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Xie B, Zhao Z, Wang X, Wang Q, Yuan X, Guo C, Xu L. Exogenous protectants alleviate ozone stress in Trifolium repens: Impacts on plant growth and endophytic fungi. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 215:109059. [PMID: 39178802 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.109059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2024] [Revised: 08/06/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/26/2024]
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Industrialization-driven surface ozone (O3) pollution significantly impairs plant growth. This study evaluates the effectiveness of exogenous protectants [3 mg L⁻1 abscisic acid (ABA), 400 mg L⁻1 ethylenediurea (EDU), and 80 mg L⁻1 spermidine (Spd)] on Trifolium repens subjected to O3 stress in open-top chambers, focusing on plant growth and dynamics of culturable endophytic fungal communities. Results indicate that O3 exposure adversely affects photosynthesis, reducing root biomass and altering root structure, which further impacts the ability of plant to absorb essential nutrients such as potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), and zinc (Zn). Conversely, the application of ABA, EDU, and Spd significantly enhanced total biomass and chlorophyll content in T. repens. Specifically, ABA and Spd significantly improved root length, root surface area, and root volume, while EDU effectively reduced leaves' malondialdehyde levels, indicating decreased oxidative stress. Moreover, ABA and Spd treatments significantly increased leaf endophytic fungal diversity, while root fungal abundance declined. The relative abundance of Alternaria in leaves was substantially reduced by these treatments, which correlated with enhanced chlorophyll content and photosynthesis. Concurrently, EDU and Spd treatments increased the abundance of Plectosphaerella, enhance the absorption of K, Ca, and Mg. In roots, ABA treatment increased the abundance of Paecilomyces, while Spd treatment enhanced the presence of Stemphylium, linked to improved nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and K uptake. These findings suggest that specific symbiotic fungi mitigate O3-induced stress by enhancing nutrient absorption, promoting growth. This study highlights the potential of exogenous protectants to enhance plant resilience against O3 pollution through modulating interactions with endophytic fungal communities.
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- Bing Xie
- College of Landscape Architecture and Tourism, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, 071000, China.
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Tourism, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, 071000, China.
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Tourism, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, 071000, China.
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Tourism, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, 071000, China.
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- Department of Ecology, School of Applied Meteorology, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology (NUIST), Nanjing, 210044, China.
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Tourism, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, 071000, China.
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Tourism, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, 071000, China.
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Muhammad M, Wahab A, Waheed A, Mohamed HI, Hakeem KR, Li L, Li WJ. Harnessing bacterial endophytes for environmental resilience and agricultural sustainability. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 368:122201. [PMID: 39142107 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 08/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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In the current era of environmental disasters and the necessity of sustainable development, bacterial endophytes have gotten attention for their role in improving agricultural productivity and ecological sustainability. This review explores the multifaceted contributions of bacterial endophytes to plant health and ecosystem sustainability. Bacterial endophytes are invaluable sources of bioactive compounds, promising breakthroughs in medicine and biotechnology. They also serve as natural biocontrol agents, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers and fostering environmentally friendly agricultural practices. It provides eco-friendly solutions that align with the necessity of sustainability since they can improve pest management, increase crop resilience, and facilitate agricultural production. This review also underscores bacterial endophytes' contribution to promoting sustainable and green industrial productions. It also presented how incorporating these microorganisms into diverse industrial sectors can harmonize humankind with ecological stability. The potential of bacterial endophytes has been largely untapped, presenting an opportunity for pioneering advancements in sustainable industrial applications. Their importance caught attention as they provided innovative solutions to the challenging problems of the new era. This review sheds light on the remarkable potential of bacterial endophytes in various industrial sectors. Further research is imperative to discover their multifaceted potential. It will be essential to delve deeper into their mechanisms, broaden their uses, and examine their long-term impacts.
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- Murad Muhammad
- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Key Laboratory of Ecological Safety and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, 830011, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China; Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biodiversity Conservation and Application in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China; Shanghai Center for Plant Stress Biology, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Key Laboratory of Ecological Safety and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, 830011, China; National Key Laboratory of Ecological Security and Resource Utilization in Arid Areas, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, 830011, China; Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biodiversity Conservation and Application in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
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- Biological and Geological Sciences Department, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11341, Egypt
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Princess Dr. Najla Bint Saud Al-Saud Center for Excellence Research in Biotechnology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia; Department of Public Health, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, 1341, Bangladesh; University Centre for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Key Laboratory of Ecological Safety and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, 830011, China; Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biodiversity Conservation and Application in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Key Laboratory of Ecological Safety and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, 830011, China; State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China.
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Ahmad S, Sehrish AK, Umair M, Mirino MW, Ali S, Guo H. Effect of biochar amendment on bacterial community and their role in nutrient acquisition in spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) grown under elevated CO 2. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 364:143098. [PMID: 39151577 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2024] [Revised: 08/05/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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Global climate change is anticipated to shift the soil bacterial community structure and plant nutrient utilization. The use of biochar amendment can positively influence soil bacterial community structure, soil properties, and nutrient use efficiency of crops. However, little is known about the underlying mechanism and response of bacterial community structure to biochar amendment, and its role in nutrient enhancement in soil and plants under elevated CO2. Herein, the effect of biochar amendment (0, 0.5, 1.5%) on soil bacterial community structure, spinach growth, physiology, and soil and plant nutrient status were investigated under two CO2 concentrations (400 and 600 μmol mol-1). Findings showed that biochar application 1.5% (B.2.E) significantly increased the abundance of the bacterial community responsible for growth and nutrient uptake i.e. Firmicutes (42.25%) Bacteroidetes (10.46%), and Gemmatimonadetes (125.75%) as compared to respective control (CK.E) but interestingly abundance of proteobacteria decreased (9.18%) under elevated CO2. Furthermore, the soil available N, P, and K showed a significant increase in higher biochar-amended treatments under elevated CO2. Spinach plants exhibited a notable enhancement in growth and photosynthetic pigments when exposed to elevated CO2 levels and biochar, as compared to ambient CO2 conditions. However, there was variability observed in the leaf gas exchange attributes. Elevated CO2 reduced spinach roots and leaves nutrient concentration. In contrast, the biochar amendment (B2.E) enhanced root and shoot Zinc (494.99%-155.33%), magnesium (261.15%-183.37%), manganese (80.04%-152.86%), potassium (576.24%-355.17%), calcium (261.88%-165.65%), copper (325.42%-282.53%) and iron (717.63%-177.90%) concentration by influencing plant physiology and bacterial community. These findings provide insights into the interaction between plant and bacterial community under future agroecosystems in response to the addition of biochar contributing to a deeper understanding of ecological dynamics.
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- Shoaib Ahmad
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- School of Science and the Environment, Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, Corner Brook A2H 5G4, Newfoundland, Canada
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan; Department of Biological Sciences and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China; Joint International Research Centre for Critical Zone Science-University of Leeds and Nanjing University, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China; Quanzhou Institute for Environment Protection Industry, Nanjing University, Beifeng Road, 362000 Quanzhou, China.
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Kumari R, Pandey E, Bushra S, Faizan S, Pandey S. Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) induced protection: A plant immunity perspective. PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM 2024; 176:e14495. [PMID: 39247988 DOI: 10.1111/ppl.14495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 08/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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Plant-environment interactions, particularly biotic stress, are increasingly essential for global food security due to crop losses in the dynamic environment. Therefore, understanding plant responses to biotic stress is vital to mitigate damage. Beneficial microorganisms and their association with plants can reduce the damage associated with plant pathogens. One such group is PGPR (Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria), which influences plant immunity significantly by interacting with biotic stress factors and plant signalling compounds. This review explores the types, metabolism, and mechanisms of action of PGPR, including their enzyme pathways and the signalling compounds secreted by PGPR that modulate gene and protein expression during plant defence. Furthermore, the review will delve into the crosstalk between PGPR and other plant growth regulators and signalling compounds, elucidating the physiological, biochemical, and molecular insights into PGPR's impact on plants under multiple biotic stresses, including interactions with fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Overall, the review comprehensively adds to our knowledge about PGPR's role in plant immunity and its application for agricultural resilience and food security.
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- Rinkee Kumari
- Environmental Physiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, (U.P.), India
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- Environmental Physiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, (U.P.), India
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- Environmental Physiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, (U.P.), India
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- Environmental Physiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, (U.P.), India
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- Department of Agriculture, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India
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Gao L, Ma JB, Huang Y, Muhammad M, Lian HT, Shurigin V, Egamberdieva D, Li WJ, Li L. Insight into endophytic microbial diversity in two halophytes and plant beneficial attributes of Bacillus swezeyi. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1447755. [PMID: 39268535 PMCID: PMC11391308 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1447755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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This study utilized high-throughput sequencing to investigate endophytic bacteria diversity in halophytic plants Anabasis truncate (AT) and Anabasis eriopoda (AE) from the Aral Sea region. Following sequence processing, 356 Amplicon Sequence Variants (ASVs) were discovered. The abundance and variety of endophytic bacteria were higher in AT. Bacillota, Pseudomonadota, Actinomycetota, and Bacteroidota constituted the dominant in AE, whereas Pseudomonadota, Actinomycetota, Bacteroidota, and Chloroflexota constituted the dominant in AT. Biomarkers were identified through LEFSe analysis, showing host-specific patterns. PCoA indicated distinct bacterial community structures. Phylogenetic analysis revealed diverse endophytic bacteria, including potential novel taxa. PICRUSt2 predicted diverse functions for endophytic bacteria in halophytes, indicating recruitment of beneficial bacterial taxa to adapt to extreme hypersaline conditions, including plant growth-promoting, biocontrol, and halophilic/tolerant bacteria. Moreover, the evolutionary relationship, metabolic capabilities, and plant beneficial potentials of the Bacillus swezeyi strains, previously isolated from the above two halophytes, were analyzed using comparative genomic and physiological analysis. The B. swezeyi strains displayed versatile environmental adaptability, as shown by their ability to use a wide range of carbon sources and their salt tolerances. B. swezeyi possessed a wide range of enzymatic capabilities, including but not limited to proteases, cellulases, and chitinases. Comparative genomic analysis revealed that despite some variations, they shared genetic similarities and metabolic capabilities among the B. swezeyi strains. B. swezeyi strains also displayed outstanding plant-growth-promoting and antagonistic potentials, offering potential solutions to the global food crisis. This study enhances our understanding of microbial diversity in halophytes on saline-alkali land in the West Aral Sea, shedding light on the halophyte microbiome and its collaboration with hosts in highly hypersaline environments. This study also provides a scientific basis for developing high-quality microbial fertilizers and implementing sustainable agricultural practices.
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- Lei Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Key Laboratory of Ecological Safety and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Key Laboratory of Ecological Safety and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biodiversity Conservation and Application in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Key Laboratory of Ecological Safety and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Key Laboratory of Ecological Safety and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Key Laboratory of Ecological Safety and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Key Laboratory of Ecological Safety and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biodiversity Conservation and Application in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
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- Faculty of Biology, National University of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Institute of Fundamental and Applied Research, National Research University TIIAME, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Key Laboratory of Ecological Safety and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Key Laboratory of Ecological Safety and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biodiversity Conservation and Application in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
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Saikia J, Thakur D. A review on endophytic bacteria of orchids: functional roles toward synthesis of bioactive metabolites for plant growth promotion and disease biocontrol. PLANTA 2024; 260:70. [PMID: 39136763 DOI: 10.1007/s00425-024-04501-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/04/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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MAIN CONCLUSION In this review, we have discussed the untapped potential of orchid endophytic bacteria as a valuable reservoir of bioactive metabolites, offering significant contributions to plant growth promotion and disease protection in the context of sustainable agriculture. Orchidaceae is one of the broadest and most diverse flowering plant families on Earth. Although the relationship between orchids and fungi is well documented, bacterial endophytes have recently gained attention for their roles in host development, vigor, and as sources of novel bioactive compounds. These endophytes establish mutualistic relationships with orchids, influencing plant growth, mineral solubilization, nitrogen fixation, and protection from environmental stress and phytopathogens. Current research on orchid-associated bacterial endophytes is limited, presenting significant opportunities to discover new species or genetic variants that improve host fitness and stress tolerance. The potential for extracting bioactive compounds from these bacteria is considerable, and optimization strategies for their sustainable production could significantly enhance their commercial utility. This review discusses the methods used in isolating and identifying endophytic bacteria from orchids, their diversity and significance in promoting orchid growth, and the production of bioactive compounds, with an emphasis on their potential applications in sustainable agriculture and other sectors.
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- Juri Saikia
- Microbial Biotechnology Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) (An Autonomous R&D Institute Under DST, Govt. of India), Garchuk, Paschim Boragaon, Guwahati, 781035, India
- Department of Biotechnology, Gauhati University, Guwahati, 781014, India
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- Microbial Biotechnology Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) (An Autonomous R&D Institute Under DST, Govt. of India), Garchuk, Paschim Boragaon, Guwahati, 781035, India.
