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Liang X, Ishfaq S, Liu Y, Jijakli MH, Zhou X, Yang X, Guo W. Identification and genomic insights into a strain of Bacillus velezensis with phytopathogen-inhibiting and plant growth-promoting properties. Microbiol Res 2024; 285:127745. [PMID: 38733724 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2024.127745] [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: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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The use of biological agents offers a sustainable alternative to chemical control in managing plant diseases. In this study, Bacillus velezensis IFST-221 was isolated from the rhizosphere of a healthy maize plant amidst a population showing severe disease symptoms. The investigation demonstrated a broad-spectrum antagonistic activity of IFST-221 against eight species of pathogenic ascomycetes and oomycetes, suggesting its potential utility in combating plant diseases like maize ear rot and cotton Verticillium wilt. Additionally, our study unveiled that IFST-221 has demonstrated significant plant growth-promoting properties, particularly in maize, cotton, tomato, and broccoli seedlings. This growth promotion was linked to its ability to produce indole-3-acetic acid, nitrogen fixation, phosphate and potassium solubilization, and biofilm formation in laboratory conditions. A complete genome sequencing of IFST-221 yielded a genome size of 3.858 M bp and a GC content of 46.71%. The genome analysis identified 3659 protein-coding genes, among which were nine secondary metabolite clusters with known antimicrobial properties. Additionally, three unknown compounds with potentially novel properties were also predicted from the genomic data. Genome mining also identified several key genes associated with plant growth regulation, colonization, and biofilm formation. These findings provide a compelling case for the application of B. velezensis IFST-221 in agricultural practices. The isolate's combined capabilities of plant growth promotion and antagonistic activity against common plant pathogens suggest its promise as an integrated biological agent in disease management and plant productivity enhancement.
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- Xiaoyan Liang
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality and Safety Control in Storage and Transport Process, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China; Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, Liege University, Laboratory of Integrated and Urban Plant Pathology, Passage des déportés 2, Gembloux 5030, Belgium
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality and Safety Control in Storage and Transport Process, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Foshan University/National Technical Center (Foshan) for Quality Control of Famous and Special Agricultural Products (CAQS-GAP-KZZX043)/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Food Intelligent Manufacturing, Foshan, Guangdong 528231, China
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- Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, Liege University, Laboratory of Integrated and Urban Plant Pathology, Passage des déportés 2, Gembloux 5030, Belgium
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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
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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.
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality and Safety Control in Storage and Transport Process, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China.
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Li Z, Bi X, Xie X, Shu D, Luo D, Yang J, Tan H. Preparation and characterization of Iturin A/chitosan microcapsules and their application in post-harvest grape preservation. Int J Biol Macromol 2024:134086. [PMID: 39084994 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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Iturin A (IA) encapsulated in chitosan (CS) microcapsules (IA/CS) underwent thorough physicochemical characterization using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). SEM confirmed the smooth, spherical morphology of the IA/CS microcapsules, while FTIR revealed complex intermolecular interactions between IA and CS. TGA demonstrated thermal stability within the 0-100 °C range, while particle size analysis revealed an average diameter of 553.4 nm. To evaluate IA/CS efficacy in post-harvest grape preservation, grapes were treated with sterile water (CK), 10 g/L CS, 0.1 g/L IA/CS, and 0.1 g/L chitosan empty microcapsules (CKM), then stored at 25 °C for 16 days. IA/CS significantly reduced decay and respiration intensity by 52.3 % and 23.8 %, respectively, compared to CK. IA/CS treatment also inhibited abscission rate, weight loss, firmness reduction, total soluble solids consumption, titratable acidity consumption, polyphenol oxidase, and peroxidase activities on par with CS treatment (p > 0.05), but performed better than CK (reductions of 26.9 %, 41.2 %, 25.8 %, 27.2 %, 24.2 %, 19.4 %, and 17.4 %, respectively) and CKM (p < 0.05). Sensory evaluation confirmed that IA/CS effectively suppressed decay, slowed post-harvest metabolic activity, and maintained grape quality. Therefore, IA/CS microcapsules offer a promising method for extending grape shelf life and preserving quality.
