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Pal G, Saxena S, Kumar K, Verma A, Kumar D, Shukla P, Pandey A, White J, Verma SK. Seed endophytic bacterium Lysinibacillus sp. (ZM1) from maize (Zea mays L.) shapes its root architecture through modulation of auxin biosynthesis and nitrogen metabolism. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 212:108731. [PMID: 38761545 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108731] [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: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
Abstract
Seed endophytic bacteria have been shown to promote the growth and development of numerous plants. However, the underlying mechanism still needs to be better understood. The present study aims to investigate the role of a seed endophytic bacterium Lysinibacillus sp. (ZM1) in promoting plant growth and shaping the root architecture of maize seedlings. The study explores how bacteria-mediated auxin biosynthesis and nitrogen metabolism affect plant growth promotion and shape the root architecture of maize seedlings. The results demonstrate that ZM1 inoculation significantly enhances root length, root biomass, and the number of seminal roots in maize seedlings. Additionally, the treated seedlings exhibit increased shoot biomass and higher levels of photosynthetic pigments. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) analysis revealed extensive colonization of ZM1 on root hairs, as well as in the cortical and stellar regions of the root. Furthermore, LC-MS analysis demonstrated elevated auxin content in the roots of the ZM1 treated maize seedlings compared to the uninoculated control. Inoculation with ZM1 significantly increased the levels of endogenous ammonium content, GS, and GOGAT enzyme activities in the roots of treated maize seedlings compared to the control, indicating enhanced nitrogen metabolism. Furthermore, inoculation of bacteria under nitrogen-deficient conditions enhanced plant growth, as evidenced by increased root shoot length, fresh and dry weights, average number of seminal roots, and content of photosynthetic pigments. Transcript analysis indicated upregulation of auxin biosynthetic genes, along with genes involved in nitrogen metabolism at different time points in roots of ZM1-treated maize seedlings. Collectively, our findings highlight the positive impact of Lysinibacillus sp. ZM1 inoculation on maize seeds by improving root architecture through modulation of auxin biosynthesis and affecting various nitrogen metabolism related parameters. These findings provide valuable insights into the potential utilization of seed endophytic bacteria as biofertilizers to enhance plant growth and yield in nutrient deficient soils.
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- Gaurav Pal
- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India; Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 276957612, USA.
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- Department of Plant Biology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India.
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Gao Y, Zhang Y, Wang P, Zhao L. Structure and Diversity of Endophytic Bacteria in Maize Seeds and Germinating Roots. Microorganisms 2024; 12:1348. [PMID: 39065116 PMCID: PMC11278895 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12071348] [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: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Seed endophytes in maize, which facilitate the transmission of microorganisms from one plant generation to the next, may play a crucial role in plant protection and growth promotion. This study aimed to investigate the effects of various maize varieties on the communities of endophytic bacteria in seeds and germinating roots. This study utilized Illumina high-throughput sequencing technology to examine the structural and diversity differences of endophytic bacterial communities within seed maize (BY1507), silage maize (QQ446), and wild maize (Teosinte) in both seeds and germinating roots. The results showed that 416 bacterial genera were detected, with Pantoea, Lachnospiraceae, Pararhizobium, Enterobacteriaceae, Stenotrophomonas, and Pseudonocardia being the most prevalent (relative abundance > 10%) at the genus level. No significant difference was observed in diversity indices (Chao1, ACE, Shannon, and Simpson) of seed endophytes among BY1507, QQ446, and Teosinte. The Shannon and Simpson indices for the germinating root endophyte from the wild variety (Teosinte) were significantly higher than the domesticated varieties (BY1507 and QQ446). PCoA revealed a notable overlap in the endophytic bacterial communities from the seeds of BY1507, QQ446, and Teosinte. Yet, clustering patterns were found. Co-occurrence network analysis showed that BY1507, QQ446, and Teosinte share a notable proportion of shared endophytic bacteria (>30%) between the seeds and germinating roots. This investigation elucidates the characteristics of endophytic microbial communities of seeds and germinating roots with seed maize, silage maize, and wild maize, offering data for future research on the physiological ecological adaptation of these endophytic microbial communities.
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- Yang Gao
- Guizhou Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Guiyang 550025, China; (Y.G.); (Y.Z.)