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Majid M, Wani AH, Ganai BA. Evaluating the Biocontrol Efficacy and Antioxidant Potential of Phellinus caribaeo-quercicola-A First Report Dual-Action Endophyte From Inula racemosa Hook. F. J Basic Microbiol 2024; 64:e2400080. [PMID: 39031570 DOI: 10.1002/jobm.202400080] [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: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
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Phellinus caribaeo-quercicola is a basidiomycetous fungus, isolated as an endophyte in this study from the healthy and symptomless leaves of Inula racemosa Hook. f., an important medicinal herb growing in Kashmir Himalaya. This study combines morphological, molecular and phylogenetic techniques to identify the fungal endophyte, using the ITS sequence of nrDNA. A detached leaf assay was conducted to assess the pathogenicity of the fungal endophyte suggesting its mutually symbiotic relationship with the host. The authors also investigated the antifungal potential of the isolated endophytic strain to ascertain its use as a biocontrol agent. The study shows that P. caribaeo-quercicola INL3-2 strain exhibits biocontrol activity against four key fungal phytopathogens that cause significant agronomic and economic losses: Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, Fusarium solani, and Fusarium oxysporum. Notably, P. caribaeo-quercicola INL3-2 strain is highly effective against A. flavus, with an inhibition percentage of 57.63%. In addition, this study investigates the antioxidant activity of P. caribaeo-quercicola INL3-2 strain crude extracts using ethyl acetate and methanol as solvents. The results showed that the methanolic fraction of P. caribaeo-quercicola exhibits potential as an antioxidant agent, with an IC50 value of 171.90 ± 1.15 µg/mL. This investigation is first of its kind and marks the initial report of this fungal basidiomycete, P. caribaeo-quercicola, as an endophyte associated with a medicinal plant. The findings of this study highlight the potential of P. caribaeo-quercicola INL3-2 strain as a dual-action agent with both biocontrol and antioxidant properties consistent with the medicinal properties of Inula racemosa. This endophytic fungus could be a promising source of natural compounds for use in agriculture, medicine, and beyond.
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- Misbah Majid
- Section of Plant Pathology, Mycology and Microbiology Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Section of Plant Pathology, Mycology and Microbiology Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Center of Research for Development, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Dendooven L, Pérez-Hernández V, Navarro-Pérez G, Tlalmis-Corona J, Navarro-Noya YE. Spatial and Temporal Shifts of Endophytic Bacteria in Conifer Seedlings of Abies religiosa (Kunth) Schltdl. & Cham. MICROBIAL ECOLOGY 2024; 87:90. [PMID: 38958675 PMCID: PMC11222277 DOI: 10.1007/s00248-024-02398-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Endophytes play an important role in plant development, survival, and establishment, but their temporal dynamics in young conifer plants are still largely unknown. In this study, the bacterial community was determined by metabarcoding of the 16S rRNA gene in the rhizoplane, roots, and aerial parts of 1- and 5-month-old seedlings of natural populations of Abies religiosa (Kunth) Schltdl. & Cham. In 1-month-old seedlings, Pseudomonas dominated aerial parts (relative abundance 71.6%) and roots (37.9%). However, the roots exhibited significantly higher bacterial species richness than the aerial parts, with the dissimilarity between these plant sections mostly explained by the loss of bacterial amplification sequence variants. After 5 months, Mucilaginibacter dominated in the rhizoplane (9.0%), Streptomyces in the roots (12.2%), and Pseudomonas in the aerial parts (18.1%). The bacterial richness and community structure differed significantly between the plant sections, and these variations were explained mostly by 1-for-1 substitution. The relative abundance of putative metabolic pathways significantly differed between the plant sections at both 1 and 5 months. All the dominant bacterial genera (e.g., Pseudomonas and Burkholderia-Caballeronia-Paraburkholderia) have been reported to have plant growth-promoting capacities and/or antagonism against pathogens, but what defines their role for plant development has still to be determined. This investigation improves our understanding of the early plant-bacteria interactions essential for natural regeneration of A. religiosa forest.
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- Luc Dendooven
- Laboratory of Soil Ecology, Cinvestav, Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Laboratorio de Interacciones Bióticas, Centro de Investigación en Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Tlaxcala, San Felipe Ixtacuixtla, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Interacciones Bióticas, Centro de Investigación en Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Tlaxcala, San Felipe Ixtacuixtla, Mexico.
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Ali MA, Ahmed T, Ibrahim E, Rizwan M, Chong KP, Yong JWH. A review on mechanisms and prospects of endophytic bacteria in biocontrol of plant pathogenic fungi and their plant growth-promoting activities. Heliyon 2024; 10:e31573. [PMID: 38841467 PMCID: PMC11152693 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31573] [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: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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Endophytic bacteria, living inside plants, are competent plant colonizers, capable of enhancing immune responses in plants and establishing a symbiotic relationship with them. Endophytic bacteria are able to control phytopathogenic fungi while exhibiting plant growth-promoting activity. Here, we discussed the mechanisms of phytopathogenic fungi control and plant growth-promoting actions discovered in some major groups of beneficial endophytic bacteria such as Bacillus, Paenibacillus, and Pseudomonas. Most of the studied strains in these genera were isolated from the rhizosphere and soils, and a more extensive study of these endophytic bacteria is needed. It is essential to understand the underlying biocontrol and plant growth-promoting mechanisms and to develop an effective screening approach for selecting potential endophytic bacteria for various applications. We have suggested a screening strategy to identify potentially useful endophytic bacteria based on mechanistic phenomena. The discovery of endophytic bacteria with useful biocontrol and plant growth-promoting characteristics is essential for developing sustainable agriculture.
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- Md. Arshad Ali
- Biotechnology Programme, Faculty of Science and Natural Resources, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, Kota Kinabalu, 88400, Sabah, Malaysia
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- Xianghu Laboratory, Hangzhou, 311231, China
- Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- MEU Research Unit, Middle East University, Amman, Jordan
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- Department of Vegetable Diseases Research, Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agriculture Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Biotechnology Programme, Faculty of Science and Natural Resources, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, Kota Kinabalu, 88400, Sabah, Malaysia
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- Department of Biosystems and Technology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 23456, Alnarp, Sweden
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Alam M, Pandit B, Moin A, Iqbal UN. Invisible Inhabitants of Plants and a Sustainable Planet: Diversity of Bacterial Endophytes and their Potential in Sustainable Agriculture. Indian J Microbiol 2024; 64:343-366. [PMID: 39011025 PMCID: PMC11246410 DOI: 10.1007/s12088-024-01225-6] [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: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
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Uncontrolled usage of chemical fertilizers, climate change due to global warming, and the ever-increasing demand for food have necessitated sustainable agricultural practices. Removal of ever-increasing environmental pollutants, treatment of life-threatening diseases, and control of drug-resistant pathogens are also the need of the present time to maintain the health and hygiene of nature, as well as human beings. Research on plant-microbe interactions is paving the way to ameliorate all these sustainably. Diverse bacterial endophytes inhabiting the internal tissues of different parts of the plants promote the growth and development of their hosts by different mechanisms, such as through nutrient acquisition, phytohormone production and modulation, protection from biotic or abiotic challenges, assisting in flowering and root development, etc. Notwithstanding, efficient exploitation of endophytes in human welfare is hindered due to scarce knowledge of the molecular aspects of their interactions, community dynamics, in-planta activities, and their actual functional potential. Modern "-omics-based" technologies and genetic manipulation tools have empowered scientists to explore the diversity, dynamics, roles, and functional potential of endophytes, ultimately empowering humans to better use them in sustainable agricultural practices, especially in future harsh environmental conditions. In this review, we have discussed the diversity of bacterial endophytes, factors (biotic as well as abiotic) affecting their diversity, and their various plant growth-promoting activities. Recent developments and technological advancements for future research, such as "-omics-based" technologies, genetic engineering, genome editing, and genome engineering tools, targeting optimal utilization of the endophytes in sustainable agricultural practices, or other purposes, have also been discussed.
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- Masrure Alam
- Microbial Ecology and Physiology Lab, Department of Biological Sciences, Aliah University, IIA/27 New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal 700160 India
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- Microbial Ecology and Physiology Lab, Department of Biological Sciences, Aliah University, IIA/27 New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal 700160 India
- Department of Botany, Surendranath College, 24/2 MG Road, Kolkata, West Bengal 700009 India
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- Microbial Ecology and Physiology Lab, Department of Biological Sciences, Aliah University, IIA/27 New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal 700160 India
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- Microbial Ecology and Physiology Lab, Department of Biological Sciences, Aliah University, IIA/27 New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal 700160 India
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Deepa N, Chauhan S, Singh A. Unraveling the functional characteristics of endophytic bacterial diversity for plant growth promotion and enhanced secondary metabolite production in Pelargonium graveolens. Microbiol Res 2024; 283:127673. [PMID: 38484575 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2024.127673] [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: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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The rich diversity of microbial endophytic communities associated with plants, often referred to as the second genome, serves as a compelling illustration of efficient co-evolution. This noteworthy partnership plays a pivotal role in sustaining plant well-being and enhancing plant adaptability across diverse habitats. Therefore, examining the diversity of endophytic microbes associated with their particular host plant is valuable for gaining insights into the vast spectrum of plant-microbe interactions. The present experiments aimed at investigating the bacterial endophytic diversity in both root and shoot tissues of Pelargonium graveolens, employing culture dependent and culture independent high-throughput metagenomics approach. A total of 614 and 620 operational taxonomic units (OTUs), encompassing 291 and 229 genera, were identified in the shoot and root tissues of P. graveolens, respectively. Furthermore, the subsequent classification of OTUs revealed 15 highly abundant phyla, with Proteobacteria dominating both root and shoot tissues. Notably, an exceptionally high abundance of Firmicutes phyla was observed in the shoot compared to the root. Additionally, 30 bacterial endophytes from the root, stem, petiole, and leaves were isolated and molecularly characterized, unveiling a consistent pattern of diversity distribution between the root and shoot of P. graveolens. Upon screening all isolates for plant growth promoting traits, Pseudomonas oryzihabitans was found to be positive for major biochemical test like nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization etc. and on inoculation resulted in about two-fold increase in content of essential oil accompanied by a significant rise in the geraniol and citronellol content. Diving deep into the genetic constitution of P. oryzihabitans unveiled a substantial number of genes directly and indirectly contributing to the endophyte's capability in colonizing host plants effectively. In summary, data obtained from metagenomics and culture dependent approaches including glass house trials suggest potential bacterial endophytes suitable for field applications for yield enhancement and in planta secondary metabolite enhancement investigations.
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- Nikky Deepa
- Division of Crop Production and Protection, Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow 226015, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Division of Crop Production and Protection, Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow 226015, India
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- Division of Crop Production and Protection, Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow 226015, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India.
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Guha T, Mandal Biswas S. Recent progress in the role of seed endophytic bacteria as plant growth-promoting microorganisms and biocontrol agents. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 40:218. [PMID: 38806849 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-024-04031-w] [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: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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The importance of microorganisms residing within the host plant for their growth and health is increasingly acknowledged, yet the significance of microbes associated with seeds, particularly seed endophytic bacteria, remains underestimated. Seeds harbor a wide range of bacteria that can boost the growth and resilience of their host plants against environmental challenges. These endophytic associations also offer advantages for germination and seedling establishment, as seed endophytic bacteria are present during the initial stages of plant growth and development. Furthermore, plants can selectively choose bacteria possessing beneficial traits, which are subsequently transmitted through seeds to confer benefits to future generations. Interestingly, even with the ongoing discovery of endophytes in seeds through high-throughput sequencing methods, certain endophytes remain challenging to isolate and culture from seeds, despite their high abundance. These challenges pose difficulties in studying seed endophytes, making many of their effects on plants unclear. In this article, a framework for understanding the assembly and function of seed endophytes, including their sources and colonization processes was outlined in detail and available research on bacterial endophytes discovered within the seeds of various plant species has also been explored. Thus, this current review aims to provide valuable insights into the mechanism of underlying seed endophytic bacteria-host plant interactions and offers significant recommendations for utilizing the seed endophytic bacteria in sustainable agriculture as plant growth promoters and enhancers of environmental stress tolerance.
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- Titir Guha
- Agricultural & Ecological Research Unit, Biological Sciences Division, Indian Statistical Institute, 203, Barrackpore Trunk Road, Kolkata, 700 108, India
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- Agricultural & Ecological Research Unit, Biological Sciences Division, Indian Statistical Institute, 203, Barrackpore Trunk Road, Kolkata, 700 108, India.