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- Zhemin Li
- CAS Key Laboratory of Environmental and Applied Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Food Bio-technology, School of Food and Bioengineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Environmental and Applied Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Environmental and Applied Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Environmental and Applied Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Environmental and Applied Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China
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Wang Z, Liu C, Shi Y, Huang M, Song Z, Simal-Gandara J, Li N, Shi J. Classification, application, multifarious activities and production improvement of lipopeptides produced by Bacillus. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2024; 64:7451-7464. [PMID: 36876514 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2185588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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Lipopeptides, a class of compounds consisting of a peptide ring and a fatty acid chain, are secondary metabolites produced by Bacillus spp. As their hydrophilic and oleophilic properties, lipopeptides are widely used in food, medicine, environment and other industrial or agricultural fields. Compared with artificial synthetic surfactants, microbial lipopeptides have the advantages of low toxicity, high efficiency and versatility, resulting in urgent market demand and broad development prospect of lipopeptides. However, due to the complex metabolic network and precursor requirements of synthesis, the specific and strict synthesis pathway, and the coexistence of multiple homologous substances, the production of lipopeptides by microorganisms has the problems of high cost and low production efficiency, limiting the mass production of lipopeptides and large-scale application in industry. This review summarizes the types of Bacillus-produced lipopeptides and their biosynthetic pathways, introduces the versatility of lipopeptides, and describes the methods to improve the production of lipopeptides, including genetic engineering and optimization of fermentation conditions.
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- Zhimin Wang
- Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control in Shandong Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Food Resources Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing Technology of Shandong Province/Institute of Agro-Food Science and Technology, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control in Shandong Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control in Shandong Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control in Shandong Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical Chemistry and Food Science Department, Faculty of Science, Ourense, Spain
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- Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control in Shandong Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control in Shandong Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, China
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Liu Q, Chen Q, Liu H, Du Y, Jiao W, Sun F, Fu M. Rhizopus stolonifer and related control strategies in postharvest fruit: A review. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29522. [PMID: 38644815 PMCID: PMC11031825 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Rhizopus stolonifer is one of the main pathogens in postharvest storage logistics of more than 100 kinds of fruit, such as strawberries, tomatoes and melons. In this paper, the research on the morphology and detection, pathogenicity and infection mechanism of Rhizopus stolonifer was reviewed. The control methods of Rhizopus stolonifer in recent years was summarized from three dimensions of physics, chemistry and biology, including the nanomaterials, biological metabolites, light control bacteria, etc. Future direction of postharvest Rhizopus stolonifer infection control was analyzed from two aspects of pathogenic mechanism research and new composite technology. The information provided in this review will help researchers and technicians to deepen their understanding of the pathogenicity of Rhizopus stolonifer, and develop more effective control methods in the future.
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- Qianqian Liu
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agriculture and Engineering University, Jinan, 250100, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agriculture and Engineering University, Jinan, 250100, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, PR China
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Tsalgatidou PC, Thomloudi EE, Delis C, Nifakos K, Zambounis A, Venieraki A, Katinakis P. Compatible Consortium of Endophytic Bacillus halotolerans Strains Cal.l.30 and Cal.f.4 Promotes Plant Growth and Induces Systemic Resistance against Botrytis cinerea. BIOLOGY 2023; 12:779. [PMID: 37372064 DOI: 10.3390/biology12060779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Evaluating microbial-based alternatives to conventional fungicides and biofertilizers enables us to gain a deeper understanding of the biocontrol and plant growth-promoting activities. Two genetically distinct Bacillus halotolerans strains (Cal.l.30, Cal.f.4) were evaluated for the levels of their compatibility. They were applied individually or in combination under in vitro and greenhouse conditions, using seed bio-priming and soil drenching as inoculum delivery systems, for their plant growth-promoting effect. Our data indicate that application of Cal.l.30 and Cal.f.4 as single strains and as a mixture significantly enhanced growth parameters of Arabidopsis and tomato plants. We investigated whether seed and an additional soil treatment with these strains could induce the expression of defense-related genes in leaves of young tomato seedling plants. These treatments mediated a long lasting, bacterial-mediated, systemic-induced resistance as evidenced by the high levels of expression of RP3, ACO1 and ERF1 genes in the leaves of young tomato seedlings. Furthermore, we presented data showing that seed and soil treatment with B. halotolerans strains resulted in an effective inhibition of Botrytis cinerea attack and development on tomato leaves. Our findings highlighted the potential of B. halotolerans strains as they combine both direct antifungal activity against plant pathogens and the ability to prime plant innate immunity and enhance plant growth.