- School of Karst Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China
- College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Guizhou Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Guiyang 550025, China; (Y.G.); (Y.Z.)
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- School of Life Sciences, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China
- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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Tao F, Chen F, Liu H, Chen C, Cheng B, Han G. Insight into the composition and differentiation of endophytic microbial communities in kernels via 368 maize transcriptomes. J Adv Res 2024:S2090-1232(24)00208-X. [PMID: 38772425 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2024.05.018] [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: 01/21/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Kernels are important reproductive organs in maize, yet there is a lack of systematic investigation on the differences in the composition of endophytic microorganisms in plants from a population perspective. OBJECTIVES We aimed to elucidate the composition of endophytic microorganisms in developing maize kernels, emphasizing differences among various inbred lines. METHODS The transcriptomic data of 368 maize inbred lines were used to explore the composition and diversity of endophytic microorganisms. RESULTS The findings revealed a higher abundance of fungi than bacteria in developing maize kernels, followed by protozoa, while viruses were less abundant. There were significant differences in the composition and relative abundance of endophytic microorganisms among different maize lines. Diversity analysis revealed overall similarity in the community composition structure between tropical/subtropical (TST) and temperate (NSS) maize germplasm with apparent variations in community richness and abundance. The endophytic microorganisms network in the kernels from TST genotypes exhibited higher connectivity and stability compared to NSS kernels. Bacteria dominated the highly connected species in the networks, and different core species showed microbial phylum specificity. Some low-abundance species acted as core species, contributing to network stability. Beneficial bacteria were predominant in the core species of networks in TST kernels, while pathogenic bacteria were more abundant in the core species of networks in NSS kernels. CONCLUSION Tropical maize germplasm may have advantages in resisting the invasion of pathogenic microorganisms, providing excellent genetic resources for disease-resistant breeding.
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- Fang Tao
- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China; National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance Breeding, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China; National Engineering Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance Breeding, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China.
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Luo DL, Huang SY, Ma CY, Zhang XY, Sun K, Zhang W, Dai CC. Seed-borne bacterial synthetic community resists seed pathogenic fungi and promotes plant growth. J Appl Microbiol 2024; 135:lxae073. [PMID: 38520150 DOI: 10.1093/jambio/lxae073] [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: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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AIMS In this study, the control effects of synthetic microbial communities composed of peanut seed bacteria against seed aflatoxin contamination caused by Aspergillus flavus and root rot by Fusarium oxysporum were evaluated. METHODS AND RESULTS Potentially conserved microbial synthetic communities (C), growth-promoting synthetic communities (S), and combined synthetic communities (CS) of peanut seeds were constructed after 16S rRNA Illumina sequencing, strain isolation, and measurement of plant growth promotion indicators. Three synthetic communities showed resistance to root rot and CS had the best effect after inoculating into peanut seedlings. This was achieved by increased defense enzyme activity and activated salicylic acid (SA)-related, systematically induced resistance in peanuts. In addition, CS also inhibited the reproduction of A. flavus on peanut seeds and the production of aflatoxin. These effects are related to bacterial degradation of toxins and destruction of mycelia. CONCLUSIONS Inoculation with a synthetic community composed of seed bacteria can help host peanuts resist the invasion of seeds by A. flavus and seedlings by F. oxysporum and promote the growth of peanut seedlings.
