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Abdelsamad AEM, Said REM, Assas M, Gaafar AY, Hamouda AH, Mahdy A. Effects of dietary supplementation with Bacillus velezensis on the growth performance, body composition, antioxidant, immune-related gene expression, and histology of Pacific white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei. BMC Vet Res 2024; 20:368. [PMID: 39152418 PMCID: PMC11328396 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-024-04207-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024] Open
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In recent decades, probiotics have become an acceptable aquaculture strategy for shrimp growth promotion and immune modulation. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Bacillus velezensis on Litopenaeus vannamei following a 60-day trial. L. vannamei (3 ± 0.4 g) were distributed into four groups with three replicates per group and fed an isonitrogenous diet supplemented with B. velezensis at 0, 1 × 107, 1 × 108, and 1 × 109 CFU/g, which were defined as the control, G1, G2, and G3 groups, respectively. B. velezensis significantly improved the growth, survival rate, and proximate body composition of L. vannamei (P < 0.05). All groups fed the B. velezensis diet showed significant increases in digestive enzymes (lipase, amylase, and protease), superoxide dismutase (SOD; G3), catalase (CAT; G3, G2, and G1), lysozyme activity (G3 and G2), immunoglobulin M (IgM), bactericidal activity BA%, alkaline phosphatase (AKP), and acid phosphatase (ACP) compared with the control group (P < 0.05). Malondialdehyde (MDA), triglycerides, cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels were significantly decreased in all groups fed B. velezensis diet compared with the control group (P < 0.05). The expression levels of SOD (G3), LZM, and serine proteinase genes were significantly higher in L. vannamei fed diets containing B. velezensis than in the control group (P < 0.05). This is the first study to address the effects of B. velezensis on the expression of the LZM and serine proteinase genes in L. vannamei. L. vannamei fed diet containing B. velezensis had more B and R cells in its hepatopancreas than did the control group. In conclusion, B. velezensis is a promising probiotic that can be safely added to the diet of L. vannamei with 1 × 109 CFU/g. Its application had a positive influence on the health status, survival rate, nutritional value, and immunity of L. vannamei.
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- Arwa E M Abdelsamad
- Zoology Department, Faulty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Assiut, 71524, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faulty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Assiut, 71524, Egypt
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- Fish Processing and Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, 33516, Egypt
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- Hydrobiology Department, Veterinary Research Division, National Research Centre, El Buhouth St, Dokki, Cairo, 12311, Egypt
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- Fish Health and Diseases Department, Faculty of Fish and Fisheries Technology, Aswan University, Aswan, 81528, Egypt.
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- Fish Processing and Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, 33516, Egypt
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Han KI, Nam YH, Hwang BS, Kim JT, Jung JO, Kim E, Lee MH. Characterization of Bacillus velezensis TJS119 and its biocontrol potential against insect pathogens. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1361961. [PMID: 38784813 PMCID: PMC11111924 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1361961] [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: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Introduction The white-spotted flower chafer (Protaetia brevitarsis seulensis), which is widely distributed in Asian countries, is traditionally used in oriental medicine. However, its larvae are prone to severe damage by green muscardine disease (caused by Metarhizium anisopliae) during breeding. The aim of this study was to characterize Bacillus velezensis TJS119, which has been isolated from freshwater, and investigate its potential as a biocontrol agent against M. anisopliae in insects. Methods TJS119 was obtained from freshwater samples in the Republic of Korea and was classified as B. velezensis. We evaluated its in vitro antifungal effect, sequenced the bacterial whole genome, mined genes responsible for the synthesis of secondary metabolites, performed secondary metabolite analysis Ultra performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS), and conducted bioassays for determining green muscardine disease control ability. Results Bacillus velezensis TJS119 inhibited the mycelial growth of M. anisopliae in vitro. The size of the B. velezensis TJS119 genome was estimated to be 3,890,913 bp with a GC content of 46.67% and 3,750 coding sequences. Biosynthetic gene clusters for secondary metabolites with antifungal activity were identified in the genome. Lipopeptides, including fengycin secreted by TJS119 exhibit antifungal activity. Application of TJS119 for the biocontrol against green muscardine disease increased the viability of white-spotted flower chafer by 94.7% compared to the control. Discussion These results indicate that B. velezensis TJS119 is a potential biocontrol agent for insect pathogens.
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- Kook-Il Han
- Using Technology Development Department, Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources (NNIBR), Sangju, Republic of Korea
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- Using Technology Development Department, Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources (NNIBR), Sangju, Republic of Korea
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- Using Technology Development Department, Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources (NNIBR), Sangju, Republic of Korea
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- Using Technology Development Department, Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources (NNIBR), Sangju, Republic of Korea
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- Using Technology Development Department, Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources (NNIBR), Sangju, Republic of Korea
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- Industrial Insect and Sericulture Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration (RDA), Wanju, Republic of Korea
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- Using Technology Development Department, Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources (NNIBR), Sangju, Republic of Korea
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Andrić S, Rigolet A, Argüelles Arias A, Steels S, Hoff G, Balleux G, Ongena L, Höfte M, Meyer T, Ongena M. Plant-associated Bacillus mobilizes its secondary metabolites upon perception of the siderophore pyochelin produced by a Pseudomonas competitor. THE ISME JOURNAL 2023; 17:263-275. [PMID: 36357782 PMCID: PMC9860033 DOI: 10.1038/s41396-022-01337-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Bacillus velezensis is considered as model species for plant-associated bacilli providing benefits to its host such as protection against phytopathogens. This is mainly due to the potential to secrete a wide range of secondary metabolites with specific and complementary bioactivities. This metabolite arsenal has been quite well defined genetically and chemically but much remains to be explored regarding how it is expressed under natural conditions and notably how it can be modulated upon interspecies interactions in the competitive rhizosphere niche. Here, we show that B. velezensis can mobilize a substantial part of its metabolome upon the perception of Pseudomonas, as a soil-dwelling competitor. This metabolite response reflects a multimodal defensive strategy as it includes polyketides and the bacteriocin amylocyclicin, with broad antibiotic activity, as well as surfactin lipopeptides, contributing to biofilm formation and enhanced motility. Furthermore, we identified the secondary Pseudomonas siderophore pyochelin as an info-chemical, which triggers this response via a mechanism independent of iron stress. We hypothesize that B. velezensis relies on such chelator sensing to accurately identify competitors, illustrating a new facet of siderophore-mediated interactions beyond the concept of competition for iron and siderophore piracy. This phenomenon may thus represent a new component of the microbial conversations driving the behavior of members of the rhizosphere community.