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- Polina C Tsalgatidou
- Laboratory of General and Agricultural Microbiology, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 11855 Athens, Greece
- Department of Agriculture, University of the Peloponnese, 24100 Kalamata, Greece
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- Laboratory of General and Agricultural Microbiology, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 11855 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Agriculture, University of the Peloponnese, 24100 Kalamata, Greece
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- Department of Agriculture, University of the Peloponnese, 24100 Kalamata, Greece
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, Hellenic Agricultural Organization 'ELGO DIMITRA', 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Plant Pathology, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 11855 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of General and Agricultural Microbiology, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 11855 Athens, Greece
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Xue Y, Sun J, Lu F, Bie X, Li Y, Lu Y, Lu Z, Lin F. Transcriptomic analysis reveals that Bacillomycin D-C16 induces multiple pathways of disease resistance in cherry tomato. BMC Genomics 2023; 24:218. [PMID: 37098460 PMCID: PMC10131338 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-023-09305-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Bacillomycin D-C16 can induce resistance in cherry tomato against pathogens; however, the underlying molecular mechanism is poorly understood. Here, the effect of Bacillomycin D-C16 on induction of disease resistance in cherry tomato was investigated using a transcriptomic analysis. RESULTS Transcriptomic analysis revealed a series of obvious enrichment pathways. Bacillomycin D-C16 induced phenylpropanoid biosynthesis pathways and activated the synthesis of defense-related metabolites including phenolic acids and lignin. Moreover, Bacillomycin D-C16 triggered a defense response through both hormone signal transduction and plant-pathogen interactions pathways, and increased the transcription of several transcription factors (e.g., AP2/ERF, WRKY and MYB). These transcription factors might contribute to the further activated the expression of defense-related genes (PR1, PR10 and CHI) and stimulated the accumulation of H2O2. CONCLUSION Bacillomycin D-C16 can induce resistance in cherry tomato by activating the phenylpropanoid biosynthesis pathway, hormone signal transduction pathway and plant-pathogen interactions pathway, thus activating comprehensive defense reaction against pathogen invasion. These results provided a new insight into the bio-preservation of cherry tomato by the Bacillomycin D-C16.
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- Yingying Xue
- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China.
- School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
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Yang J, Zhu Q, Chai J, Xu F, Ding Y, Zhu Q, Lu Z, Khoo KS, Bian X, Wang S, Show PL. Development of environmentally friendly biological algicide and biochemical analysis of inhibitory effect of diatom Skeletonema costatum. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.09.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Lin F, Zhu X, Sun J, Meng F, Lu Z, Lu Y. Bacillomycin D-C16 inhibits growth of Fusarium verticillioides and production of fumonisin B 1 in maize kernels. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2022; 181:105015. [PMID: 35082038 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2021.105015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Fusarium verticillioides causes ear and kernel rot in maize and produces mycotoxins, like fumonisin B1 (FB1). Bacillomycin D-C16 is a natural antimicrobial lipopeptide produced by Bacillus subtilis. In this study, the inhibitory effects of Bacillomycin D-C16 on the growth of F. verticillioides and on the production of FB1 in maize were investigated. Bacillomycin D-C16 displayed strong fungicidal activity against F. verticillioides, with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 32 g/L. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed that Bacillomycin D-C16 altered the morphology of F. verticillioides mycelia. Bacillomycin D-C16 reduced the ergosterol content, increased the release of nucleic acids and proteins, and increased the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in fungal mycelia. Bacillomycin D-C16 also significantly inhibited the production of FB1 by inhibiting mycelial growth and decreasing the levels of fumonisin biosynthetic genes 1 (fum1), fum6 and fum14. The application of Bacillomycin D-C16 on maize kernels prior to storage inhibited the growth of F. verticillioides and the production of FB1. Our results suggested that Bacillomycin D-C16 has a significant antifungal activity that could be used as a potential natural antimicrobial agent to control food contamination and to ensure food safety.