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- De-Lin Luo
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Microbes and Functional Genomics, Jiangsu Engineering and Technology and Research Center for Industrialization of Microbial Resources, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Microbes and Functional Genomics, Jiangsu Engineering and Technology and Research Center for Industrialization of Microbial Resources, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Microbes and Functional Genomics, Jiangsu Engineering and Technology and Research Center for Industrialization of Microbial Resources, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Microbes and Functional Genomics, Jiangsu Engineering and Technology and Research Center for Industrialization of Microbial Resources, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Microbes and Functional Genomics, Jiangsu Engineering and Technology and Research Center for Industrialization of Microbial Resources, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Microbes and Functional Genomics, Jiangsu Engineering and Technology and Research Center for Industrialization of Microbial Resources, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Microbes and Functional Genomics, Jiangsu Engineering and Technology and Research Center for Industrialization of Microbial Resources, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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Sohaib H, Fays M, Khatib A, Rivière J, El Aouad N, Desoignies N. Contribution to the characterization of the seed endophyte microbiome of Argania spinosa across geographical locations in Central Morocco using metagenomic approaches. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1310395. [PMID: 38601940 PMCID: PMC11005822 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1310395] [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: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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Microbial endophytes are microorganisms that live inside plants, and some of them play important yet understudied roles in plant health, growth, and adaptation to environmental conditions. Their diversity within plants has traditionally been underestimated due to the limitations of culture-dependent techniques. Metagenomic profiling provides a culture-independent approach to characterize entire microbial communities. The argan tree (Argania spinosa) is ecologically and economically important in Morocco, yet its seed endophyte microbiome remains unexplored. This study aimed to compare the bacterial and fungal endophyte communities associated with argan seeds collected from six sites across Morocco using Illumina MiSeq sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene and ITS regions, respectively. Bacterial DNA was extracted from surface-sterilized seeds and amplified using universal primers, while fungal DNA was isolated directly from seeds. Bioinformatics analysis of sequencing data identified taxonomic profiles at the phylum to genus levels. The results indicated that bacterial communities were dominated by the genus Rhodoligotrophos, while fungal communities exhibited varying degrees of dominance between Ascomycota and Basidiomycota depending on site, with Penicillium being the most abundant overall. Distinct site-specific profiles were observed, with Pseudomonas, Bacillus, and Aspergillus present across multiple locations. Alpha diversity indices revealed variation in endophyte richness between seed sources. In conclusion, this first exploration of the argan seed endophyte microbiome demonstrated environmental influence on community structure. While facing limitations due to small sample sizes and lack of ecological metadata, it provides a foundation for future mechanistic investigations into how specific endophyte-host interactions shape argan adaptation across Morocco's diverse landscapes.
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- Hourfane Sohaib
- Laboratory of Life and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tangier, University Abdelmalek Essaâdi, Tetouan, Morocco
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- Phytopathology, Microbial and Molecular Farming Lab, Centre D’Etudes et Recherche Appliquée-Haute Ecole Provinciale du Hainaut Condorcet, Ath, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Life and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tangier, University Abdelmalek Essaâdi, Tetouan, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Applied Biology, Haute Ecole Provinciale de Hainaut-Condorcet, Ath, Hainaut, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Life and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tangier, University Abdelmalek Essaâdi, Tetouan, Morocco
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- Phytopathology, Microbial and Molecular Farming Lab, Centre D’Etudes et Recherche Appliquée-Haute Ecole Provinciale du Hainaut Condorcet, Ath, Belgium
- University of Liege - Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, TERRA - Teaching and Research Center, Plant Sciences Axis, Gembloux, Belgium
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Arnault G, Marais C, Préveaux A, Briand M, Poisson AS, Sarniguet A, Barret M, Simonin M. Seedling microbiota engineering using bacterial synthetic community inoculation on seeds. FEMS Microbiol Ecol 2024; 100:fiae027. [PMID: 38503562 PMCID: PMC10977042 DOI: 10.1093/femsec/fiae027] [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: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Synthetic Communities (SynComs) are being developed and tested to manipulate plant microbiota and improve plant health. To date, only few studies proposed the use of SynCom on seed despite its potential for plant microbiota engineering. We developed and presented a simple and effective seedling microbiota engineering method using SynCom inoculation on seeds. The method was successful using a wide diversity of SynCom compositions and bacterial strains that are representative of the common bean seed microbiota. First, this method enables the modulation of seed microbiota composition and community size. Then, SynComs strongly outcompeted native seed and potting soil microbiota and contributed on average to 80% of the seedling microbiota. We showed that strain abundance on seed was a main driver of an effective seedling microbiota colonization. Also, selection was partly involved in seed and seedling colonization capacities since strains affiliated to Enterobacteriaceae and Erwiniaceae were good colonizers while Bacillaceae and Microbacteriaceae were poor colonizers. Additionally, the engineered seed microbiota modified the recruitment and assembly of seedling and rhizosphere microbiota through priority effects. This study shows that SynCom inoculation on seeds represents a promising approach to study plant microbiota assembly and its consequence on plant fitness.