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- Sofija Andrić
- grid.410510.10000 0001 2297 9043Microbial Processes and Interactions Laboratory, Terra Teaching and Research Center, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Gembloux, Belgium
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- grid.410510.10000 0001 2297 9043Microbial Processes and Interactions Laboratory, Terra Teaching and Research Center, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Gembloux, Belgium
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- grid.410510.10000 0001 2297 9043Microbial Processes and Interactions Laboratory, Terra Teaching and Research Center, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Gembloux, Belgium
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- grid.410510.10000 0001 2297 9043Microbial Processes and Interactions Laboratory, Terra Teaching and Research Center, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Gembloux, Belgium
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- grid.410510.10000 0001 2297 9043Microbial Processes and Interactions Laboratory, Terra Teaching and Research Center, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Gembloux, Belgium ,grid.5477.10000000120346234Present Address: Ecology and Biodiversity, Department of Biology, Utrecht University, Padualaan 8, 3584 CH Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- grid.410510.10000 0001 2297 9043Microbial Processes and Interactions Laboratory, Terra Teaching and Research Center, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Gembloux, Belgium
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- grid.4861.b0000 0001 0805 7253Laboratory of Gene Expression and Cancer, GIGA-MBD, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- grid.5342.00000 0001 2069 7798Laboratory of Phytopathology, Department of Plants and Crops, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- grid.410510.10000 0001 2297 9043Microbial Processes and Interactions Laboratory, Terra Teaching and Research Center, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Gembloux, Belgium ,grid.7849.20000 0001 2150 7757Present Address: UMR Ecologie Microbienne, F-69622, University of Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, INRAE, VetAgro Sup, Villeurbanne, France
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- grid.410510.10000 0001 2297 9043Microbial Processes and Interactions Laboratory, Terra Teaching and Research Center, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Gembloux, Belgium
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Pu R, Wang P, Guo L, Li M, Cui X, Wang C, Liu Y, Yang Y. The remediation effects of microbial organic fertilizer on soil microorganisms after chloropicrin fumigation. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 231:113188. [PMID: 35051756 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Soil fumigation with chloropicrin (CP) is an effective means of overcoming continuous cropping obstacles (CCO) in Panax notoginseng and improving its yield and quality. CP fumigation can change the microbial community of soil. Therefore, a key step after CP fumigation is the rapid restoration of soil microorganisms and the promotion of beneficial microorganism proliferation as the dominant flora. In this study, continuously cropped soil of P. notoginseng was fumigated with CP, and general organic fertilizer (GOF) or microbial organic fertilizer (MOF) was used to restore soil microorganisms after fumigation. Soil physical and chemical properties, soil microorganisms, and quality of P. notoginseng were investigated. The application of MOF and GOF after CP fumigation promoted increases in soil nitrogen (9.88% and 8.21%, respectively), phosphorus (21.39% and 11.57%, respectively), potassium (7.99% and 2.75%, respectively), and the quality of P. notoginseng; it also promoted the accumulation of saponins in the main roots (23.62% and 9.12%, respectively). Application of MOF and GOF can restore the diversity of microorganisms in the soil. MOF increased the relative abundance of the beneficial soil microorganisms Glomeromycota, Mortierellomycota, Humicola and Bacillus, thereby lowering the relative abundance of the harmful Ascomycota and Fusarium relative to GOF. In summary, CP fumigation reduces the diversity of microorganisms in the soil. The addition of organic fertilizer can promote microbial diversity and increase the relative abundance of beneficial species. Moreover, the promotion effect of MOF is better than that of GOF, thereby improving soil fertility and ultimately promoting the quality and yield of P. notoginseng.
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- Rongfeng Pu
- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China; Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Panax notoginseng, Kunming 650500, China; Key Laboratory of Panax notoginseng Resources Sustainable Development and Utilization of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; Kunming Key Laboratory of Sustainable Development and Utilization of Famous-Region Drug, Kunming 650500, China; Sanqi Research Institute of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China; Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Panax notoginseng, Kunming 650500, China; Key Laboratory of Panax notoginseng Resources Sustainable Development and Utilization of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; Kunming Key Laboratory of Sustainable Development and Utilization of Famous-Region Drug, Kunming 650500, China; Sanqi Research Institute of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China; Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Panax notoginseng, Kunming 650500, China; Key Laboratory of Panax notoginseng Resources Sustainable Development and Utilization of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; Kunming Key Laboratory of Sustainable Development and Utilization of Famous-Region Drug, Kunming 650500, China; Sanqi Research Institute of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China; Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Panax notoginseng, Kunming 650500, China; Key Laboratory of Panax notoginseng Resources Sustainable Development and Utilization of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; Kunming Key Laboratory of Sustainable Development and Utilization of Famous-Region Drug, Kunming 650500, China; Sanqi Research Institute of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China.
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China; Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Panax notoginseng, Kunming 650500, China; Key Laboratory of Panax notoginseng Resources Sustainable Development and Utilization of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; Kunming Key Laboratory of Sustainable Development and Utilization of Famous-Region Drug, Kunming 650500, China; Sanqi Research Institute of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China.