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Xiao J, Huang J, Xiao K, Li G, Yang S, He Y. How different of the rhizospheric and endophytic microbial compositions in watermelons with different fruit shapes. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0302462. [PMID: 38753836 PMCID: PMC11098346 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Fruit shape is an important character of watermelon. And the compositions of rhizospheric and endophytic microorganisms of watermelon with different fruit shape also remains unclear. To elucidate the biological mechanism of watermelon fruit shape formations, the rhizospheric and endophytic microbial community compositions between oval (OW) and circular watermelons (CW) were analyzed. The results showed that except of the rhizospheric bacterial richness (P < 0.05), the rhizospheric and endophytic microbial (bacterial and fungal) diversity were not statistically significant between OW and CW (P > 0.05). However, the endophytic microbial (bacterial and fungal) compositions were significantly different. Firstly, Bacillus, Rhodanobacter, Cupriavidus, Luteimonas, and Devosia were the unique soil dominant bacterial genera in rhizospheres of circular watermelon (CW); In contrast, Nocardioides, Ensifer, and Saccharomonospora were the special soil dominant bacterial genera in rhizospheres of oval watermelons (OW); Meanwhile, Cephalotrichum, Neocosmospora, Phialosimplex, and Papulaspora were the unique soil dominant fungal genera in rhizospheres of circular watermelon (CW); By contrast, Acremonium, Cladosporium, Cryptococcus_f__Tremellaceae, Sodiomyces, Microascus, Conocybe, Sporidiobolus, and Acremonium were the unique soil dominant fungal genera in rhizospheres of oval watermelons (OW). Additionally, Lechevalieria, Pseudorhodoferax, Pseudomonas, Massilia, Flavobacterium, Aeromicrobium, Stenotrophomonas, Pseudonocardia, Novosphingobium, Melittangium, and Herpetosiphon were the unique dominant endophytic bacterial genera in stems of CW; In contrast, Falsirhodobacter, Kocuria, and Kineosporia were the special dominant endophytic genera in stems of OW; Moreover, Lectera and Fusarium were the unique dominant endophytic fungal genera in stems of CW; By contrast, Cercospora only was the special dominant endophytic fungal genus in stems of OW. All above results suggested that watermelons with different fruit shapes exactly recruited various microorganisms in rhizospheres and stems. Meanwhile, the enrichments of the different rhizosphric and endophytic microorganisms could be speculated in relating to watermelon fruit shapes formation.
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- Jian Xiao
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment and Agro-Products Safety, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Plant Science Education, Agricultural College, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
- Longping Branch, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410125, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Horticultural Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, 530007, Guangxi, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment and Agro-Products Safety, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Plant Science Education, Agricultural College, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- Horticultural Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, 530007, Guangxi, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment and Agro-Products Safety, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Plant Science Education, Agricultural College, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- Horticultural Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, 530007, Guangxi, P. R. China
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Li C, Zeng Q, Han Y, Zhou X, Xu H. Effects of Bacillus subtilis on Cucumber Seedling Growth and Photosynthetic System under Different Potassium Ion Levels. BIOLOGY 2024; 13:348. [PMID: 38785830 PMCID: PMC11117608 DOI: 10.3390/biology13050348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Potassium deficiency is one of the important factors restricting cucumber growth and development. This experiment mainly explored the effect of Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis) on cucumber seedling growth and the photosynthetic system under different potassium levels, and the rhizosphere bacteria (PGPR) that promote plant growth were used to solubilize potassium in soil, providing theoretical support for a further investigation of the effect of biological bacteria fertilizer on cucumber growth and potassium absorption. "Xinjin No. 4" was used as the test material for the pot experiment, and a two-factor experiment was designed. The first factor was potassium application treatment, and the second factor was bacterial application treatment. The effects of different treatments on cucumber seedling growth, photosynthetic characteristics, root morphology, and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters were studied. The results showed that potassium and B. subtilis had obvious promotion effects on the cucumber seedling growth and the photosynthesis of leaves. Compared with the blank control, the B. subtilis treatment had obvious effects on the cucumber seedling height, stem diameter, leaf area, total root length, total root surface area, total root volume, branch number, crossing number, gs, WUE, Ci, and A; the dry weight of the shoot and root increased significantly (p ≤ 0.05). Potassium application could significantly promote cucumber growth, and the effect of B. subtilis and potassium application was greater than that of potassium application alone, and the best effect was when 0.2 g/pot and B. subtilis were applied. In conclusion, potassium combined with B. subtilis could enhance the photosynthesis of cucumber leaves and promote the growth of cucumber.
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- Chun Li
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Science and Green Production, Jilin Normal University, Siping 136000, China; (C.L.); (Q.Z.)
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Science and Green Production, Jilin Normal University, Siping 136000, China; (C.L.); (Q.Z.)
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- School of Environment and Resources, Biotechnology, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116620, China;
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Science and Green Production, Jilin Normal University, Siping 136000, China; (C.L.); (Q.Z.)
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Science and Green Production, Jilin Normal University, Siping 136000, China; (C.L.); (Q.Z.)
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Maumela P, Magida S, Serepa-Dlamini MH. Bioremediation of Pb contaminated water using a novel Bacillus sp. strain MHSD_36 isolated from Solanum nigrum. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0302460. [PMID: 38683768 PMCID: PMC11057764 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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The Pb bioremediation mechanism of a multi-metal resistant endophytic bacteria Bacillus sp. strain MHSD_36, isolated from Solanum nigrum, was characterised. The strain tested positive for the presence of plant growth promoters such as indoleacetic acid, 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate deaminase, siderophores, and phosphate solubilization. The experimental data illustrated that exopolysaccharides and cell hydrophobicity played a role in Pb uptake. The data further showed that the cell wall biosorbed a significant amount (71%) of the total Pb (equivalent to 4 mg/L) removed from contaminated water, compared to the cell membrane (11%). As much as 11% of the Pb was recovered from the cytoplasmic fraction, demonstrating the ability of the strain to control the influx of toxic heavy metals into the cell and minimize their negative impacts. Pb biosorption was significantly influenced by the pH and the initial concentration of the toxic ions. Furthermore, the presence of siderophores and biosurfactants, when the strain was growing under Pb stress, was detected through liquid chromatography mass spectrometry. The strain demonstrated a multi-component based Pb biosorption mechanism and thus, has a great potential for application in heavy metal bioremediation.
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- Pfariso Maumela
- Faculty of Science, Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Redouane EM, Núñez A, Achouak W, Barakat M, Alex A, Martins JC, Tazart Z, Mugani R, Zerrifi SEA, Haida M, García AM, Campos A, Lahrouni M, Oufdou K, Vasconcelos V, Oudra B. Microcystin influence on soil-plant microbiota: Unraveling microbiota modulations and assembly processes in the rhizosphere of Vicia faba. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 918:170634. [PMID: 38325456 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Microcystins (MCs) are frequently detected in cyanobacterial bloom-impacted waterbodies and introduced into agroecosystems via irrigation water. They are widely known as phytotoxic cyanotoxins, which impair the growth and physiological functions of crop plants. However, their impact on the plant-associated microbiota is scarcely tackled and poorly understood. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the effect of MCs on microbiota-inhabiting bulk soil (BS), root adhering soil (RAS), and root tissue (RT) of Vicia faba when exposed to 100 μg L-1 MCs in a greenhouse pot experiment. Under MC exposure, the structure, co-occurrence network, and assembly processes of the bacterial microbiota were modulated with the greatest impact on RT-inhabiting bacteria, followed by BS and, to a lesser extent, RAS. The analyses revealed a significant decrease in the abundances of several Actinobacteriota-related taxa within the RT microbiota, including the most abundant and known genus of Streptomyces. Furthermore, MCs significantly increased the abundance of methylotrophic bacteria (Methylobacillus, Methylotenera) and other Proteobacteria-affiliated genera (e.g., Paucibacter), which are supposed to degrade MCs. The co-occurrence network of the bacterial community in the presence of MCs was less complex than the control network. In MC-exposed RT, the turnover in community composition was more strongly driven by deterministic processes, as proven by the beta-nearest taxon index. Whereas in MC-treated BS and RAS, both deterministic and stochastic processes can influence community assembly to some extent, with a relative dominance of deterministic processes. Altogether, these results suggest that MCs may reshape the structure of the microbiota in the soil-plant system by reducing bacterial taxa with potential phytobeneficial traits and increasing other taxa with the potential capacity to degrade MCs.
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- El Mahdi Redouane
- Water, Biodiversity and Climate Change Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; CIIMAR, Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Matosinhos 4450-208, Portugal
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- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (ETSII-UPM), Madrid 28006, Spain; Departamento de Genética y Microbiología, Facultad de Biología, Universidad de Murcia, Campus de Espinardo, Murcia 30100, Spain
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- Aix Marseille University, CEA, CNRS, BIAM, Lab of Microbial Ecology of the Rhizosphere, (LEMiRE), Saint Paul Lez Durance 13115, France.
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- Aix Marseille University, CEA, CNRS, BIAM, Lab of Microbial Ecology of the Rhizosphere, (LEMiRE), Saint Paul Lez Durance 13115, France
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- CIIMAR, Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Matosinhos 4450-208, Portugal; Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto 4169-007, Portugal
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- CIIMAR, Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Matosinhos 4450-208, Portugal
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- Water, Biodiversity and Climate Change Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; AgroBioSciences, Plant Stress Physiology Laboratory, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- Water, Biodiversity and Climate Change Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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- Water, Biodiversity and Climate Change Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; Higher Institute of Nurses Professions and Health Techniques of Guelmim, Guelmim 81000, Morocco
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- Water, Biodiversity and Climate Change Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (ETSII-UPM), Madrid 28006, Spain
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- CIIMAR, Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Matosinhos 4450-208, Portugal
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- Water, Biodiversity and Climate Change Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnologies, Agrosciences, and Environment (BioMAgE), Labeled Research Unit-CNRST N°4, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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- CIIMAR, Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Matosinhos 4450-208, Portugal; Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto 4169-007, Portugal
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- Water, Biodiversity and Climate Change Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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Bertazzoli G, Nerva L, Chitarra W, Fracchetti F, Campedelli I, Moffa L, Sandrini M, Nardi T. A polyphasic molecular approach to characterize a collection of grapevine endophytic bacteria with bioprotective potential. J Appl Microbiol 2024; 135:lxae050. [PMID: 38419289 DOI: 10.1093/jambio/lxae050] [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: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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AIMS The work presented here was conducted to characterize the biodiversity of a collection of bacterial isolates, mainly wood endophytes, as part of a research project focused on exploring their bioprotective potential for postharvest biological control of fruits. METHODS AND RESULTS This work was the basis for the development of a tailored method combining 16S rDNA sequencing and Rep-PCR to differentiate the isolates and identify them to genus level or below. More than one hundred isolates obtained from wood and roots of different grapevine genotypes were cultured on appropriate growth media and then subjected to the specified multistep molecular identification. CONCLUSIONS We have obtained good dereplication for grapevine-endophytic bacteria, together with reliable genetic identification. Both are essential prerequisites to properly characterize a biome bank and, at the same time, beneficial prerequisites to subsequently perform a correct bioprotection assessment.
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- Giulia Bertazzoli
- CREA - Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Research Centre for Viticulture and Enology, Conegliano (TV) 31015, Italy
- Microbion Srl, San Giovanni Lupatoto (VR) 37057, Italy
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- CREA - Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Research Centre for Viticulture and Enology, Conegliano (TV) 31015, Italy
- CNR, Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection, Torino 10135, Italy
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- CREA - Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Research Centre for Viticulture and Enology, Conegliano (TV) 31015, Italy
- CNR, Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection, Torino 10135, Italy
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- CREA - Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Research Centre for Viticulture and Enology, Conegliano (TV) 31015, Italy
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- CREA - Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Research Centre for Viticulture and Enology, Conegliano (TV) 31015, Italy
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- CREA - Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Research Centre for Viticulture and Enology, Conegliano (TV) 31015, Italy
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Serrão CP, Ortega JCG, Rodrigues PC, de Souza CRB. Bacillus species as tools for biocontrol of plant diseases: A meta-analysis of twenty-two years of research, 2000-2021. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 40:110. [PMID: 38411743 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-024-03935-x] [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: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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The traditional way of dealing with plant diseases has been the use of chemical products, but these harm the environment and are incompatible with the global effort for sustainable development. The use of Bacillus and related species in the biological control of plant diseases is a trend in green agriculture. Many studies report the positive effect of these bacteria, but a synthesis is still necessary. So, the objective of this work is to perform a meta-analysis of Bacillus biocontrol potential and identify factors that drive its efficacy. Data were compiled from articles published in journals listed in two of the main scientific databases between 2000 and 2021. Among 6159 articles retrieved, 399 research papers met the inclusion criteria for a systematic review. Overall, Bacilli biocontrol agents reduced disease by 60% compared to control groups. Furthermore, experimental tests with higher concentrations show a strong protective effect, unlike low and single concentration essays. Biocontrol efficacy also increased when used as a protective inoculation rather than therapeutic inoculation. Inoculation directly in the fruit has a greater effect than soil drenching. The size of the effect of Bacillus-based commercial products is lower than the newly tested strains. The findings presented in this study confirm the power of Bacillus-based bioinoculants and provide valuable guidance for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers seeking effective and sustainable solutions in plant disease management.