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- Fuxing Lin
- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China; School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, China.
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Jiang M, Pang X, Liu H, Lin F, Lu F, Bie X, Lu Z, Lu Y. Iturin A Induces Resistance and Improves the Quality and Safety of Harvested Cherry Tomato. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26226905. [PMID: 34833997 PMCID: PMC8622131 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26226905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The soft rot disease caused by Rhizopus stolonifer is an important disease in cherry tomato fruit. In this study, the effect of iturin A on soft rot of cherry tomato and its influence on the storage quality of cherry tomato fruit were investigated. The results showed that 512 μg/mL of iturin A could effectively inhibit the incidence of soft rot of cherry tomato fruit. It was found that iturin A could induce the activity of resistance-related enzymes including phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL), polyphenol oxidase (PPO), peroxidase (POD), glucanase (GLU), and chitinase (CHI), and active oxygen-related enzymes including ascorbate peroxidases (APX), superoxide dismutases (SOD), catalases (CAT), and glutathione reductase (GR) of cherry tomato fruit. In addition, iturin A treatment could slow down the weight loss of cherry tomato and soften the fruit. These results indicated that iturin A could retard the decay and improve the quality of cherry tomato fruit by both the inhibition growth of R. stolonifera and the inducing the resistance.
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- Mengxi Jiang
- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.J.); (F.L.); (F.L.); (X.B.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, China;
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- College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China;
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.J.); (F.L.); (F.L.); (X.B.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.J.); (F.L.); (F.L.); (X.B.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.J.); (F.L.); (F.L.); (X.B.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.J.); (F.L.); (F.L.); (X.B.)
- Correspondence: (Z.L.); (Y.L.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, China;
- Correspondence: (Z.L.); (Y.L.)
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Razali Z, Somasundram C, Nurulain SZ, Kunasekaran W, Alias MR. Postharvest Quality of Cherry Tomatoes Coated with Mucilage from Dragon Fruit and Irradiated with UV-C. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13172919. [PMID: 34502959 PMCID: PMC8434347 DOI: 10.3390/polym13172919] [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: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Cherry tomatoes are climacteric fruits that have a limited shelf life. Over the years, many methods have been applied to preserve the fruit quality and safety of these fruits. In this study, a novel method of combining mucilage from dragon fruits and UV-C irradiation was carried out. Cherry tomatoes were subjected to UV-C irradiation and edible coating, both as a stand-alone and hurdle treatment. The edible coating was prepared from the mucilage of white dragon fruits. Quality parameters including color, weight loss, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, ascorbic acid, antioxidant analysis (total phenolic content and flavonoid content), and microbial analysis were measured throughout 21 days of storage at 4 °C. Results showed that the hurdle treatment extended shelf life by 21 days, reduced weight loss (0.87 ± 0.05%) and color changes (11.61 ± 0.95 ΔE), and inhibited microbes better than stand-alone treatments. Furthermore, fruits treated with the combination of UV-C and edible coating also contained higher total polyphenol content (0.132 ± 0.003 mg GAE/100 mL), total flavonoid content (13.179 ± 0.002 mg CE/100 mL), and ascorbic acid (1.07 ± 0.06 mg/100 mL). These results show that the combination of UV-C and edible coating as a hurdle treatment could be an innovative method to preserve shelf life and quality of fruits.
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- Zuliana Razali
- Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (C.S.); (S.Z.N.); (M.R.A.)
- The Center for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
- Correspondence:
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (C.S.); (S.Z.N.); (M.R.A.)
- The Center for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (C.S.); (S.Z.N.); (M.R.A.)
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- Cytonex Sdn Bhd, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur 51200, Malaysia;
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (C.S.); (S.Z.N.); (M.R.A.)