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Antimicrobial Bacillus: Metabolites and Their Mode of Action. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11010088. [PMID: 35052965 PMCID: PMC8772736 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11010088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The agricultural industry utilizes antibiotic growth promoters to promote livestock growth and health. However, the World Health Organization has raised concerns over the ongoing spread of antibiotic resistance transmission in the populace, leading to its subsequent ban in several countries, especially in the European Union. These restrictions have translated into an increase in pathogenic outbreaks in the agricultural industry, highlighting the need for an economically viable, non-toxic, and renewable alternative to antibiotics in livestock. Probiotics inhibit pathogen growth, promote a beneficial microbiota, regulate the immune response of its host, enhance feed conversion to nutrients, and form biofilms that block further infection. Commonly used lactic acid bacteria probiotics are vulnerable to the harsh conditions of the upper gastrointestinal system, leading to novel research using spore-forming bacteria from the genus Bacillus. However, the exact mechanisms behind Bacillus probiotics remain unexplored. This review tackles this issue, by reporting antimicrobial compounds produced from Bacillus strains, their proposed mechanisms of action, and any gaps in the mechanism studies of these compounds. Lastly, this paper explores omics approaches to clarify the mechanisms behind Bacillus probiotics.
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Surfactin Stimulated by Pectin Molecular Patterns and Root Exudates Acts as a Key Driver of the Bacillus-Plant Mutualistic Interaction. mBio 2021; 12:e0177421. [PMID: 34724831 PMCID: PMC8561381 DOI: 10.1128/mbio.01774-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Bacillus velezensis is considered as a model species belonging to the so-called Bacillus subtilis complex that evolved typically to dwell in the soil rhizosphere niche and establish an intimate association with plant roots. This bacterium provides protection to its natural host against diseases and represents one of the most promising biocontrol agents. However, the molecular basis of the cross talk that this bacterium establishes with its natural host has been poorly investigated. We show here that these plant-associated bacteria have evolved a polymer-sensing system to perceive their host and that, in response, they increase the production of the surfactin-type lipopeptide. Furthermore, we demonstrate that surfactin synthesis is favored upon growth on root exudates and that this lipopeptide is a key component used by the bacterium to optimize biofilm formation, motility, and early root colonization. In this specific nutritional context, the bacterium also modulates qualitatively the pattern of surfactin homologues coproduced in planta and forms mainly variants that are the most active at triggering plant immunity. Surfactin represents a shared good as it reinforces the defensive capacity of the host. IMPORTANCE Within the plant-associated microbiome, some bacterial species are of particular interest due to the disease protective effect they provide via direct pathogen suppression and/or stimulation of host immunity. While these biocontrol mechanisms are quite well characterized, we still poorly understand the molecular basis of the cross talk these beneficial bacteria initiate with their host. Here, we show that the model species Bacillus velezensis stimulates the production of the surfactin lipopeptide upon sensing pectin as a cell surface molecular pattern and upon feeding on root exudates. Surfactin favors bacterial rhizosphere fitness on one hand and primes the plant immune system on the other hand. Our data therefore illustrate how both partners use this multifunctional compound as a unique shared good to sustain a mutualistic interaction.
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Potential of Bacillus velezensis as a probiotic in animal feed: a review. J Microbiol 2021; 59:627-633. [PMID: 34212287 DOI: 10.1007/s12275-021-1161-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Bacillus velezensis is a plant growth-promoting bacterium that can also inhibit plant pathogens. However, based on its properties, it is emerging as a probiotic in animal feed. This review focuses on the potential characteristics of B. velezensis for use as a probiotic in the animal feed industry. The review was conducted by collecting recently published articles from peer-reviewed journals. Google Scholar and PubMed were used as search engines to access published literature. Based on the information obtained, the data were divided into three groups to discuss the (i) probiotic characteristics of B. velezensis, (ii) probiotic potential for fish, and (iii) the future potential of this species to be developed as a probiotic for the animal feed industry. Different strains of B. velezensis isolated from different sources were found to have the ability to produce antimicrobial compounds and have a beneficial effect on the gut microbiota, with the potential to be a candidate probiotic in the animal feed industry. This review provides valuable information about the characteristics of B. velezensis, which can provide researchers with a better understanding of the use of this species in the animal feed industry.
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Comparative genomic and secretomic characterisation of endophytic Bacillus velezensis LC1 producing bioethanol from bamboo lignocellulose. Arch Microbiol 2021; 203:3089-3099. [PMID: 33792738 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-021-02306-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Bacillus is an excellent organic matter degrader, and it has exhibited various abilities required for lignocellulose degradation. Several B. velezensis strains encode lignocellulosases, however their ability to efficiently transform biomass has not been appreciated. In the present study, through the comparative genomic analysis of the whole genome sequences of 21 B. velezensis strains, CAZyome related to lignocellulose degradation was identified and their similarities and differences were compared. Subsequently, the secretome of B. velezensis LC1 by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) were identified and confirmed that a considerable number of proteins were involved in lignocellulose degradation. Moreover, after 6-day treatment, the degradation efficiency of the B. velezensis LC1 toward cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin were 59.90%, 75.44% and 23.41%, respectively, the hydrolysate was subjected to ethanol fermentation with Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Escherichia coli KO11, yielded 10.44 g/L ethanol after 96 h. These results indicate that B. velezensis LC1 has the ability to effectively degrade bamboo lignocellulose and has the potential to be used in bioethanol production.