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- Cleyson Pantoja Serrão
- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA), Belém, CEP 66075-110, PA, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Genética e Biologia Molecular, UFPA, Belém, CEP 66075-110, PA, Brazil
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- Departamento de Estatística, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, CEP 40170-110, BA, Brazil
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Li X, Lin Y, Qin Y, Han G, Wang H, Yan Z. Beneficial endophytic fungi improve the yield and quality of Salvia miltiorrhiza by performing different ecological functions. PeerJ 2024; 12:e16959. [PMID: 38406278 PMCID: PMC10894594 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Background Endophytic fungi can enhance the growth and synthesis of secondary metabolites in medicinal plants. Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge is frequently employed for treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular ailments, with the primary bioactive components being salvianolic acid and tanshinone. However, their levels in cultivated S. miltiorrhiza are inferior to that of the wild herbs, so the production of high-quality medicinal herbs is sharply declining. Consequently, the utilization of beneficial endophytic fungi to improve the yield and quality of S. miltiorrhiza holds great significance for the cultivation of medicinal plants. Methods In this study, nine non-pathogenic, endophytic fungal strains were introduced into sterile S. miltiorrhiza seedlings and cultivated both in vitro and in situ (the greenhouse). The effects of these strains on the growth indices, C and N metabolism, antioxidant activity, photosynthesis, and content of bioactive ingredients in S. miltiorrhiza were then evaluated. Results The results showed that the different genera, species, or strains of endophytic fungi regulated the growth and metabolism of S. miltiorrhiza in unique ways. These endophytic fungi primarily exerted their growth-promoting effects by increasing the net photosynthetic rate, intercellular CO2 concentration, and the activities of sucrose synthase, sucrose phosphate synthase, nitrate reductase, and glutamine synthetase. They also enhanced the adaptability and resistance to environmental stresses by improving the synthesis of osmoregulatory compounds and the activity of antioxidant enzymes. However, their regulatory effects on the growth and development of S. miltiorrhiza were affected by environmental changes. Moreover, the strains that significantly promoted the synthesis and accumulation of phenolic acids inhibited the accumulation of tanshinones components, and vice versa. The endophytic fungal strains Penicillium meloforme DS8, Berkeleyomyces basicola DS10, and Acremonium sclerotigenum DS12 enhanced the bioaccumulation of tanshinones. Fusarium solani DS16 elevated the rosmarinic acid content and yields in S. miltiorrhiza. The strain Penicillium javanicum DS5 improved the contents of dihydrotanshinone, salvianolic acid B, and rosmarinic acid. The strains P. meloforme DS8 and B. basicola DS10 improved resistance. Conclusion Various endophytic fungi affected the quality and yield of S. miltiorrhiza by regulating different physiological and metabolic pathways. This study also provides a novel and effective method to maximize the effects of beneficial endophytic fungi by selecting specific strains to design microbial communities based on the different ecological functions of endophytic fungi under varying environments and for specific production goals.
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- Xiaoyu Li
- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources in Southwest China, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Patent Examination Cooperation Sichuan Center of the Patent Office, CNIPA, Chengdu, Sichaun, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources in Southwest China, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources in Southwest China, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- College of Medical Technology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Medical Technology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources in Southwest China, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Jalal A, Júnior EF, Teixeira Filho MCM. Interaction of Zinc Mineral Nutrition and Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria in Tropical Agricultural Systems: A Review. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:571. [PMID: 38475420 DOI: 10.3390/plants13050571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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The relationship between zinc mineral nutrition and plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) is pivotal in enhancing agricultural productivity, especially in tropical regions characterized by diverse climatic conditions and soil variability. This review synthesizes and critically evaluates current knowledge regarding the synergistic interaction between zinc mineral nutrition and PGPB in tropical agricultural systems. Zinc is an essential and fundamental micronutrient for various physiological and biochemical processes in plants. Its deficiency affects plant growth and development, decreasing yields and nutritional quality. In tropical regions, where soil zinc availability is often limited or imbalanced, the PGPB, through different mechanisms such as Zn solubilization; siderophore production; and phytohormone synthesis, supports Zn uptake and assimilation, thereby facilitating the adverse effects of zinc deficiency in plants. This review outlines the impacts of Zn-PGPB interactions on plant growth, root architecture, and productivity in tropical agricultural systems. The positive relationship between PGPB and plants facilitates Zn uptake and improves nutrient use efficiency, overall crop performance, and agronomic biofortification. In addition, this review highlights the importance of considering indigenous PGPB strains for specific tropical agroecosystems, acknowledging their adaptability to local conditions and their potential in sustainable agricultural practices. It is concluded that Zn fertilizer and PGPBs have synergistic interactions and can offer promising avenues for sustainable agriculture, addressing nutritional deficiencies, improving crop resilience, and ensuring food security.
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- Arshad Jalal
- School of Engineering, Department of Plant Health, Soils and Rural Engineering, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Ilha Solteira 15385-000, SP, Brazil
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- School of Engineering, Department of Plant Health, Soils and Rural Engineering, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Ilha Solteira 15385-000, SP, Brazil
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Emitaro WO, Kawaka F, Musyimi DM, Adienge A. Diversity of endophytic bacteria isolated from leguminous agroforestry trees in western Kenya. AMB Express 2024; 14:18. [PMID: 38329624 PMCID: PMC10853127 DOI: 10.1186/s13568-024-01676-6] [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: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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Plants have diverse and vast niches colonized by endophytic microorganisms that promote the wellbeing of host plant. These microbes inhabit internal plant tissues with no signs of ill health. Bacterial endophytes from many plants have been isolated and characterized due to their beneficial roles however their diversity in leguminous plants still remain unexploited. Diversity of bacterial endophytes isolated from Sesbania sesban, Leucaena diversifolia and Calliandra calothyrsus was assessed using morphological and molecular characteristics. A total of 27 pure isolates were recovered from C. Calothyrsus, L. diversifolia and S. sesban constituting 44.4%, 33.3% and 22.2% from the leaves, stems and roots respectively. The isolates differentiated into Gram positive and negative with rods and spherical shapes. Analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequences revealed 8 closely related bacterial genera that consisted of Bacillus (33.3%), Staphylococcus (22.2%), Alcaligens (11.1%), Pantoea (11.1%), Xanthomonas,and Sphingomonas (7.4%) each. Others included Acinetobacter, and Pseudomonas at 3.7% each. Bacterial endophytes of genus bacillus were isolated from all the three plants. These results indicate the presence of high diversity of endophytic bacteria associated with the different parts of L. diversifolia, S. sesban and C. salothyrsus growing in western Kenya.
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- William Omuketi Emitaro
- Department of Biological Sciences, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, 210, Bondo, 40601, Kenya.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, 210, Bondo, 40601, Kenya
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kenya Forestry Research Institute, 20412-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
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Muneer MA, Chen X, Wang H, Munir MZ, Afridi MS, Yan X, Ji B, Li W, Wu L, Zheng C. Unraveling two decades of phyllosphere endophytes: tracing research trends and insights through visualized knowledge maps, with emphasis on microbial interactions as emerging frontiers. STRESS BIOLOGY 2024; 4:12. [PMID: 38319560 PMCID: PMC10847081 DOI: 10.1007/s44154-024-00148-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Phyllosphere endophytes play a critical role in a myriad of biological functions, such as maintaining plant health and overall fitness. They play a determinative role in crop yield and quality by regulating vital processes, such as leaf functionality and longevity, seed mass, apical growth, flowering, and fruit development. This study conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis aiming to review the prevailing research trajectories in phyllosphere endophytes and harness both primary areas of interest and emerging challenges. A total of 156 research articles on phyllosphere endophytes, published between 2002 and 2022, were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). A systematic analysis was conducted using CiteSpace to visualize the evolution of publication frequency, the collaboration network, the co-citation network, and keywords co-occurrence. The findings indicated that initially, there were few publications on the topic of phyllosphere endophytes. However, from 2011 onwards, there was a notable increase in the number of publications on phyllosphere endophytes, gaining worldwide attention. Among authors, Arnold, A Elizabeth is widely recognized as a leading author in this research area. In terms of countries, the USA and China hold the highest rankings. As for institutional ranking, the University of Arizona is the most prevalent and leading institute in this particular subject. Collaborative efforts among the authors and institutions tend to be confined to small groups, and a large-scale collaborative network needs to be established. This study identified the influential journals, literature, and hot research topics. These findings also highlight the interconnected nature of key themes, e.g., phyllosphere endophyte research revolves around the four pillars: diversity, fungal endophytes, growth, and endophytic fungi. This study provides an in-depth perspective on phyllosphere endophytes studies, revealing the identification of biodiversity and microbial interaction of phyllosphere endophytes as the principal research frontiers. These analytical findings not only elucidate the recent trajectory of phyllosphere endophyte research but also provide invaluable insights for similar studies and their potential applications on a global scale.
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- Muhammad Atif Muneer
- International Magnesium Institute, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Anhui Province Key Lab of Farmland Ecological Conservation and Pollution Prevention; Anhui Province Engineering and Technology Research Center of Intelligent Manufacture and Efficient Utilization of Green Phosphorus Fertilizer, College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China
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- Anhui Province Key Lab of Farmland Ecological Conservation and Pollution Prevention; Anhui Province Engineering and Technology Research Center of Intelligent Manufacture and Efficient Utilization of Green Phosphorus Fertilizer, College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, 2199, Lishui Rd, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Lavras, MG, CEP 37200-900, Brazil
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- International Magnesium Institute, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- College of Grassland Science, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- Fujian Institute of Tobacco Sciences, Fuzhou, 350013, China
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- International Magnesium Institute, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- International Magnesium Institute, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
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Negi R, Sharma B, Kumar S, Chaubey KK, Kaur T, Devi R, Yadav A, Kour D, Yadav AN. Plant endophytes: unveiling hidden applications toward agro-environment sustainability. Folia Microbiol (Praha) 2024; 69:181-206. [PMID: 37747637 DOI: 10.1007/s12223-023-01092-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Endophytic microbes are plant-associated microorganisms that reside in the interior tissue of plants without causing damage to the host plant. Endophytic microbes can boost the availability of nutrient for plant by using a variety of mechanisms such as fixing nitrogen, solubilizing phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, and producing siderophores, ammonia, hydrogen cyanide, and phytohormones that help plant for growth and protection against various abiotic and biotic stresses. The microbial endophytes have attained the mechanism of producing various hydrolytic enzymes such as cellulase, pectinase, xylanase, amylase, gelatinase, and bioactive compounds for plant growth promotion and protection. The efficient plant growth promoting endophytic microbes could be used as an alternative of chemical fertilizers for agro-environmental sustainability. Endophytic microbes belong to different phyla including Euryarchaeota, Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, Mucoromycota, Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, and Actinobacteria. The most pre-dominant group of bacteria belongs to Proteobacteria including α-, β-, γ-, and δ-Proteobacteria. The least diversity of the endophytic microbes have been revealed from Bacteroidetes, Deinococcus-Thermus, and Acidobacteria. Among reported genera, Achromobacter, Burkholderia, Bacillus, Enterobacter, Herbaspirillum, Pseudomonas, Pantoea, Rhizobium, and Streptomyces were dominant in most host plants. The present review deals with plant endophytic diversity, mechanisms of plant growth promotion, protection, and their role for agro-environmental sustainability. In the future, application of endophytic microbes have potential role in enhancement of crop productivity and maintaining the soil health in sustainable manner.
