategy that exhibits strong levels of control and ecologically sound concepts in disease management. The purpose of this study was to investigate the combined suppressive effects of three endophytic bacterial strains (xj-14, xj-15, and xj-16) and two soil rhizosphere bacterial strains (xj-A and xj-C) that were shown to have strong inhibitory activity toward M. fructicola in our previous study. The optimal strains and the optimized combination of strains were determined. The combination of strains xj-15 and xj-C inhibited M. fructicola more intensively for a longer period of time. Following the application of 1 × 109 CFU/mL bacterial complex to the fruits, leaves, and shoots of peach trees infected with M. fructicola, the rate of inhibition reached 73.80%, 83.33%, and 90.43%, respectively. A pot experiment using lettuce (Lactuca sativa) showed that inoculation with the bacterial complex significantly increased the growth of seedlings. In this study, some compound bacteria were more effective than those in previous study in suppressing disease and promoting growth, which have the potential to be further applied in the field.
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- Haotian Chang
- College of Bioscience and Resources Environment, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, 102206, China
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- Pinggu District of Fruit Bureau, Beijing, 101200, China
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- Food Science and Engineering College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, 102206, China
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- Food Science and Engineering College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, 102206, China
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- College of Bioscience and Resources Environment, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, 102206, China
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Zhang D, Yu S, Yang Y, Zhang J, Zhao D, Pan Y, Fan S, Yang Z, Zhu J. Antifungal Effects of Volatiles Produced by Bacillus subtilis Against Alternaria solani in Potato. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:1196. [PMID: 32625175 PMCID: PMC7311636 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.01196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Antifungal activities of plant-beneficial Bacillus have been widely studied in recent years. Numerous studies have studied the antifungal mechanisms of soluble non-volatile bioactive compounds such as lipopeptides and proteins produced by Bacillus against soil-borne diseases. However, the antagonistic mechanisms of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from Bacillus against airborne phytopathogens are still largely unknown, and the function of Alternaria solani pathogenic genes has not been well identified. Here, we first isolated a Bacillus strain with strong antifungal activity and finally identified it as B. subtilis ZD01. Then, the antagonistic mechanisms of VOCs produced by strain ZD01, against A. solani, an airborne fungal pathogen that can cause early blight diseases of potato, were studied. We showed that VOCs produced by strain ZD01 can reduce the colony size and mycelial penetration and can cause serious morphological changes of A. solani. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) observation showed that VOCs released by ZD01 could cause more flaccid and gapped hyphae of A. solani. Also, we found that VOCs produced by ZD01 can inhibit the conidia germination and reduce the lesion areas and number of A. solani in vivo significantly. Meanwhile, based on gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) analysis, 29 volatile compounds produced by strain ZD01 were identified. Out of 29 identified VOCs, 9 VOCs showed complete growth inhibition activities against A. solani. Moreover, we identified two virulence-associated genes (slt2 and sod) in A. solani. slt2 is a key gene that regulates the mycelial growth, penetration, sporulation, and virulence in vivo in A. solani. In addition, sod plays a significant role in the SOD synthetic pathway in A. solani. Results from qRT-PCR showed that the transcriptional expression of these two genes was down-regulated after being treated by VOCs produced by ZD01. These results are useful for a better understanding of the biocontrol mechanism of Bacillus and offer a potential method for potato early blight disease control.
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- Dai Zhang
- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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Bell K, Naranjo-Guevara N, dos Santos RC, Meadow R, Bento JMS. Predatory Earwigs are Attracted by Herbivore-Induced Plant Volatiles Linked with Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria. INSECTS 2020; 11:E271. [PMID: 32365691 PMCID: PMC7290886 DOI: 10.3390/insects11050271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Revised: 04/21/2020] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Plant-associated microbes may induce plant defenses against herbivores. Plants, in turn, can attract natural enemies, such as predators, using herbivore-induced plant volatiles. Intricate communication occurs between microorganisms, plants, and insects. Given that many aspects related to mechanisms involved in this symbiotic system remain unknown, we evaluated how beneficial soil-borne microorganisms can affect the interactions between plants, herbivores, and natural enemies. For this study, we established a multitrophic system composed of the predatory earwig Doru luteipes (Dermaptera: Forficulidae), arugula (Eruca sativa, Brassicaceae) as the host plant, Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) larvae as a specialist herbivore, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae as a generalist herbivore, and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens as the plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), in a series of nocturnal olfactometry experiments. By assessing earwig preference towards herbivore-induced and PGPR-inoculated plants in different combinations, we showed that the interaction between rhizobacteria, plants, and herbivores can affect the predatory earwig's behavior. Furthermore, we observed a synergistic effect in which earwigs were attracted by plants that presented as PGPR inoculated and herbivore damaged, for both specialist and generalist herbivores. Our findings help fill the important knowledge gap regarding multitrophic interactions and should provide useful guidelines for their application to agricultural fields.