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Wang H, Wang Z, Liu Z, Wang K, Xu W. Membrane disruption of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum induced by myriocin from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens LZN01. Microb Biotechnol 2021; 14:517-534. [PMID: 32954686 PMCID: PMC7936314 DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.13659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Myriocin, which is produced by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens LZN01, can inhibit the growth of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum (Fon). In the present study, the antifungal mechanism of myriocin against Fon was investigated with a focus on the effects of myriocin on the cell membrane. Myriocin decreased the membrane fluidity and destroyed the membrane integrity of Fon. Significant microscopic morphological changes, including conidial shrinkage, the appearance of larger vacuoles and inhomogeneity of electron density, were observed in myriocin-treated cells. A membrane-targeted mechanism of action was also supported by transcriptomic and proteomic analyses; a total of 560 common differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and 285 common differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were identified. The DEGs were further verified by using RT-qPCR. The combined analysis between the transcriptome and proteome revealed that the expression of some membrane-related genes and proteins, mainly those related to sphingolipid metabolism, glycerophospholipid metabolism, steroid biosynthesis, ABC transporters and protein processing in the endoplasmic reticulum, was disordered. Myriocin affected the serine palmitoyl transferase (SPT) activity as evidenced through molecular docking. Our results indicate that myriocin has significant antifungal activity owing to its ability to induce membrane damage in Fon.
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- Hengxu Wang
- College of Life Science and AgroforestryQiqihar UniversityQiqihar161006China
- Key Laboratory of Urban AgricultureMinistry of Agriculture and Rural AffairsShanghai200240China
- Heilongjiang Provincial Technology Innovation Center of Agromicrobial Preparation IndustrializationQiqihar161006China
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- College of Life Science and AgroforestryQiqihar UniversityQiqihar161006China
- Key Laboratory of Urban AgricultureMinistry of Agriculture and Rural AffairsShanghai200240China
- Heilongjiang Provincial Technology Innovation Center of Agromicrobial Preparation IndustrializationQiqihar161006China
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- College of Life Science and AgroforestryQiqihar UniversityQiqihar161006China
- Heilongjiang Provincial Technology Innovation Center of Agromicrobial Preparation IndustrializationQiqihar161006China
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- College of Life Science and AgroforestryQiqihar UniversityQiqihar161006China
- Heilongjiang Provincial Technology Innovation Center of Agromicrobial Preparation IndustrializationQiqihar161006China
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- College of Life Science and AgroforestryQiqihar UniversityQiqihar161006China
- Key Laboratory of Urban AgricultureMinistry of Agriculture and Rural AffairsShanghai200240China
- Heilongjiang Provincial Technology Innovation Center of Agromicrobial Preparation IndustrializationQiqihar161006China
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Zheng L, Huang S, Hsiang T, Yu G, Guo D, Jiang Z, Li J. Biocontrol Using Bacillus amyloliquefaciens PP19 Against Litchi Downy Blight Caused by Peronophythora litchii. Front Microbiol 2021; 11:619423. [PMID: 33510732 PMCID: PMC7835641 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.619423] [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: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Bacillus amyloliquefaciens has been widely used in the agriculture, food, and medicine industries. Isolate PP19 was obtained from the litchi fruit carposphere and showed biocontrol efficacy against litchi downy blight (LDB) whether applied preharvest or postharvest. To further understand the underlying regulatory mechanisms, the genome of PP19 was sequenced and analyzed. The genome comprised a 3,847,565 bp circular chromosome containing 3990 protein-coding genes and 121 RNA genes. It has the smallest genome among 36 sequenced strains of B. amyloliquefaciens except for RD7-7. In whole genome phylogenetic analysis, PP19 was clustered into a group with known industrial applications, indicating that it may also produce high-yield metabolites that have yet to be identified. A large chromosome structural variation and large numbers of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) between PP19 (industrial strain) and UMAF6639 (plant-associated strain) were detected through comparative analysis, which may shed light on their functional differences. Preharvest treatment with PP19 enhanced resistance to LDB, by decreasing the plant H2O2 content and increasing the SOD activity. This is the first report of an industrial strain of B. amyloliquefaciens showing a plant-associated function and with major potential for the biocontrol of LDB.
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- Li Zheng
- Innovative Institute for Plant Health, College of Agriculture and Biology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, China
- Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences Guangzhou Experimental Station, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of South Subtropical Fruit Biology and Genetic Resource Utilization (MOA), Guangdong Province Key Laboratary of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Tree Research, Institute of Fruit Tree Research, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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- Innovative Institute for Plant Health, College of Agriculture and Biology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of South Subtropical Fruit Biology and Genetic Resource Utilization (MOA), Guangdong Province Key Laboratary of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Tree Research, Institute of Fruit Tree Research, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of South Subtropical Fruit Biology and Genetic Resource Utilization (MOA), Guangdong Province Key Laboratary of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Tree Research, Institute of Fruit Tree Research, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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Cheng H, Zhang D, Huang B, Song Z, Ren L, Hao B, Liu J, Zhu J, Fang W, Yan D, Li Y, Wang Q, Cao A. Organic fertilizer improves soil fertility and restores the bacterial community after 1,3-dichloropropene fumigation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 738:140345. [PMID: 32806339 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Although fumigants can effectively control soil-borne diseases they are typically harmful to beneficial microorganisms unless methods are developed to encourage their survival after fumigation. The soil fumigant 1,3-dichloropropene (1,3-D) is widely used because of its effective management of pathogenic nematodes and weeds. After fumigation with 1,3-D, Bacillus subtilis and Trichoderma harzianum fertilizer (either singularly or together) or humic acid were added to soil that had been used to produce tomatoes under continuous production for >20 years. We evaluated changes to the soil's physicochemical properties and enzyme activity in response to these fertilizer treatments, and the effects of these changes on beneficial bacteria. Fertilizer applied after fumigation increased the content of ammonium nitrogen, nitrate nitrogen, available phosphorus, available potassium and organic matter, and it promoted an increase in pH and electrical conductivity. The activity of urease, sucrase and catalase enzymes in the soil increased after fumigation. Taxonomic identification of bacteria using genetic analysis techniques showed that fertilizer applied after fumigation increased the abundance of Actinobacteria and the relative abundance of the biological control genera Sphingomona, Pseudomonas, Bacillus and Lysobacter. The abundance of these beneficial bacteria increased significantly when B. subtilis and T. harzianum were applied together. These results showed that fertilizer applied after fumigation can increase the abundance of beneficial microorganisms in the soil within a short period of time, which improved the soil's fertility, ecological balance and potentially crop quality and yield.