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- Rajeshwari Negi
- Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Khem Singh Gill Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmour, 173101, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Akal College of Basic Sciences, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmour, 173101, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, GLA University, Mathura, 281406, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Division of Research and Innovation, School of Applied and Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Premnagar, Dehradun, 248007, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Khem Singh Gill Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmour, 173101, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Khem Singh Gill Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmour, 173101, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Akal College of Basic Sciences, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmour, 173101, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Khem Singh Gill Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmour, 173101, Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Lastochkina O, Yuldashev R, Avalbaev A, Allagulova C, Veselova S. The Contribution of Hormonal Changes to the Protective Effect of Endophytic Bacterium Bacillus subtilis on Two Wheat Genotypes with Contrasting Drought Sensitivities under Osmotic Stress. Microorganisms 2023; 11:2955. [PMID: 38138099 PMCID: PMC10745732 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11122955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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A comparative analysis was conducted to evaluate the effects of seed priming with endophytic bacterium Bacillus subtilis 10-4 (BS) on the hormonal system and cell wall tolerance (lipid peroxidation (LPO), electrolyte leakage (EL), and root lignin deposition) of two Triticum aestivum L. (wheat) varieties with contrasting drought sensitivities (Ekada 70-drought-tolerant (DT); Salavat Yulaev-drought-sensitive (DS)) under normal conditions and 12% polyethylene glycol-6000 (PEG)-induced osmotic stress. The results showed that under normal conditions, the growth stimulation in wheat plants by BS was attributed to changes in the hormonal balance, particularly an increase in endogenous indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) accumulation. However, under stress, a significant hormonal imbalance was observed in wheat seedlings, characterized by a pronounced accumulation of abscisic acid (ABA) and a decrease in the levels of IAA and cytokinins (CK). These effects were reflected in the inhibition of plant growth. BS exhibited a protective effect on stressed plants, as evidenced by a significantly lower amplitude of stress-induced changes in the hormonal system: maintaining the content of IAA at a level close to the control, reducing stress-induced ABA accumulation, and preventing CK depletion. These effects were further reflected in the normalization of growth parameters in dehydrated seedlings, as well as a decrease in leaf chlorophyll degradation, LPO, and EL, along with an increase in lignin deposition in the basal part of the roots in both genotypes. Overall, the findings demonstrate that BS, producing phytohormones, specifically IAA and ABA, had a more pronounced protective effect on DT plants, as evidenced by a smaller amplitude of stress-induced hormonal changes, higher leaf chlorophyll content, root lignin deposition, and lower cell membrane damage (LPO) and permeability (EL) compared to DS plants.
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- Oksana Lastochkina
- Institute of Biochemistry and Genetics—Subdivision of the Ufa Federal Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 71 Pr. Oktyabrya, 450054 Ufa, Russia (A.A.); (S.V.)
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Yang X, Tan AJ, Zheng MM, Feng D, Mao K, Yang GL. Physiological response, microbial diversity characterization, and endophytic bacteria isolation of duckweed under cadmium stress. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 902:166056. [PMID: 37558073 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Duckweed is a cadmium (Cd) hyperaccumulator. However, its enrichment characteristics and physiological responses to Cd have not been systematically studied. The physiological responses, enrichment characteristics, diversity of endophytic bacterial communities, and isolation of Cd-resistant endophytes in duckweed (Lemna minor 0014) were studied for different durations and Cd concentrations. The results indicated that peroxidase (POD) and catalase (CAT) activities decreased while superoxide dismutase activity first increased and then decreased with increasing Cd stress duration. POD activities, CAT activities, and O2- increased as Cd concentrations increased. Malondialdehyde content and Cd accumulation in duckweed increased with increasing concentrations and time. This endophytic diversity study identified 488 operational taxonomic units, with the dominant groups being Proteobacteria, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria. Paenibacillus sp. Y11, a strain tolerant to high concentrations of Cd and capable of significantly promoting duckweed growth, was isolated from the plant. Our study revealed the effects of heavy metals on aquatic plants, providing a theoretical basis for the application of duckweed in water pollution.
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- Xiao Yang
- Key laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center for Mountain Ecology & Agro-Bioengineering (CICMEAB), College of Life Sciences/Institute of Agro-bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China
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- Key laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center for Mountain Ecology & Agro-Bioengineering (CICMEAB), College of Life Sciences/Institute of Agro-bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China
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- Key laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center for Mountain Ecology & Agro-Bioengineering (CICMEAB), College of Life Sciences/Institute of Agro-bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China
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- Key laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center for Mountain Ecology & Agro-Bioengineering (CICMEAB), College of Life Sciences/Institute of Agro-bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China
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- Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550081, Guizhou Province, China
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- Key laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center for Mountain Ecology & Agro-Bioengineering (CICMEAB), College of Life Sciences/Institute of Agro-bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China; Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550081, Guizhou Province, China.
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Lovecká P, Kroneislová G, Novotná Z, Röderová J, Demnerová K. Plant Growth-Promoting Endophytic Bacteria Isolated from Miscanthus giganteus and Their Antifungal Activity. Microorganisms 2023; 11:2710. [PMID: 38004722 PMCID: PMC10672898 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11112710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Modern technologies can satisfy human needs only with the use of large quantities of fertilizers and pesticides that are harmful to the environment. For this reason, it is possible to develop new technologies for sustainable agriculture. The process could be carried out by using endophytic microorganisms with a (possible) positive effect on plant vitality. Bacterial endophytes have been reported as plant growth promoters in several kinds of plants under normal and stressful conditions. In this study, isolates of bacterial endophytes from the roots and leaves of Miscanthus giganteus plants were tested for the presence of plant growth-promoting properties and their ability to inhibit pathogens of fungal origin. Selected bacterial isolates were able to solubilize inorganic phosphorus, fix nitrogen, and produce phytohormones, 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC) deaminase, and siderophore. Leaf bacterial isolate Pantoea ananat is 50 OL 2 had high production of siderophores (zone ≥ 5 mm), and limited phytohormone production, and was the only one to show ACC deaminase activity. The root bacterial isolate of Pseudomonas libanensis 5 OK 7A showed the best results in phytohormone production (N6-(Δ2-isopentenyl)adenine and indole-3-acetic acid, 11.7 and 12.6 ng·mL-1, respectively). Four fungal cultures-Fusarium sporotrichioides DBM 4330, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum SS-1, Botrytis cinerea DS 90 and Sphaerodes fimicola DS 93-were used to test the antifungal activity of selected bacterial isolates. These fungal cultures represent pathogenic families, especially for crops. All selected root endophyte isolates inhibited the pathogenic growth of all tested fungi with inhibition percentages ranging from 30 to 60%. Antifungal activity was also tested in two forms of immobilization of selected bacterial isolates: one in agar and the other on dextrin-coated cellulose carriers. These results demonstrated that the endophytic Pseudomonas sp. could be used as biofertilizers for crops.
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- Petra Lovecká
- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technická 3, 166 28 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technická 3, 166 28 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technická 3, 166 28 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Microbiology of the CAS, Vídeňská 1083, 142 20 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technická 3, 166 28 Prague, Czech Republic
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Narayanan M, Ma Y. Mitigation of heavy metal stress in the soil through optimized interaction between plants and microbes. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 345:118732. [PMID: 37536126 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Agricultural as well as industrial processes, such as mining and textile activities, are just a few examples of anthropogenic activities that have a long-term negative impact on the environment. Each of the aforementioned factors increases the concentration of heavy metals in soil. Heavy metal contamination in soil causes a wide range of environmental issues and is harmful to microbes, plants, and animals. Because of their non-biodegradability and toxic effects, preventing additional metal contamination and remediating the vast majority of contaminated sites around the world is critical. Hence, this review focuses on the effects of metal contamination on soil microbes, as well as plant-microbe interactions. Plant-associated probiotics reduce metal accumulation; the introduction of beneficial microbes is regarded as one of the most promising approaches to improving metal stress tolerance; thus, the study focuses on plant-microbe interactions as well as their actual implications via phytoremediation. Plant-microbe interaction can play an important role in acclimating vegetation (plants) to metalliferous conditions and should thus be studied to improve microbe-aided metal tolerance in plants. Plant-interacted microbes reduce metal accumulation in plant cells and metal bioaccumulation in the soil through a variety of processes. A novel phytobacterial approach, such as genetically modified microbes, is now being used to improve heavy metal cleanup as well as stress tolerance among plants. This review examines our current understanding of such negative consequences of heavy metal stresses, signaling responses, and the role of plant-associated microbiota in heavy metal stress tolerance and interaction.
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- Mathiyazhagan Narayanan
- Division of Research and Innovation, Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China.
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Sharma I, Raina A, Choudhary M, Apra, Kaul S, Dhar MK. Fungal endophyte bioinoculants as a green alternative towards sustainable agriculture. Heliyon 2023; 9:e19487. [PMID: 37662754 PMCID: PMC10472071 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Over the past half century, limited use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and conservation of the environment and natural resources have become the interdependent goals of sustainable agriculture. These practices support agriculture sustainability with less environmental and climatic impacts. Therefore, there is an upsurge in the need to introduce compatible booster methods for maximizing net production. The best straightforward strategy is to explore and utilize plant-associated beneficial microorganisms and their products. Bioinoculants are bioformulations consisting of selected microbial strains on a suitable carrier used in the enhancement of crop production. Fungal endophytes used as bioinoculants confer various benefits to the host, such as protection against pathogens by eliciting immune response, mineralization of essential nutrients, and promoting plant growth. Besides, they also produce various bioactive metabolites, phytohormones, and volatile organic compounds. To design various bioformulations, transdisciplinary approaches like genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, proteomics, and microbiome modulation strategies like gene editing and metabolic reconstruction have been explored. These studies will refine the existing knowledge on the diversity, phylogeny and beneficial traits of the microbes. This will also help in synthesizing microbial consortia by evaluating the role of structural and functional elements of communities in a controlled manner. The present review summarizes the beneficial aspects associated with fungal endophytes for capitalizing agricultural outputs, enlists various multi-omics techniques for understanding and modulating the mechanism involved in endophytism and the generation of new bioformulations for providing novel solutions for the enhancement of crop production.
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- Itika Sharma
- Fungal Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, 180006, India
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- Fungal Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, 180006, India
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- Fungal Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, 180006, India
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- Fungal Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, 180006, India
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- Fungal Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, 180006, India
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- Plant Genome Research Laboratory, School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, 180006, India
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Liu W, Cui X, Wang X, Shen C, Ji L, Zhang M, Wong MH, Zhang J, Shan S. Sugarcane mosaic virus reduced bacterial diversity and network complexity in the maize root endosphere. mSystems 2023; 8:e0019823. [PMID: 37382454 PMCID: PMC10469604 DOI: 10.1128/msystems.00198-23] [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: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
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Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV) causes mosaic disease in crops such as maize and sugarcane by its vector-an aphid-and is transmitted top-down into the root system. However, understanding of the effects of the aphid-borne virus on root-associated microbes after plant invasion remains limited. The current project investigated maize root-associated (rhizosphere and endosphere) bacterial communities, potential interspecies interaction, and assembly processes in response to SCMV invasion based on 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing. SCMV was detected in the roots 9 days after inoculation, and leaf mosaic and chlorosis appeared. The SCMV invasion markedly reduced the α-diversity of endosphere bacteria compared with uninoculated controls (Mock). The connectivity and complexity of the bacterial co-occurrence network in the root endosphere decreased after SCMV invasion, implying that the plant virus may alter root endophyte-microbial interactions. Moreover, a signature that deviates more from stochastic processes was observed in virus-infected plants. Unexpectedly, the rhizosphere bacterial communities were rarely affected by the viral invasion. This study lays the foundation for elucidating the fate of the microbial component of the plant holobiont following aphid-borne virus exposure. IMPORTANCE Biotic (e.g., soil-borne viruses) stress can alter root-associated bacterial communities, essential in maintaining host plant growth and health. However, the regulation of root-associated microorganisms by plant viruses from shoots is still largely unknown. Our results show that plant virus invasion leads to reduced and simpler inter-microbial communication in the maize endosphere. In addition, stochastic processes act on bacterial community assembly in both rhizosphere and endosphere, and bacterial communities in virus-invaded plant endosphere tend to shift toward deterministic processes. Our study highlights the negative effects of plant viruses on root endophytes from the microbial ecology perspective, which may be microbially mediated mechanisms of plant diseases.
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- Wenbo Liu
- Key Laboratory of Recycling and Eco-treatment of Waste Biomass of Zhejiang Province, School of Environmental and Natural Resources, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Recycling and Eco-treatment of Waste Biomass of Zhejiang Province, School of Environmental and Natural Resources, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology and Key Laboratory of Pest Monitoring and Green Management-MOA, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Recycling and Eco-treatment of Waste Biomass of Zhejiang Province, School of Environmental and Natural Resources, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Biology, University of York, Wentworth Way, York, United Kingdom
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- Key Laboratory of Recycling and Eco-treatment of Waste Biomass of Zhejiang Province, School of Environmental and Natural Resources, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Recycling and Eco-treatment of Waste Biomass of Zhejiang Province, School of Environmental and Natural Resources, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, China
- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education and Research (CHEER), Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Recycling and Eco-treatment of Waste Biomass of Zhejiang Province, School of Environmental and Natural Resources, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Recycling and Eco-treatment of Waste Biomass of Zhejiang Province, School of Environmental and Natural Resources, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, China
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Wei TL, Zheng YP, Wang ZH, Shang YX, Pei MS, Liu HN, Yu YH, Shi QF, Jiang DM, Guo DL. Comparative microbiome analysis reveals the variation in microbial communities between 'Kyoho' grape and its bud mutant variety. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0290853. [PMID: 37647311 PMCID: PMC10468054 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0290853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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Microbes are an important part of the vineyard ecosystem, which significantly influence the quality of grapes. Previously, we identified a bud mutant variety (named 'Fengzao') from 'Kyoho' grapes. The variation of microbial communities in grape and its bud mutant variety has not been studied yet. So, in this study, with the samples of both 'Fengzao' and 'Kyoho', we conducted high-throughput microbiome sequencing and investigated their microbial communities in different tissues. Obvious differences were observed in the microbial communities between 'Fengzao' and 'Kyoho'. The fruit and the stem are the tissues with relatively higher abundance of microbes, while the leaves contained less microbes. The fruit and the stem of 'Kyoho' and the stem of 'Fengzao' had relatively higher species diversity based on the alpha diversity analysis. Proteobacteria, Enterobacteriaceae and Rhodobacteraceae had significantly high abundance in 'Fengzao'. Firmicutes and Pseudomonas were highly abundant in the stems of 'Kyoho', and family of Spirochaetaceae, Anaplasmataceae, Chlorobiaceae, and Sphingomonadaceae, and genera of Spirochaeta, Sphingomonas, Chlorobaculum and Wolbachia were abundant in the fruits of 'Kyoho'. These identified microbes are main components of the microbial communities, and could be important regulators of grapevine growth and development. This study revealed the differences in the microbial compositions between 'Kyoho' and its bud mutant, and these identified microbes will be significant resources for the future researches on the quality regulation and disease control of grapevines.