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Genomic Analysis and Secondary Metabolites Production of the Endophytic Bacillus velezensis Bvel1: A Biocontrol Agent against Botrytis cinerea Causing Bunch Rot in Post-Harvest Table Grapes. PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10081716. [PMID: 34451760 PMCID: PMC8400388 DOI: 10.3390/plants10081716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Botrytis bunch rot caused by Botrytis cinerea is one of the most economically significant post-harvest diseases of grapes. In the present study, we showed that the bacterial strain Bvel1 is phylogenetically affiliated to Bacillus velezensis species. The strain Bvel1 and its secreted metabolites exerted an antifungal activity, under in vitro conditions, against B. cinerea. UHPLC-HRMS chemical analysis revealed that iturin A2, surfactin-C13 and -C15, oxydifficidin, bacillibactin, L-dihydroanticapsin, and azelaic acid were among the metabolites secreted by Bvel1. Treatment of wounded grape berries with Bacillus sp. Bvel1 cell culture was effective for controlling grey mold ingress and expansion in vivo. The effectiveness of this biological control agent was a function of the cell culture concentration of the antagonist applied, while preventive treatment proved to be more effective compared to curative. The strain Bvel1 exhibited an adequate colonization efficiency in wounded grapes. The whole-genome phylogeny, combined with ANI and dDDH analyses, provided compelling evidence that the strain Bvel1 should be taxonomically classified as Bacillus velezensis. Genome mining approaches showed that the strain Bvel1 harbors 13 antimicrobial biosynthetic gene clusters, including iturin A, fengycin, surfactin, bacilysin, difficidin, bacillaene, and bacillibactin. The results provide new insights into the understanding of the endophytic Bacillus velezensis Bvel1 biocontrol mechanism against post-harvest fungal pathogens, including bunch rot disease in grape berries.
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Li X, Munir S, Xu Y, Wang Y, He Y. Combined mass spectrometry-guided genome mining and virtual screening for acaricidal activity in secondary metabolites of Bacillus velezensis W1. RSC Adv 2021; 11:25441-25449. [PMID: 35478879 PMCID: PMC9037071 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra01326b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A comprehensive analytic strategy was performed to study the acaricidal activity ingredients of Bacillus velezensis W1, a strain for biological control of Tetranychus urticae. Through genome mining, 14 biosynthetic gene clusters were identified, which encode secondary metabolites, and these were further confirmed by MALDI-TOF-MS or LC-ESI-MS/MS, including bacillomycin D C13–C17, macrolactin A, 7-O-malonyl-macrolactin A, surfactin C14, and surfactin C15. Moreover, 27 volatile compounds were identified by GC-MS, mainly including cyclodipeptides, alkanes, organic acids, and esters. Finally, 43 compounds identified from W1 were used in the virtual screening of acaricidal activity. The results showed that 16 compounds, including cyclodipeptides, bacillomycins, macrolactins, and surfactins, have acaricidal potential. This work provides a base for studying the mechanism of acaricidal action of B. velezensis W1 and a comprehensive strategy for the study of active ingredients from biocontrol strains. A comprehensive analytic strategy was performed to study the acaricidal activity ingredients of Bacillus velezensis W1, a strain for biological control of Tetranychus urticae.![]()
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- Xingyu Li
- College of Science, Yunnan Agricultural University Kunming 650201 China .,Department of Chemistry, Cleveland State University Cleveland OH 44115 USA
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University Kunming 650201 Yunnan China
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- Department of Chemistry, Cleveland State University Cleveland OH 44115 USA
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- Key Laboratory of Economic Plants and Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences Kunming 650201 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University Kunming 650201 Yunnan China
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Lin F, Huang Z, Chen Y, Zhou L, Chen M, Sun J, Lu Z, Lu Y. Effect of combined Bacillomycin D and chitosan on growth of Rhizopus stolonifer and Botrytis cinerea and cherry tomato preservation. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2021; 101:229-239. [PMID: 32627181 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.10635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2019] [Revised: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Synthetic fungicides are most commonly used for controlling postharvest disease of fruit, although they can cause the emergence of drug-resistant strains, environmental pollution and fruit safety issues. Bacillomycin D (BD), a novel antifungal lipopeptide, and chitosan (CTS) are applied for the preservation of cherry tomato. RESULTS The combination of BD and CTS showed an additive inhibition on the growth of Rhizopus stolonifer and Botrytis cinerea compared to that of its individual compound. In addition, BD + CTS reduced the incidence of soft rot and gray mold in cherry tomato caused by R. stolonifer and B. cinerea, respectively. Tomato treated with BD + CTS exhibited a lower weight loss and higher firmness and higher contents of total soluble solids, titratable acidity and ascorbic acid compared to those treated with sterile water (control). The kinetics models demonstrated that the shelf life of cherry tomato treated with BD + CTS could be extended by approximately 15 days longer than the control. CONCLUSION The utilization of BD + CTS provided a novel strategy for reducing postharvest fungal rot and maintaining the storage quality of cherry tomato. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Fuxing Lin
- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Bioinformatics and computational biology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, USA
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, China
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Pobiega K, Przybył JL, Żubernik J, Gniewosz M. Prolonging the Shelf Life of Cherry Tomatoes by Pullulan Coating with Ethanol Extract of Propolis During Refrigerated Storage. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-020-02487-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AbstractCherry tomatoes are one of the most popular tomato varieties known for their bioactive compounds and sensory properties. One way to reduce the contamination of tomato is to coat them with natural or antimicrobial substances. In this study, an ethanolic extract of propolis (EEP) was obtained, and its chemical composition was analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography with diode array detector (HPLC-DAD), and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the minimum bactericidal/fungicidal concentration (MBC/MFC) were determined using the serial microdilution method. The antimicrobial activity of 5 and 10% EEP and pullulan films containing EEP (5 and 10%) against Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella Typhimurium, Escherichia coli O157, Penicillium chrysogenum, Fusarium solani, and Botrytis cinerea were compared. The influence of a pullulan coating containing EEP (5 and 10%) on reducing the number of bacteria and molds, physicochemical properties (weight loss (WL), total soluble solids (TSS), titratable acidity (TA), maturity index, pH, and color), and sensory properties (color and brightness of skin, aroma, flavor, overall quality, and general preference) of cherry tomatoes during refrigerated storage was evaluated. Pullulan films with EEP inhibited the growth of microorganisms on cherry tomatoes. These coatings did not affect the TSS and pH values of tomatoes, but a slight decrease in TA and WL was observed. Cherry tomatoes coated with pullulan coatings containing EEP did not show any adverse changes in their sensory properties. It was found that the addition of EEP to the pullulan coatings enriched them with antimicrobial properties and enhanced their action while reducing the WL and maturation time of cherry tomatoes.
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Suppression of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum by the Induction of Systemic Resistance and Regulation of Antioxidant Pathways in Tomato Using Fengycin Produced by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens FZB42. Biomolecules 2019; 9:biom9100613. [PMID: 31623124 PMCID: PMC6843208 DOI: 10.3390/biom9100613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2019] [Revised: 10/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Lipopeptides from Bacillus species exhibit promising biological control activity against plant pathogens. This study aimed to explore the potential of purified fengycin to induce systemic resistance in tomato against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. Bacillus amyloliquefaciens FZB42, its mutant AK1S, and their corresponding metabolites showed in vitro inhibition of S. sclerotiorum mycelium. Fengycin derived from an AK1S mutant was purified and identified through HPLC and MALDI-TOF-MS, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed structural deformities in the fungal mycelium. Moreover, fengycin induced the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in S. sclerotiorum mycelium and downregulated the expression of ROS-scavenging genes viz., superoxide dismutase (SsSOD1), peroxidase (SsPO), and catalase (SsCAT1) compared to the untreated control. Furthermore, the lesion size was dramatically reduced in fengycin-treated tomato plants compared to plants infected with S. sclerotiorum only in a greenhouse experiment. Additionally, the transcriptional regulation of defense-related genes GST, SOD, PAL, HMGR, and MPK3 showed the highest upsurge in expression at 48 h post-inoculation (hpi). However, their expression was subsequently decreased at 96 hpi in fengycin + S. sclerotiorum treatment compared to the plants treated with fengycin only. Conversely, the expression of PPO increased in a linear manner up to 96 hpi.
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