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- Hongyan Cheng
- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; Beijing Innovation Consortium of Agriculture Research System, Beijing 100029, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; Beijing Innovation Consortium of Agriculture Research System, Beijing 100029, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; Beijing Innovation Consortium of Agriculture Research System, Beijing 100029, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; Beijing Innovation Consortium of Agriculture Research System, Beijing 100029, China.
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Andrić S, Meyer T, Ongena M. Bacillus Responses to Plant-Associated Fungal and Bacterial Communities. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:1350. [PMID: 32655531 PMCID: PMC7324712 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.01350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Some members of root-associated Bacillus species have been developed as biocontrol agents due to their contribution to plant protection by directly interfering with the growth of pathogens or by stimulating systemic resistance in their host. As rhizosphere-dwelling bacteria, these bacilli are surrounded and constantly interacting with other microbes via different types of communications. With this review, we provide an updated vision of the molecular and phenotypic responses of Bacillus upon sensing other rhizosphere microorganisms and/or their metabolites. We illustrate how Bacillus spp. may react by modulating the production of secondary metabolites, such as cyclic lipopeptides or polyketides. On the other hand, some developmental processes, such as biofilm formation, motility, and sporulation may also be modified upon interaction, reflecting the adaptation of Bacillus multicellular communities to microbial competitors for preserving their ecological persistence. This review also points out the limited data available and a global lack of knowledge indicating that more research is needed in order to, not only better understand the ecology of bacilli in their natural soil niche, but also to better assess and improve their promising biocontrol potential.
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- Sofija Andrić
- Microbial Processes and Interactions Laboratory, Terra Teaching and Research Center, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Gembloux, Belgium
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- Microbial Processes and Interactions Laboratory, Terra Teaching and Research Center, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Gembloux, Belgium
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- Microbial Processes and Interactions Laboratory, Terra Teaching and Research Center, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Gembloux, Belgium
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Guo Y, Zhou J, Tang Y, Ma Q, Zhang J, Ji C, Zhao L. Characterization and Genome Analysis of a Zearalenone-Degrading Bacillus velezensis Strain ANSB01E. Curr Microbiol 2019; 77:273-278. [PMID: 31748861 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-019-01811-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 11/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Zearalenone, a nonsteroidal estrogenic mycotoxin mainly produced by Fusarium species, causes reproductive disorders and hyperestrogenic syndromes in animals and humans. The bacterial strain Bacillus velezensis ANSB01E, isolated from chicken cecal content, was capable of effectively degrading zearalenone in both liquid medium and mouldy corn. Moreover, Bacillus velezensis ANSB01E exhibited good antimicrobial activities against animal pathogenic bacteria, including Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella spp. Genome-based analysis revealed the presence of genes coding peroxiredoxin and alpha/beta hydrolase in Bacillus velezensis ANSB01E, which may be involved in zearalenone degradation. The study on the genome provides insights into the zearalenone degradation mechanisms and advances the potential application of Bacillus velezensis ANSB01E in food and feed industry.
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- Yongpeng Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China.
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Isolation and Characterization of Antagonistic Bacteria Paenibacillus jamilae HS-26 and Their Effects on Plant Growth. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:3638926. [PMID: 31032343 PMCID: PMC6457365 DOI: 10.1155/2019/3638926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2018] [Revised: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Soilborne pathogens affect plant growth and food production worldwide. The application of chemical fertilizers and pesticides to control plant diseases has harmful effects; fortunately, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria can be used as a potential alternative strategy. Here, Paenibacillus jamilae HS-26 was selected for its highly antagonistic activity against several soilborne pathogens. The bacterium synthesized hydrolytic enzymes and released extracellular antifungal metabolites and volatile organic compounds—primarily, N, N-diethyl-1, 4-phenylenediamine, which was detected by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and shown to inhibit fungal mycelial growth. Furthermore, HS-26 was useful for nitrogen fixation, phosphate and potassium solubilization, and siderophore and indoleacetic acid production. In vitro tests and pot experiments revealed that HS-26 considerably increased plant biometric parameters. Illumina MiSeq sequencing data showed a significant reduction in soilborne pathogens and increase in beneficial bacteria in the wheat rhizosphere after treatment with strain HS-26.
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Kulimushi PZ, Basime GC, Nachigera GM, Thonart P, Ongena M. Efficacy of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens as biocontrol agent to fight fungal diseases of maize under tropical climates: from lab to field assays in south Kivu. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:29808-29821. [PMID: 28600796 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-9314-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2017] [Accepted: 05/18/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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In the province of South Kivu (Democratic Republic of Congo), warm and humid climatic conditions favor the development and spreading of phytopathogens. The resulting diseases cause important losses in production both in crop and after harvest. In this study, we wanted to evaluate the potential of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens as biocontrol agent to fight some newly isolated endemic fungal pathogens infesting maize. The strain S499 has been selected based on its high in vitro antagonistic activity correlating with a huge potential to secrete fungitoxic lipopeptides upon feeding on maize root exudates. Biocontrol activity of S499 was further tested on infected plantlets in growth chamber and on plants grown under field conditions over an entire cropping period. We observed a strong protective effect of this strain evaluated at two different locations with specific agro-ecological conditions. Interestingly, disease protection was associated with higher yields and our data strongly suggest that, in addition to directly inhibit pathogens, the strain may also act as biofertilizer through the solubilization of phosphorus and/or by producing plant growth hormones in the rhizosphere. This work supports the hope of exploiting such technologically advantageous bacilli for the sake of sustainable local production of this important crop in central Africa.