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- Tong-Lu Wei
- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, China
- Henan Engineering Technology Research Center of Quality Regulation of Horticultural Plants, Luoyang, 471023, China
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- Library, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, China
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- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, China
- Henan Engineering Technology Research Center of Quality Regulation of Horticultural Plants, Luoyang, 471023, China
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- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, China
- Henan Engineering Technology Research Center of Quality Regulation of Horticultural Plants, Luoyang, 471023, China
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- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, China
- Henan Engineering Technology Research Center of Quality Regulation of Horticultural Plants, Luoyang, 471023, China
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- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, China
- Henan Engineering Technology Research Center of Quality Regulation of Horticultural Plants, Luoyang, 471023, China
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- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, China
- Henan Engineering Technology Research Center of Quality Regulation of Horticultural Plants, Luoyang, 471023, China
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- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, China
- Henan Engineering Technology Research Center of Quality Regulation of Horticultural Plants, Luoyang, 471023, China
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- Jiangsu Red Sun Wine Industry Limited Company, Xuzhou, 221000, China
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- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, China
- Henan Engineering Technology Research Center of Quality Regulation of Horticultural Plants, Luoyang, 471023, China
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Kaur G, Patel A, Dwibedi V, Rath SK. Harnessing the action mechanisms of microbial endophytes for enhancing plant performance and stress tolerance: current understanding and future perspectives. Arch Microbiol 2023; 205:303. [PMID: 37561224 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-023-03643-4] [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: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Microbial endophytes are microorganisms that reside within plant tissues without causing any harm to their hosts. These microorganisms have been found to confer a range of benefits to plants, including increased growth and stress tolerance. In this review, we summarize the recent advances in our understanding of the mechanisms by which microbial endophytes confer abiotic and biotic stress tolerance to their host plants. Specifically, we focus on the roles of endophytes in enhancing nutrient uptake, modulating plant hormones, producing secondary metabolites, and activating plant defence responses. We also discuss the challenges associated with developing microbial endophyte-based products for commercial use, including product refinement, toxicology analysis, and prototype formulation. Despite these challenges, there is growing interest in the potential applications of microbial endophytes in agriculture and environmental remediation. With further research and development, microbial endophyte-based products have the potential to play a significant role in sustainable agriculture and environmental management.
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- Gursharan Kaur
- University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, India
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- University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, India
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- University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, India.
- Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences, Volcani Resaerch Center, Agricultural Research Organization, 7528809, Rishon Lezion, Israel.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceuticals and Population Health Informatics, Faculty of Pharmacy, DIT University, Dehradun, 248009, Uttarakhand, India.
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Enagbonma BJ, Fadiji AE, Ayangbenro AS, Babalola OO. Communication between Plants and Rhizosphere Microbiome: Exploring the Root Microbiome for Sustainable Agriculture. Microorganisms 2023; 11:2003. [PMID: 37630562 PMCID: PMC10458600 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11082003] [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: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Plant roots host numerous microorganisms around and inside their roots, forming a community known as the root microbiome. An increasing bulk of research is underlining the influences root-associated microbial communities can have on plant health and development. However, knowledge on how plant roots and their associated microbes interact to bring about crop growth and yield is limited. Here, we presented (i) the communication strategies between plant roots and root-associated microbes and (ii) the applications of plant root-associated microbes in enhancing plant growth and yield. This review has been divided into three main sections: communications between root microbiome and plant root; the mechanism employed by root-associated microbes; and the chemical communication mechanisms between plants and microbes and their application in plant growth and yield. Understanding how plant root and root-associated microbes communicate is vital in designing ecofriendly strategies for targeted disease suppression and improved plant growth that will help in sustainable agriculture. Ensuring that plants become healthy and productive entails keeping plants under surveillance around the roots to recognize disease-causing microbes and similarly exploit the services of beneficial microorganisms in nutrient acquisition, stress mitigation, and growth promotion.
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- Food Security and Safety Focus Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Private Mail Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
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Yuan T, Qazi IH, Yang P, Zhang X, Li J, Liu J. Analysis of endophytic bacterial flora of mulberry cultivars susceptible and resistant to bacterial wilt using metagenomic sequencing and culture-dependent approach. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 39:163. [PMID: 37067654 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-023-03599-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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Endophytes have a wide range of potential in maintaining plant health and sustainable agricultural environmental conditions. In this study, we analysed the diversity of endophytic bacteria in four mulberry cultivars with different resistance capacity against bacterial wilt using metagenomic sequencing and culture-dependent approaches. We further assessed the role of 11 shared genera in the control of bacterial wilt of mulberry. The results of the present study showed that Actinobacteria, Firmicutes, and Proteobacteria were the three dominant phyla in all communities, with the representative genera Acinetobacter and Pseudomonas. The diversity analysis showed that the communities of the highly and moderately resistant varieties were more diverse compared to those of the weakly resistant and susceptible varieties. The control tests of mulberry bacterial wilt showed that Pantoea, Atlantibacter, Stenotrophomonas, and Acinetobacter were effective, with a control rate of over 80%. Microbacterium and Kosakonia were moderately effective, with a control rate between 50 and 80%. At the same time, Escherichia, Lysinibacillus, Pseudomonas, and Rhizobium were found to be less effective, with a control rate of less than 40%. In conclusion, this study provides a reasonable experimental reference data for the control of bacterial wilt of mulberry.
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- Ting Yuan
- College of Animal Science, Regional Sericulture Training Center For Asia-Pacific, South China Agriculture University, Wushan Road, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Animal Science, Regional Sericulture Training Center For Asia-Pacific, South China Agriculture University, Wushan Road, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
- Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sakrand, 67210, Pakistan
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- College of Animal Science, Regional Sericulture Training Center For Asia-Pacific, South China Agriculture University, Wushan Road, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Animal Science, Regional Sericulture Training Center For Asia-Pacific, South China Agriculture University, Wushan Road, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Animal Science, Regional Sericulture Training Center For Asia-Pacific, South China Agriculture University, Wushan Road, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Animal Science, Regional Sericulture Training Center For Asia-Pacific, South China Agriculture University, Wushan Road, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China.
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Chaudhary R, Kumar V, Gupta S, Naik B, Prasad R, Mishra S, Saris PEJ, Kumar V. Finger Millet ( Eleusine coracana) Plant-Endophyte Dynamics: Plant Growth, Nutrient Uptake, and Zinc Biofortification. Microorganisms 2023; 11:microorganisms11040973. [PMID: 37110396 PMCID: PMC10143119 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11040973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Endophytic fungi and bacteria were isolated from finger millet and their effects on finger millet growth parameters and zinc and NPK contents in grains were studied. Out of 70 fungal and 112 bacterial endophytes, the two best fungal and bacterial isolates were selected on the basis of zinc solubilization and plant-growth-promoting attributes. The fungal isolates identified were Aspergillus terreus and Lecanicillium sp., and the bacterial isolates were Pseudomonas bijieensis and Priestia megaterium. The endophytic zinc, NPK mobilization, and plant-growth-promoting efficacy were determined in a pot experiment with zinc carbonate as the zinc source. Endophytic-primed plants showed enhanced shoot and root lengths compared to the unprimed control. Endophytes increased the zinc content in grains by between 12.12% and 18.80% compared to control plants. Endophytes also augmented the NPK concentrations in seeds compared to control plants and exhibited stability in a diverse range of pHs, temperatures, and NaCl concentrations, and exhibited growth on various carbohydrate and nitrogen sources. This is the first study reporting the interaction of Aspergillus terreus, Lecanicillium sp., Pseudomonas bijieensis, and Priestia megaterium with finger millet for grain Zn biofortification and NPK concentration enhancement. This study indicated that zinc-dissolving endophytes possess the potential for enhancing the zinc and NPK content in grains in addition to the plant-growth-promoting attributes.
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- Renu Chaudhary
- Himalayan School of Biosciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant, Dehradun 248016, India
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- Himalayan School of Biosciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant, Dehradun 248016, India
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- Himalayan School of Biosciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant, Dehradun 248016, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Graphic Era (Deemed to be) University, Bell Road, Clement Town, Dehradun 248002, India
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- Department of Botany, School of Life Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari 845401, India
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- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, GLA University, Mathura 281406, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
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- Himalayan School of Biosciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant, Dehradun 248016, India
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Firoozbahr M, Kingshott P, Palombo EA, Zaferanloo B. Recent Advances in Using Natural Antibacterial Additives in Bioactive Wound Dressings. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:644. [PMID: 36839966 PMCID: PMC10004169 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Wound care is a global health issue with a financial burden of up to US $96.8 billion annually in the USA alone. Chronic non-healing wounds which show delayed and incomplete healing are especially problematic. Although there are more than 3000 dressing types in the wound management market, new developments in more efficient wound dressings will require innovative approaches such as embedding antibacterial additives into wound-dressing materials. The lack of novel antibacterial agents and the misuse of current antibiotics have caused an increase in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) which is estimated to cause 10 million deaths by 2050 worldwide. These ongoing challenges clearly indicate an urgent need for developing new antibacterial additives in wound dressings targeting microbial pathogens. Natural products and their derivatives have long been a significant source of pharmaceuticals against AMR. Scrutinising the data of newly approved drugs has identified plants as one of the biggest and most important sources in the development of novel antibacterial drugs. Some of the plant-based antibacterial additives, such as essential oils and plant extracts, have been previously used in wound dressings; however, there is another source of plant-derived antibacterial additives, i.e., those produced by symbiotic endophytic fungi, that show great potential in wound dressing applications. Endophytes represent a novel, natural, and sustainable source of bioactive compounds for therapeutic applications, including as efficient antibacterial additives for chronic wound dressings. This review examines and appraises recent developments in bioactive wound dressings that incorporate natural products as antibacterial agents as well as advances in endophyte research that show great potential in treating chronic wounds.
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- Meysam Firoozbahr
- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
- ARC Training Centre Training Centre in Surface Engineering for Advanced Materials (SEAM), School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
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Tariq M, Hasnain N, Rasul I, Asad MA, Javed A, Rashid K, Shafique J, Iram W, Hameed A, Zafar M. Reconnoitering the capabilities of nodule endophytic Pantoea dispersa for improved nodulation and grain yield of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 39:85. [PMID: 36705812 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-023-03525-3] [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: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Microorganisms belonging to root and soil provide a wide range of services and benefits to the plant by promoting plant growth and controlling phytopathogens. This study aimed to isolate endophytic bacteria from the root nodules of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) and determine their potential in improving plant growth. A total of nineteen different bacterial morphotypes were isolated from root nodules of chickpea and characterized in vitro for plant growth promotion abilities. All bacterial isolates were able to produce indole acetic acid at varying levels, out of which MCA19 was screened as the most efficient indole acetic acid producer (10.25 µg mL-1). MCA8, MCA9, MCA10, MCA11, MCA16, MCA17 and MCA19 were positive for phosphate solubilization, out of which MCA9 was best phosphate solubilizer (18.8 µg mL-1). All bacterial strains showed varying ability to grow on nitrogen-free media. Hydrogen cyanide, pectinase, and cellulase production ability were also observed in isolates, in which MCA9, MCA12, MCA17 and MCA19 were found best. Based on in vitro testing, five isolates MCA2, MCA9, MCA11, MCA17 and MCA19 were selected for further studies. Bacterial isolates MCA9, MCA11, MCA17 and MCA19 were identified by 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis as Pantoea dispersa while MCA2 as Rhizobium pusense. This is the first report on the existence of Pantoea dispersa in the root nodules of chickpea. In pot experiment, a maximum increase of 30% was recorded in plant dry weight upon the application of MCA19. Under field conditions, bacterial isolates, MCA2, MCA11 and MCA19 significantly enhanced nodulation and yield parameters of chickpea, compared to control. Pantoea dispersa MCA19 displayed the highest plant growth-promoting potential by increasing 38% grain yield. Our results indicate that Pantoea dispersa MCA19 is a promising biofertilizer for future applications.