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- Kim Bell
- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biosciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 1433 Ås, Norway; (K.B.); (R.M.)
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- Department of Entomology and Acarology, Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, São Paulo State 13418-900, Brazil; (N.N.-G.); (R.C.d.S.)
- Fontys International Business School Venlo, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, 5912 Venlo, The Netherlands
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- Department of Entomology and Acarology, Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, São Paulo State 13418-900, Brazil; (N.N.-G.); (R.C.d.S.)
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biosciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 1433 Ås, Norway; (K.B.); (R.M.)
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- Department of Entomology and Acarology, Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, São Paulo State 13418-900, Brazil; (N.N.-G.); (R.C.d.S.)
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Lian H, Shi J, Zhang X, Peng Y. Effect of the added polysaccharide on the release of thyme essential oil and structure properties of chitosan based film. Food Packag Shelf Life 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2020.100467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Wang X, Liu S, Chen M, Yu C, Zhao Y, Yang H, Zha L, Li Z. Low Temperature (15 °C) Reduces Bacterial Diversity and Prolongs the Preservation Time of Volvariella volvacea. Microorganisms 2019; 7:microorganisms7100475. [PMID: 31635138 PMCID: PMC6843861 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms7100475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2019] [Revised: 10/16/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Straw mushroom (Volvariella volvacea) is the most commonly cultivated edible fungus in the world, but the challenges associated with the preservation have limited its marketability. Microbiology, especially bacteria, play a key role in the deterioration of food, this study aimed to reveal the succession of the bacterial community on the surfaces of V. volvacea fruit bodies under different temperature conditions. We amplified 16S rRNA genes of V4 regions, obtained the bacterial species information by using high-throughput sequencing technology, and analyzed the effects of environmental temperature and preservation time on bacterial communities. The relative abundances of Firmicutes, Bacilli, and Bacillales increased significantly when straw mushrooms began to rot. Furthermore, the relative abundances of Paenibacillus, Lysinibacillus and Solibacillus, which belong to Bacillales, increased with the decay of straw mushroom. The Shannon and Simpson indices of V. volvacea stored at 30 °C were significantly higher than those of V. volvacea stored at 15 °C, which indicates that a high temperature contributes to the improvement in the species diversity. According to the linear discriminant analysis (LDA) effect size (LEfSe) results, the number of biomarkers in the 30 °C group (32, 42.11%) was significantly higher than that in the 15 °C group (17, 22.37%), indicating that a high temperature has a clustering effect on some bacterial communities. A Spearman correlation analysis showed that Pseudomonas, Stenotrophomonas and Solibacillus promoted the decay of straw mushroom. In conclusion, a high temperature increases the bacterial diversity on the straw mushroom surfaces and has a clustering effect on the bacterial communities. The bacterial community consisting of Firmicutes, Bacilli, Bacillales, Paenibacillus, Lysinibacillus, Pseudomonas, Stenotrophomonas and Solibacillus could promote the decay of straw mushroom, so new preservation materials research can focus on inhibiting anaerobic and decay-causing bacteria to prolong preservation time.
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- Xiuling Wang
- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China.
- College of Life Sciences, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China.
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China.
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China.
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China.
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China.
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China.
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China.
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China.
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Ren J, He W, Li C, He S, Niu D. Purification and identification of a novel antifungal protein from Bacillus subtilis XB-1. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2019; 35:150. [PMID: 31549229 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-019-2726-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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This study aimed to characterize a powerful antifungal component from bacteria. Bacillus subtilis strain XB-1, which showed maximal inhibition of Monilinia fructicola, was isolated and identified, and an antifungal protein was obtained from it. Ammonium sulfate precipitation, ion exchange chromatography, and sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) were used to purify and identify the proteins secreted by B. subtilis XB-1. Analyses revealed that purified fraction V had the strongest antifungal effect, with the largest pathogen inhibition zone diameter of 4.15 cm after 4 days (P < 0.05). This fraction showed a single band with a molecular weight of approximately 43 kDa in SDS-PAGE. Results from SDS-PAGE and liquid chromatography electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry analyses demonstrated that fraction V was likely a member of the chitosanase family. These results suggest that B. subtilis XB-1 and its antifungal protein may be useful in potential biocontrol applications.
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- Jianjun Ren
- Institute of Urban and Rural Mining, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China.,College of Biological Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, 102206, China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, 102206, China
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- Institute of Urban and Rural Mining, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- Institute of Urban and Rural Mining, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China.,School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- Institute of Urban and Rural Mining, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China.
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