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- Parent Zihalirwa Kulimushi
- Microbial Processes and Interactions Laboratory, Faculty Gembloux Agro-BioTech, University of Liège, Passage des Déportés 2, 5030, Gembloux, Belgium
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Université Evangélique en Afrique, 3323, Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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- Laboratory of Ecophysiology and Plants Nutrition, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Université Evangélique en Afrique, 3323, Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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- Laboratory of Ecophysiology and Plants Nutrition, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Université Evangélique en Afrique, 3323, Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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- Microbial Processes and Interactions Laboratory, Faculty Gembloux Agro-BioTech, University of Liège, Passage des Déportés 2, 5030, Gembloux, Belgium
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- Microbial Processes and Interactions Laboratory, Faculty Gembloux Agro-BioTech, University of Liège, Passage des Déportés 2, 5030, Gembloux, Belgium.
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Al-Ali A, Deravel J, Krier F, Béchet M, Ongena M, Jacques P. Biofilm formation is determinant in tomato rhizosphere colonization by Bacillus velezensis FZB42. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:29910-29920. [PMID: 29063401 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-0469-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Accepted: 10/10/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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In this work, the behavior in tomato rhizosphere of Bacillus velezensis FZB42 was analyzed taking into account the surfactin production, the use of tomato roots exudate as substrates, and the biofilm formation. B. velezensis FZB42 and B. amyloliquefaciens S499 have a similar capability to colonize tomato rhizosphere. Little difference in this colonization was observed with surfactin non producing B. velezensis FZB42 mutant strains. B. velezensis is able to grow in the presence of root exudate and used preferentially sucrose, maltose, glutamic, and malic acids as carbon sources. A mutant enable to produce exopolysaccharide (EPS-) was constructed to demonstrate the main importance of biofilm formation on rhizosphere colonization. This mutant had completely lost its ability to form biofilm whatever the substrate present in the culture medium and was unable to efficiently colonize tomato rhizosphere.
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- Ameen Al-Ali
- Université Lille, INRA, ISA, Université Artois, Université Littoral Côte d'Opale, EA 7394-ICV Institut Charles Viollette, F-59000, Lille, France
- College of Agriculture-Soil, Water and Environmental Research Department, Al-Qasim Green University, Babylon, Iraq
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- Université Lille, INRA, ISA, Université Artois, Université Littoral Côte d'Opale, EA 7394-ICV Institut Charles Viollette, F-59000, Lille, France
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- Université Lille, INRA, ISA, Université Artois, Université Littoral Côte d'Opale, EA 7394-ICV Institut Charles Viollette, F-59000, Lille, France.
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- Université Lille, INRA, ISA, Université Artois, Université Littoral Côte d'Opale, EA 7394-ICV Institut Charles Viollette, F-59000, Lille, France
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- Terra Teaching and Research Centre, Microbial Processes and Interactions (MiPI), Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liege, B 5030, Gembloux, Belgium
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- Université Lille, INRA, ISA, Université Artois, Université Littoral Côte d'Opale, EA 7394-ICV Institut Charles Viollette, F-59000, Lille, France
- Terra Teaching and Research Centre, Microbial Processes and Interactions (MiPI), Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liege, B 5030, Gembloux, Belgium
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Wang X, Wang C, Li Q, Zhang J, Ji C, Sui J, Liu Z, Song X, Liu X. Isolation and characterization of antagonistic bacteria with the potential for biocontrol of soil-borne wheat diseases. J Appl Microbiol 2018; 125:1868-1880. [PMID: 30179289 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Revised: 08/21/2018] [Accepted: 08/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to identify efficient plant-beneficial rhizobacterium that has the potential to be developed as biocontrol agent for the control of wheat soil-borne diseases. METHODS AND RESULTS Rhizosphere soil samples were collected from a wheat field located in Taian City. Numerous bacteria were isolated and screened for antagonistic activity against soil-borne plant pathogenic fungi by performing dual-culture assays. Among them, XH-9 was selected for its highly antagonistic activity and others growth-promoting characteristics. Subsequently, the strain was identified as Bacillus amyloliquefaciens subsp. plantarum based on phylogenetic analysis of 16S rDNA sequence. Pot experiment indicated that XH-9 has good capacities for wheat, corn, and chili root colonization and considerably increased the biometric parameters of wheat seedlings. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction experiments showed that the amount of Fusarium oxysporum associated with the XH-9 after treatment significantly decreased compared with control group. CONCLUSIONS Bacillus amyloliquefaciens subsp. plantarum XH-9 has the potential as biocontrol agent when applied in local arable land to prevent damage caused by F. oxysporum and other phytopathogens. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY The development of biocontrol strategies for reducing the damage caused by plant pathogens is fully in accord with the current principles of sustainability.