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- Mohsin Tariq
- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Plant Breeding and Acclimatization Institute, National Research Institute, 05-870, Radzikow, Blonie, Poland
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Mushtaq S, Shafiq M, Tariq MR, Sami A, Nawaz-ul-Rehman MS, Bhatti MHT, Haider MS, Sadiq S, Abbas MT, Hussain M, Shahid MA. Interaction between bacterial endophytes and host plants. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 13:1092105. [PMID: 36743537 PMCID: PMC9890182 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1092105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Endophytic bacteria are mainly present in the plant's root systems. Endophytic bacteria improve plant health and are sometimes necessary to fight against adverse conditions. There is an increasing trend for the use of bacterial endophytes as bio-fertilizers. However, new challenges are also arising regarding the management of these newly discovered bacterial endophytes. Plant growth-promoting bacterial endophytes exist in a wide host range as part of their microbiome, and are proven to exhibit positive effects on plant growth. Endophytic bacterial communities within plant hosts are dynamic and affected by abiotic/biotic factors such as soil conditions, geographical distribution, climate, plant species, and plant-microbe interaction at a large scale. Therefore, there is a need to evaluate the mechanism of bacterial endophytes' interaction with plants under field conditions before their application. Bacterial endophytes have both beneficial and harmful impacts on plants but the exact mechanism of interaction is poorly understood. A basic approach to exploit the potential genetic elements involved in an endophytic lifestyle is to compare the genomes of rhizospheric plant growth-promoting bacteria with endophytic bacteria. In this mini-review, we will be focused to characterize the genetic diversity and dynamics of endophyte interaction in different host plants.
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- Sehrish Mushtaq
- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Virology Lab, Centre of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology (CABB), University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and Bioinformatics (IBBB), The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Horticultural Science Department, North Florida Research and Education Center, University of Florida/IFAS, Quincy, FL, United States
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- Horticultural Science Department, North Florida Research and Education Center, University of Florida/IFAS, Quincy, FL, United States
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Younas H, Nazir A, Bareen FE, Thies JE. Metabolic profile and molecular characterization of endophytic bacteria isolated from Pinus sylvestris L. with growth-promoting effect on sunflower. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:40147-40161. [PMID: 36607575 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-25118-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Endophytic bacteria inhabit plant tissues such as roots, stems, leaves, fruits, and seeds and can multiply inside plant tissue without damaging them. This study involves the isolation, characterization, metabolic profiling, and effect of endophytic bacteria isolated from the roots of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris), on the growth of sunflower. In the current study, fifteen isolates of endophytic bacteria were obtained from the roots of Scots pine, and their molecular characterization was performed using 16 s rRNA ribotyping. The molecular characterization revealed that the strains belonged to Bacillus spp., Pseudomonas spp., Micrococcus sp., Serratia sp., Enterobacter sp., Pantoea sp., Staphylococcus sp., and Microbacterium sp. Among the isolated strains, 9 strains showed positive results for ammonium production, 12 strains for calcium solubilization, 11 strains for magnesium solubilization, 5 strains for zinc solubilization, 12 strains for phosphate solubilization, 8 strains for potassium solubilization, 10 strains for indole acetic acid (IAA) production, 9 strains for siderophore, and 6 strains for hydrogen cyanide (HCN) production. The greenhouse experiment results demonstrated that all isolated endophytic bacteria improved the shoot length, dry weight, and chlorophyll content of sunflower, whereas a significant increase was observed by PS-3 (Bacillus cereus), PS-6 (Serratia marcescens), and PS-8 (Pseudomonas putida). Besides, the concentration of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium were also measured in sunflower shoots, and results asserted that bacterial inoculation increased the bioavailability of these essential nutrients to plants compared to uninoculated control. Thus, these endophytic bacteria could be used as an encouraging option to improve plant growth and performance.
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- Hajira Younas
- Institute of Botany, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Botany, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan
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- Institute of Botany, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan.,Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Lahore, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Crop and Soil Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
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Negi R, Kaur T, Devi R, Kour D, Yadav AN. Assessment of nitrogen-fixing endophytic and mineral solubilizing rhizospheric bacteria as multifunctional microbial consortium for growth promotion of wheat and wild wheat relative Aegilops kotschyi. Heliyon 2022; 8:e12579. [PMID: 36601433 PMCID: PMC9806681 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Microbes play crucial functions in maintaining the health and growth of the plants directly or indirectly by supplying nutrients. These microbes could be used as biofertilizers for the enhancement of soil health and growth of crops. In preset investigation, potential microbes from endophytic and rhizospheric region of Aegilops kotschyi growing in green slopes of Shivaliks, Himachal Pradesh were sorted out and screened for plant growth promoting attributes including phosphorus and potassium solubilization. The potential bacterial strains were identified through 16S rRNA gene sequencing and developed as microbial consortium for the plant growth of wheat and wild wheat relative Aegilops kotschyi. A total 125 isolates of bacteria were sorted out and among them 36 were found as P-solubilizers and 19 showed K-solubilization attribute and two highly potential bacterial strain were identified as Bacillus tropicus EU-ARP-44 (P-solubilizer; 270.5 ± 0.00 mg L-1) and B. megaterium EU-ARK-23 (K-Solubilizer; 51.3 ± 1.7 mg mL-1). The microbial consortium of Rahnella sp. strain EU-A3SNfb (N-fixer; MN294545), B. tropicus EU-ARP-44 (P-solubilizer) and B. megaterium EU-ARK-23 (K-solubilizer) evaluation in Aegilops kotschyi and wheat crop resulted in the enhancement of growth as well as physiological parameter including shoot/root length, fresh/dry weight and chlorophyll, carotenoid, total soluble sugar content, phenolic and flavonoid content as compared to un-inoculated control. Microbial consortium consisting of potential plant growth promoting (PGP) bacterial strains could be used as biofertilizer and bioinoculants in cereals crop growing in hilly region.
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- Rajeshwari Negi
- Microbial Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Khem Singh Gill Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmour, 173101, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Microbial Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Khem Singh Gill Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmour, 173101, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Microbial Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Khem Singh Gill Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmour, 173101, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Akal College of Basic Sciences, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmour, 173101, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Microbial Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Khem Singh Gill Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmour, 173101, Himachal Pradesh, India,Corresponding author.;
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Li W, Cao G, Zhu M, Zhang Y, Zhou R, Zhao Z, Guo Y, Yang W, Zheng B, Tan J, Sun Y. Isolation, Identification and Pollution Prevention of Bacteria and Fungi during the Tissue Culture of Dwarf Hygro ( Hygrophila polysperma) Explants. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10122476. [PMID: 36557729 PMCID: PMC9785981 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10122476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Microbial contamination causes serious damage in plant tissue culture, and attention is always being paid regarding how to control and prevent the unwanted pollution. Dwarf hygro (Hygrophila polysperma) is a popular ornamental aquatic plant and its tissue culture has been reported, but the microbial pollution and the cure of microbial pollution was unknown. In this study, a number of bacteria and fungi were isolated from contaminants in MS culture media. Based on the 16S rDNA and ITS sequencing, it was identified that fifteen bacteria belong to Bacillus, Enterobacter, Pantoea, Kosakonia, Ensifer and Klebsiella, and three fungi belong to Plectosphaerella, Cladosporium and Peniophora, respectively. In addition, some drugs were further tested to be free of the bacteria and fungi pollution. The results revealed that 10 μg/mL of kanamycin, 5 μg/mL of chloramphenicol, and 0.015625% potassium sorbate could be applied jointly in MS media to prevent the microbial pollution, and the survival rate of H. polysperma explants was highly improved. This study reveals the bacteria and fungi species from the culture pollution of H. polysperma and provides a practical reference for optimizing the tissue culture media for other aquatic plants.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +86-0532-8655-0511
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Euterpe oleracea Mart (Açaizeiro) from the Brazilian Amazon: A Novel Font of Fungi for Lipase Production. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10122394. [PMID: 36557647 PMCID: PMC9784082 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10122394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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Lipases (EC 3.1.1.3) are hydrolases that catalyze triglycerides hydrolysis in free fatty acids and glycerol. Among the microorganisms that produce lipolytic enzymes, the entophytic fungi stand out. We evaluated 32 fungi of different genera, Pestalotiopsis, Aspergillus, Trichoderma, Penicillium, Fusarium, Colletotrichum, Chaetomium, Mucor, Botryodiplodia, Xylaria, Curvularia, Neocosmospora and Verticillium, isolated from Euterpe oleracea Mart. (Açaizeiro) from the Brazilian Amazon for lipase activity. The presence of lipase was evidenced by the deposition of calcium crystals. The endophytic Pestalotiopsis sp. (31) and Aspergillus sp. (24) with Pz 0.237 (++++) and 0.5 (++++), respectively, were the ones that showed the highest lipolytic activity in a solid medium. Lipase activity was rated in liquid medium, in a different range of temperatures (°C), pH and time (days). The values obtained in the production of lipase by the endophytic fungi were 94% for Pestalotiopsis sp. (31) and 93.87% for Aspergillus sp. (24). Therefore, it is emphasized that the endophytic fungus isolated the E. oleracea palm may be a potential candidate to produce enzymes of global commercial interest.
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Kandasamy GD, Kathirvel P. Insights into bacterial endophytic diversity and isolation with a focus on their potential applications –A review. Microbiol Res 2022; 266:127256. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2022.127256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Lu GH, Zheng K, Cao R, Fazal A, Na Z, Wang Y, Yang Y, Sun B, Yang H, Na ZY, Zhao X. Root-associated fungal microbiota of the perennial sweet sorghum cultivar under field growth. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:1026339. [PMID: 36386674 PMCID: PMC9643593 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1026339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Root-associated fungal microbiota, which inhabit the rhizosphere, rhizoplane and endosphere, have a profound impact on plant growth and development. Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench, also called broomcorn or sweet sorghum, is a multipurpose crop. The comparison between annual and perennial sweet sorghum cultivars in terms of plant growth, as well as their interactions with belowground fungal microbiota, is still poorly understood, although there has been growing interest in the mutualism between annual sweet sorghum and soil bacteria or bacterial endophytes. In this study, the perennial sweet sorghum cultivar N778 (N778 simply) and its control lines TP213 and TP60 were designed to grow under natural field conditions. Bulk soil, rhizosphere soil and sorghum roots were collected at the blooming and maturity stages, and then the fungal microbiota of those samples were characterized by high-throughput sequencing of the fungal ITS1 amplicon. Our results revealed that the alpha diversity of the fungal microbiota in rhizosphere soil and root samples was significantly different between N778 and the two control lines TP213 and TP60 at the blooming or maturity stage. Moreover, beta diversity in rhizosphere soil of N778 was distinct from those of TP213 and TP60, while beta diversity in root samples of N778 was distinct from those of TP213 but not TP60 by PCoA based on Bray–Curtis and WUF distance metrics. Furthermore, linear discriminant analysis (LDA) and multiple group comparisons revealed that OTU4372, a completely unclassified taxon but with symbiotroph mode, was enriched in sorghum roots, especially in N778 aerial roots at the blooming stage. Our results indicate that Cladosporium and Alternaria, two fungal genera in the rhizosphere soil, may also be dominant indicators of sorghum yield and protein content in addition to Fusarium at the maturity stage and imply that the perennial sweet sorghum N778 can primarily recruit dominant psychrotolerant bacterial taxa but not dominant cold-tolerant fungal taxa into its rhizosphere to support its survival below the freezing point.
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- Gui-Hua Lu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Eco-Agricultural Biotechnology Around Hongze Lake, School of Life Sciences, Huaiyin Normal University, Huai’an, China
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Gui-Hua Lu,
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Eco-Agricultural Biotechnology Around Hongze Lake, School of Life Sciences, Huaiyin Normal University, Huai’an, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Eco-Agricultural Biotechnology Around Hongze Lake, School of Life Sciences, Huaiyin Normal University, Huai’an, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Yunnan Eco-Agriculture Research Institute, Kunming, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Eco-Agricultural Biotechnology Around Hongze Lake, School of Life Sciences, Huaiyin Normal University, Huai’an, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Yunnan Eco-Agriculture Research Institute, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Eco-Agriculture Research Institute, Kunming, China
- Zhong-Yuan Na,
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Eco-Agricultural Biotechnology Around Hongze Lake, School of Life Sciences, Huaiyin Normal University, Huai’an, China
- Xiangxiang Zhao,
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Liu JQ, Chen SM, Zhang CM, Xu MJ, Xing K, Li CG, Li K, Zhang YQ, Qin S. Abundant and diverse endophytic bacteria associated with medicinal plant Arctium lappa L. and their potential for host plant growth promoting. Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek 2022; 115:1405-1420. [DOI: 10.1007/s10482-022-01785-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Lastochkina O, Aliniaeifard S, SeifiKalhor M, Bosacchi M, Maslennikova D, Lubyanova A. Novel Approaches for Sustainable Horticultural Crop Production: Advances and Prospects. HORTICULTURAE 2022; 8:910. [DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae8100910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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Reduction of plant growth, yield and quality due to diverse environmental constrains along with climate change significantly limit the sustainable production of horticultural crops. In this review, we highlight the prospective impacts that are positive challenges for the application of beneficial microbial endophytes, nanomaterials (NMs), exogenous phytohormones strigolactones (SLs) and new breeding techniques (CRISPR), as well as controlled environment horticulture (CEH) using artificial light in sustainable production of horticultural crops. The benefits of such applications are often evaluated by measuring their impact on the metabolic, morphological and biochemical parameters of a variety of cultures, which typically results in higher yields with efficient use of resources when applied in greenhouse or field conditions. Endophytic microbes that promote plant growth play a key role in the adapting of plants to habitat, thereby improving their yield and prolonging their protection from biotic and abiotic stresses. Focusing on quality control, we considered the effects of the applications of microbial endophytes, a novel class of phytohormones SLs, as well as NMs and CEH using artificial light on horticultural commodities. In addition, the genomic editing of plants using CRISPR, including its role in modulating gene expression/transcription factors in improving crop production and tolerance, was also reviewed.
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Suyal DC, Joshi D, Kumar S, Bhatt P, Narayan A, Giri K, Singh M, Soni R, Kumar R, Yadav A, Devi R, Kaur T, Kour D, Yadav AN. Himalayan Microbiomes for Agro-environmental Sustainability: Current Perspectives and Future Challenges. MICROBIAL ECOLOGY 2022; 84:643-675. [PMID: 34647148 DOI: 10.1007/s00248-021-01849-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The Himalayas are one of the most mystical, yet least studied terrains of the world. One of Earth's greatest multifaceted and diverse montane ecosystems is also one of the thirty-four global biodiversity hotspots of the world. These are supposed to have been uplifted about 60-70 million years ago and support, distinct environments, physiography, a variety of orogeny, and great biological diversity (plants, animals, and microbes). Microbes are the pioneer colonizer of the Himalayas that are involved in various bio-geological cycles and play various significant roles. The applications of Himalayan microbiomes inhabiting in lesser to greater Himalayas have been recognized. The researchers explored the applications of indigenous microbiomes in both agricultural and environmental sectors. In agriculture, microbiomes from Himalayan regions have been suggested as better biofertilizers and biopesticides for the crops growing at low temperature and mountainous areas as they help in the alleviation of cold stress and other biotic stresses. Along with alleviation of low temperature, Himalayan microbes also have the capability to enhance plant growth by availing the soluble form of nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and iron. These microbes have been recognized for producing plant growth regulators (abscisic acid, auxin, cytokinin, ethylene, and gibberellins). These microbes have been reported for bioremediating the diverse pollutants (pesticides, heavy metals, and xenobiotics) for environmental sustainability. In the current perspectives, present review provides a detailed discussion on the ecology, biodiversity, and adaptive features of the native Himalayan microbiomes in view to achieve agro-environmental sustainability.
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- Deep Chandra Suyal
- Department of Microbiology, Akal College of Basic Sciences, Eternal University, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board, Regional Office, Kashipur, Uttarakhand, India
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- Division of Crop Research, Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna, Bihar, India
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, 2480 06, India
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- Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat, 785 010, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Invertis Institute of Engineering and Technology (IIET), Invertis University, Bareilly, 243123, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Agriculture, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, India
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- Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Microbial Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Khem Singh Gill Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Microbial Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Khem Singh Gill Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Microbial Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Khem Singh Gill Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Microbial Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Khem Singh Gill Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Sa R, He S, Han D, Liu M, Yu Y, Shang R, Song M. Isolation and identification of a new biocontrol bacteria against Salvia miltiorrhiza root rot and optimization of culture conditions for antifungal substance production using response surface methodology. BMC Microbiol 2022; 22:231. [PMID: 36180825 PMCID: PMC9524000 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-022-02628-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background S. miltiorrhiza root rot is a soil-borne disease mainly caused by Fusarium solani and Fusarium oxysporum, which has spread rapidly in China in recent years. To reduce the amount of pesticides to control this plant fungal disease, biological control using endophytic bacteria is a promising method. Many endophytic bacteria show good biocontrol potential against various plant fungal diseases. The aims of this study were to isolate and identify endophytic bacteria with antifungal activity from Salvia miltiorrhiza plant tissue. In order to increase antifungal substances production, the culture conditions of the isolated DS-R5 strain were optimized through response surface methodology. Results Thirteen endophytic bacteria with antifungal activity against the target pathogenic fungus were successfully screened. The DS-R5 strain that had the strongest antifungal activity was identified based on morphological, physiological and biochemical characteristics, 16S rRNA and gyrB sequence analysis.The results of response surface methodology experiments showed that the optimal values of the three significant factors were as follows: medium volume, 51.0 ml; initial pH, 6.7; fermentation temperature, 33.1 °C. Under these optimal culture conditions, the titer of antifungal substances produced by the DS-R5 strain was 77.6% higher than that under the initial culture conditions. Conclusions The antifungal activity of endophytic bacteria from Salvia miltiorrhiza has been demonstrated for the first time, which may benefit future crop quality and production. In addition, response surface methodology can be well applied the optimization of culture conditions for antifungal substance, which lays the foundation for further research on strain DS-R5.
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- Rongbo Sa
- Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
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- Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
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- Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
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- Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
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- Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
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- Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
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- Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China.
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Huang K, Sun X, Zou Y, Li H, Xu P, Zhang W, Zhang Y, Li H, Sun H, Wang W, Pang M, Luo J. Comparison of the Endophytic Bacterial Microbiota of Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Ginger Rhizomes During the Activation of Adventitious Bud Development. PLANT DISEASE 2022; 106:2470-2479. [PMID: 35286131 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-09-21-2069-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Bacterial infections are the cause of rhizome rot in ginger (Zingiber officinale). Key members of the endophytic microbial community in ginger rhizomes have not been identified, and their impact on the decay of rhizomes during the activation of adventitious bud development has not been investigated. High-throughput, 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing and inoculation experiments were used to analyze the microbial diversity, community structure and composition, and pathogenicity of isolated bacteria. Our results indicated that the composition of the endophytic microbiota underwent a shift during the progression of rhizome rot disease. Enterobacteriaceae, Lachnospiraceae, and the bacterial genera Clostridium, Bacteroides, Acrobacter, Dysgonomonas, Anaerosinus, Pectobacterium, and Lactococcus were relatively abundant in the bacterial community of rhizomes exhibiting bacterial decay symptoms but were also present in asymptomatic rhizomes. The presence of Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonadaceae were positively correlated (ρ = 0.83) at the beginning of the sampling period in the symptomatic group, while a positive correlation (ρ = 0.89) was only observed after 20 days in the asymptomatic group. These data indicate that the co-occurrence of Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonadaceae may be associated with the development of ginger rot. Bacterial taxa isolated from ginger rhizomes, such as Enterobacter cloacae, E. hormaechei, and Pseudomonas putida, induced obvious rot symptoms when they were inoculated on ginger rhizomes. Notably, antibiotic-producing bacterial taxa in the Streptococcaceae and Flavobacteriaceae were also relatively abundant in rhizomes with rot and appeared to be linked to the onset of rhizome rot disease. Our results provide important information on the establishment and management of disease in ginger rhizomes.
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- Ke Huang
- College of Landscape Architecture and Life Science/Institute of Special Plants, Chongqing University of Arts & Sciences, Yongchuan, 402160, China
- Institute of Microbial Ecology, Chongqing University of Arts & Sciences, Yongchuan, 402160, China
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- West China Biopharm Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Life Science/Institute of Special Plants, Chongqing University of Arts & Sciences, Yongchuan, 402160, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Life Science/Institute of Special Plants, Chongqing University of Arts & Sciences, Yongchuan, 402160, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Life Science/Institute of Special Plants, Chongqing University of Arts & Sciences, Yongchuan, 402160, China
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- Agricultural and Rural Committee of Chongqing Rongchang District, Rongchang, 402460, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Life Science/Institute of Special Plants, Chongqing University of Arts & Sciences, Yongchuan, 402160, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Life Science/Institute of Special Plants, Chongqing University of Arts & Sciences, Yongchuan, 402160, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Life Science/Institute of Special Plants, Chongqing University of Arts & Sciences, Yongchuan, 402160, China
- Institute of Microbial Ecology, Chongqing University of Arts & Sciences, Yongchuan, 402160, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Life Science/Institute of Special Plants, Chongqing University of Arts & Sciences, Yongchuan, 402160, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing University of Arts & Sciences, Yongchuan, 402160, China
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Barbé S, Figàs-Segura À, Benada M, Navarro-Herrero I, Sampaio TM, Biosca EG, Marco-Noales E. Plant-associated microbiota as a source of antagonistic bacteria against the phytopathogen Erwinia amylovora. ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY REPORTS 2022; 14:559-569. [PMID: 35403335 DOI: 10.1111/1758-2229.13064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Control of bacterial plant diseases is a major concern, as they affect economically important species and spread easily, such as the case of fire blight of rosaceous caused by Erwinia amylovora. In the search for alternatives to the use of agrochemicals and antibiotics, this work presents a screening of natural bacterial antagonists of this relevant and devastating phytopathogen. We recovered bacterial isolates from different plant tissues and geographical origins and then selected those with the strongest ability to reduce fire blight symptoms ex vivo and remarkable in vitro antagonistic activity against E. amylovora. None of them elicited a hypersensitivity reaction in tobacco leaves, most produced several hydrolytic enzymes and presented other biocontrol and/or plant growth-promoting activities, such as siderophore production and phosphate solubilization. These isolates, considered as biocontrol candidates, were identified by 16S rRNA sequencing as Pseudomonas rhizosphaerae, Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens, Enterobacter cancerogenus, Pseudomonas azotoformans, Rosenbergiella epipactidis and Serratia plymuthica. This is the first time that the last five bacterial species are reported to have biocontrol potential against E. amylovora.
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- Silvia Barbé
- Centro de Protección Vegetal y Biotecnología, Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias (IVIA), CV-315 km 10.7, 46113 Moncada, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Microbiología y Ecología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universitat de València, C/Dr. Moliner, 50, 46100 Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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- Centro de Protección Vegetal y Biotecnología, Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias (IVIA), CV-315 km 10.7, 46113 Moncada, Valencia, Spain
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Earth and the Universe, 8 Mai 1945 University, Guelma, Algeria
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- Centro de Protección Vegetal y Biotecnología, Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias (IVIA), CV-315 km 10.7, 46113 Moncada, Valencia, Spain
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- Centro de Protección Vegetal y Biotecnología, Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias (IVIA), CV-315 km 10.7, 46113 Moncada, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Microbiología y Ecología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universitat de València, C/Dr. Moliner, 50, 46100 Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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- Centro de Protección Vegetal y Biotecnología, Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias (IVIA), CV-315 km 10.7, 46113 Moncada, Valencia, Spain
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Kim H, Jeon J, Lee KK, Lee YH. Longitudinal transmission of bacterial and fungal communities from seed to seed in rice. Commun Biol 2022; 5:772. [PMID: 35915150 PMCID: PMC9343636 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-022-03726-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Vertical transmission of microbes is crucial for the persistence of host-associated microbial communities. Although vertical transmission of seed microbes has been reported from diverse plants, ecological mechanisms and dynamics of microbial communities from parent to progeny remain scarce. Here we reveal the veiled ecological mechanism governing transmission of bacterial and fungal communities in rice across two consecutive seasons. We identify 29 bacterial and 34 fungal members transmitted across generations. Abundance-based regression models allow to classify colonization types of the microbes. We find that they are late colonizers dominating each community at the ripening stage. Ecological models further show that the observed temporal colonization patterns are affected by niche change and neutrality. Source-sink modeling reveals that parental seeds and stem endosphere are major origins of progeny seed microbial communities. This study gives empirical evidence for ecological mechanism and dynamics of bacterial and fungal communities as an ecological continuum during seed-to-seed transmission.
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- Hyun Kim
- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Program in Agricultural Genomics, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea.,Korea Bioinformation Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea.,Department of Ecology and Evolution, The University of Chicago, 1101 East 57th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea. .,Interdisciplinary Program in Agricultural Genomics, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea. .,Center for Plant Microbiome Research, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea. .,Plant Immunity Research Center, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea. .,Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea.
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