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- X Wang
- College of Life Science, Shandong Agriculture University, Taian, China
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- College of Forestry, Shandong Agriculture University, Taian, China
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- College of Forestry, Shandong Agriculture University, Taian, China
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- College of Forestry, Shandong Agriculture University, Taian, China
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- College of Forestry, Shandong Agriculture University, Taian, China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agriculture University, Taian, China
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- College of Forestry, Shandong Agriculture University, Taian, China
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- College of Forestry, Shandong Agriculture University, Taian, China
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- College of Forestry, Shandong Agriculture University, Taian, China
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Chen L, Gu W, Xu HY, Yang GL, Shan XF, Chen G, Kang YH, Wang CF, Qian AD. Comparative genome analysis of Bacillus velezensis reveals a potential for degrading lignocellulosic biomass. 3 Biotech 2018; 8:253. [PMID: 29765811 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-018-1270-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2018] [Accepted: 04/30/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Genomes of 24 sequenced Bacillus velezensis strains were characterized to identity shared and unique genes of lignocellulolytic enzymes and predict potential to degrade lignocellulose. All 24 strains had genes that encoded lignocellulolytic enzymes, with potential to degrade cellulose and hemicelluloses. Several lignocellulosic genes related to cellulose degradation were universally present, including one GH5 (endo-1,4-β-glucanase), one GH30 (glucan endo-1,6-β-glucosidase), two GH4 (6-phospho-β-glucosidase, 6-phospho-α-glucosidase), one GH1 (6-phospho-β-galactosidase), one GH16 (β-glucanase) and three GH32 (two sucrose-6-phosphate hydrolase and levanase). However, in the absence of gene(s) for cellobiohydrolase, it was predicted that none of the 24 strains would be able to directly hydrolyse cellulose. Regarding genes for hemicellulose degradation, four GH43 (1,4-β-xylosidase; except strain 9912D), one GH11 (endo-1,4-β-xylanase), three GH43 (two arabinan endo-1,5-α-L-arabinosidase and one arabinoxylan arabinofuranohydrolase), two GH51 (α-N-arabinofuranosidase), one GH30 (glucuronoxylanase), one GH26 (β-mannosidase) and one GH53 (arabinogalactan endo-1,4-β-galactosidase) were present. In addition, two PL1 (pectate lyase) and one PL9 (pectate lyase) with potential for pectin degradation were conserved among all 24 strains. In addition, all 24 Bacillus velezensis had limited representation of the auxiliary activities super-family, consistent with a limited ability to degrade lignin. Therefore, it was predicted that for these bacteria to degrade lignin, pretreatment of lignocellulosic substrates may be required. Finally, based on in silico studies, we inferred that Bacillus velezensis strains may degrade a range of polysaccharides in lignocellulosic biomasses.
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- Long Chen
- 1College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People's Republic of China
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- Shandong BaoLai-LeeLai Bioengineering Co. Ltd, Tai'an, 271000 Shandong People's Republic of China
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- Shandong BaoLai-LeeLai Bioengineering Co. Ltd, Tai'an, 271000 Shandong People's Republic of China
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- 1College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People's Republic of China
- 4Jilin Provincial Engineering Research Center of Animal Probiotics, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People's Republic of China
- 5Key Laboratory of Animal Production and Product Quality Safety of Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People's Republic of China
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- 1College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People's Republic of China
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- 3College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People's Republic of China
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- 1College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People's Republic of China
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- 1College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People's Republic of China
- 4Jilin Provincial Engineering Research Center of Animal Probiotics, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People's Republic of China
- 5Key Laboratory of Animal Production and Product Quality Safety of Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People's Republic of China
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- 1College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People's Republic of China
- 4Jilin Provincial Engineering Research Center of Animal Probiotics, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People's Republic of China
- 5Key Laboratory of Animal Production and Product Quality Safety of Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People's Republic of China
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Cao Y, Pi H, Chandrangsu P, Li Y, Wang Y, Zhou H, Xiong H, Helmann JD, Cai Y. Antagonism of Two Plant-Growth Promoting Bacillus velezensis Isolates Against Ralstonia solanacearum and Fusarium oxysporum. Sci Rep 2018. [PMID: 29531357 PMCID: PMC5847583 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-22782-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) provide an effective and environmentally sustainable method to protect crops against pathogens. The spore-forming Bacilli are attractive PGPR due to their ease of storage and application. Here, we characterized two rhizosphere-associated Bacillus velezensis isolates (Y6 and F7) that possess strong antagonistic activity against Ralstonia solanacearum and Fusarium oxysporum under both laboratory and greenhouse conditions. We identified three lipopeptide (LP) compounds (surfactin, iturin and fengycin) as responsible for the antimicrobial activity of these two strains. We further dissected the contribution of LPs to various biological processes important for rhizosphere colonization. Although either iturin or fengycin is sufficient for antibacterial activity, cell motility and biofilm formation, only iturin plays a primary role in defense against the fungal pathogen F. oxysporum. Additionally, we found that LP production is significantly stimulated during interaction with R. solanacearum. These results demonstrate the different roles of LPs in the biology of B. velezensis and highlight the potential of these two isolates as biocontrol agents against phytopathogens.
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- Yu Cao
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China
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- Department of Microbiology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853-8101, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853-8101, USA
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China.,College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China.,Guangzhou Daodong New Energy Co. Ltd, Guangzhou, 510670, PR China
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- Department of Microbiology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853-8101, USA.
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China. .,Department of Microbiology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853-8101, USA.
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Chen L, Gu W, Xu HY, Yang GL, Shan XF, Chen G, Wang CF, Qian AD. Complete genome sequence of Bacillus velezensis 157 isolated from Eucommia ulmoides with pathogenic bacteria inhibiting and lignocellulolytic enzymes production by SSF. 3 Biotech 2018; 8:114. [PMID: 29430375 PMCID: PMC5801104 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-018-1125-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2017] [Accepted: 01/16/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Bacillus velezensis 157 was isolated from the bark of Eucommia ulmoides, and exhibited antagonistic activity against a broad spectrum of pathogenic bacteria and fungi. Moreover, B. velezensis 157 also showed various lignocellulolytic activities including cellulase, xylanase, α-amylase, and pectinase, which had the ability of using the agro-industrial waste (soybean meal, wheat bran, sugarcane bagasse, wheat straw, rice husk, maize flour and maize straw) under solid-state fermentation and obtained several industrially valuable enzymes. Soybean meal appeared to be the most efficient substrate for the single fermentation of B. velezensis 157. Highest yield of pectinase (19.15 ± 2.66 U g-1), cellulase (46.69 ± 1.19 U g-1) and amylase (2097.18 ± 15.28 U g-1) was achieved on untreated soybean meal. Highest yield of xylanase (22.35 ± 2.24 U g-1) was obtained on untreated wheat bran. Here, we report the complete genome sequence of the B. velezensis 157, composed of a circular 4,013,317 bp chromosome with 3789 coding genes and a G + C content of 46.41%, one circular 8439 bp plasmid and a G + C content of 40.32%. The genome contained a total of 8 candidate gene clusters (bacillaene, difficidin, macrolactin, butirosin, bacillibactin, bacilysin, fengycin and surfactin), and dedicates over 15.8% of the whole genome to synthesize secondary metabolite biosynthesis. In addition, the genes encoding enzymes involved in degradation of cellulose, xylan, lignin, starch, mannan, galactoside and arabinan were found in the B. velezensis 157 genome. Thus, the study of B. velezensis 157 broadened that B. velezensis can not only be used as biocontrol agents, but also has potentially a wide range of applications in lignocellulosic biomass conversion.
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- Long Chen
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People’s Republic of China
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- Shandong BaoLai-LeeLai Bioengineering Co. Ltd., Tai’an, 271000 Shandong People’s Republic of China
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- Shandong BaoLai-LeeLai Bioengineering Co. Ltd., Tai’an, 271000 Shandong People’s Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Engineering Research Center of Animal Probiotics, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Production and Product Quality Safety of Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People’s Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People’s Republic of China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People’s Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Engineering Research Center of Animal Probiotics, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Production and Product Quality Safety of Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People’s Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Engineering Research Center of Animal Probiotics, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Production and Product Quality Safety of Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118 People’s Republic of China
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Zihalirwa Kulimushi P, Argüelles Arias A, Franzil L, Steels S, Ongena M. Stimulation of Fengycin-Type Antifungal Lipopeptides in Bacillus amyloliquefaciens in the Presence of the Maize Fungal Pathogen Rhizomucor variabilis. Front Microbiol 2017; 8:850. [PMID: 28555132 PMCID: PMC5430075 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.00850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2017] [Accepted: 04/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Most isolates belonging to the Bacillus amyloliquefaciens subsp. plantarum clade retain the potential to produce a vast array of structurally diverse antimicrobial compounds that largely contribute to their efficacy as biocontrol agents against numerous plant fungal pathogens. In that context, the role of cyclic lipopeptides (CLPs) has been well-documented but still little is known about the impact of interactions with other soil-inhabiting microbes on the expression of these molecules. In this work, we wanted to investigate the antagonistic activity developed by this bacterium against Rhizomucor variabilis, a pathogen isolated from diseased maize cobs in Democratic Republic of Congo. Our data show that fengycins are the major compounds involved in the inhibitory activity but also that production of this type of CLP is significantly upregulated when co-cultured with the fungus compared to pure cultures. B. amyloliquefaciens is thus able to perceive fungal molecules that are emitted and, as a response, up-regulates the biosynthesis of some specific components of its antimicrobial arsenal.
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- Parent Zihalirwa Kulimushi
- Microbial Processes and Interactions Research Unit, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech Faculty, University of LiègeGembloux, Belgium.,Laboratory of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques et Environnement, Université Evangélique en AfriqueBukavu, Congo
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- Microbial Processes and Interactions Research Unit, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech Faculty, University of LiègeGembloux, Belgium
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- Microbial Processes and Interactions Research Unit, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech Faculty, University of LiègeGembloux, Belgium
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- Microbial Processes and Interactions Research Unit, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech Faculty, University of LiègeGembloux, Belgium
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- Microbial Processes and Interactions Research Unit, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech Faculty, University of LiègeGembloux, Belgium
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Molinatto G, Franzil L, Steels S, Puopolo G, Pertot I, Ongena M. Key Impact of an Uncommon Plasmid on Bacillus amyloliquefaciens subsp. plantarum S499 Developmental Traits and Lipopeptide Production. Front Microbiol 2017; 8:17. [PMID: 28154555 PMCID: PMC5243856 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.00017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2016] [Accepted: 01/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
The rhizobacterium Bacillus amyloliquefaciens subsp. plantarum S499 (S499) is particularly efficient in terms of the production of cyclic lipopeptides, which are responsible for the high level of plant disease protection provided by this strain. Sequencing of the S499 genome has highlighted genetic differences and similarities with the closely related rhizobacterium B. amyloliquefaciens subsp. plantarum FZB42 (FZB42). More specifically, a rare 8008 bp plasmid (pS499) harboring a rap-phr cassette constitutes a major distinctive element between S499 and FZB42. By curing this plasmid, we demonstrated that its presence is crucial for preserving the typical physiology of S499 cells. Indeed, the growth rate and extracellular proteolytic activity were significantly affected in the cured strain (S499 P-). Furthermore, pS499 made a significant contribution to the regulation of cyclic lipopeptide production. Surfactins and fengycins were produced in higher quantities by S499 P-, whereas lower amounts of iturins were detected. In line with the increase in surfactin release, bacterial motility improved after curing, whereas the ability to form biofilm was reduced in vitro. The antagonistic effect against phytopathogenic fungi was also limited for S499 P-, most probably due to the reduction of iturin production. With the exception of this last aspect, S499 P- behavior fell between that of S499 and FZB42, suggesting a role for the plasmid in shaping some of the phenotypic differences observed in the two strains.
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- Giulia Molinatto
- Plant Pathology and Applied Microbiology Unit, Department of Sustainable Agro-Ecosystems and Bioresources, Research and Innovation Centre, Fondazione Edmund Mach San Michele all'Adige, Italy
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- Microbial Processes and Interactions Research Unit, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech Faculty, University of Liège Gembloux, Belgium
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- Microbial Processes and Interactions Research Unit, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech Faculty, University of Liège Gembloux, Belgium
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- Plant Pathology and Applied Microbiology Unit, Department of Sustainable Agro-Ecosystems and Bioresources, Research and Innovation Centre, Fondazione Edmund Mach San Michele all'Adige, Italy
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- Plant Pathology and Applied Microbiology Unit, Department of Sustainable Agro-Ecosystems and Bioresources, Research and Innovation Centre, Fondazione Edmund Mach San Michele all'Adige, Italy
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- Microbial Processes and Interactions Research Unit, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech Faculty, University of Liège Gembloux, Belgium
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