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- Gontran Arnault
- IRHS-UMR1345, Université d’Angers, INRAE, Institut Agro, SFR 4207 QuaSaV, 49071, Beaucouzé, France
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- IRHS-UMR1345, Université d’Angers, INRAE, Institut Agro, SFR 4207 QuaSaV, 49071, Beaucouzé, France
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- IRHS-UMR1345, Université d’Angers, INRAE, Institut Agro, SFR 4207 QuaSaV, 49071, Beaucouzé, France
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- IRHS-UMR1345, Université d’Angers, INRAE, Institut Agro, SFR 4207 QuaSaV, 49071, Beaucouzé, France
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- Groupe d’Étude et de Contrôle des Variétés et des Semences (GEVES), 49070, Beaucouzé, France
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- IRHS-UMR1345, Université d’Angers, INRAE, Institut Agro, SFR 4207 QuaSaV, 49071, Beaucouzé, France
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- IRHS-UMR1345, Université d’Angers, INRAE, Institut Agro, SFR 4207 QuaSaV, 49071, Beaucouzé, France
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- IRHS-UMR1345, Université d’Angers, INRAE, Institut Agro, SFR 4207 QuaSaV, 49071, Beaucouzé, France
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Zhu S, Xie J, Yang J, Hou X, He L, Zhang Z. Seed-Borne Bacterial Diversity of Fescue ( Festuca ovina L.) and Properties Study. Microorganisms 2024; 12:329. [PMID: 38399732 PMCID: PMC10892014 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12020329] [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: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Rich endophytic bacterial communities exist in fescue (Festuca ovina L.) and play an important role in fescue growth, cold tolerance, drought tolerance and antibiotic tolerance. To screen for probiotics carried by fescue seeds, seven varieties were collected from three different regions of China for isolation by the milled seed method and analyzed for diversity and motility, biofilm and antibiotic resistance. A total of 91 bacterial isolates were obtained, and based on morphological characteristics, 36 representative dominant strains were selected for 16S rDNA sequencing analysis. The results showed that the 36 bacterial strains belonged to four phyla and nine genera. The Firmicutes was the dominant phylum, and Bacillus, Paenibacillus and Pseudomonas were the dominant genera. Most of the strains had motility (80%) and were biofilm-forming (91.7%). In this study, 15 strains were capable of Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) production, 24 strains were capable of nitrogen fixation, and some strains possessed amylase and protease activities, suggesting their potential for growth promotion. Determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) against the bacteria showed that the strains were not resistant to tetracycline and oxytetracycline. Pantoea (QY6, LH4, MS2) and Curtobacterium (YY4) showed resistance to five antibiotics (ampicillin, kanamycin, erythromycin, sulfadiazine and rifampicin). Using Pearson correlation analysis, a significant correlation was found between motility and biofilm, and between biofilm and sulfadiazine. In this study, we screened two strains of Pantoea (QY6, LH4) with excellent growth-promoting ability as well as broad-spectrum antibiotic resistance. which provided new perspectives for subsequent studies on the strong ecological adaptations of fescue, and mycorrhizal resources for endophytic bacteria and plant interactions.
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- Key Laboratory of Grassland Ecosystem, Ministry of Education, Pratacultural College, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (S.Z.); (J.X.); (J.Y.); (X.H.); (L.H.)
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Shrestha A, Limay-Rios V, Brettingham DJL, Raizada MN. Maize pollen carry bacteria that suppress a fungal pathogen that enters through the male gamete fertilization route. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 14:1286199. [PMID: 38269134 PMCID: PMC10806238 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1286199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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In flowering plants, after being released from pollen grains, the male gametes use the style channel to migrate towards the ovary where they fertilize awaiting eggs. Environmental pathogens exploit the style passage, resulting in diseased progeny seed. The belief is that pollen also transmits pathogens into the style. By contrast, we hypothesized that pollen carries beneficial microbes that suppress environmental pathogens on the style passage. No prior studies have reported pollen-associated bacterial functions in any plant species. Here, bacteria were cultured from maize (corn) pollen encompassing wild ancestors and farmer-selected landraces from across the Americas, grown in a common field in Canada for one season. In total, 298 bacterial isolates were cultured, spanning 45 genera, 103 species, and 88 OTUs, dominated by Pantoea, Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Erwinia, and Microbacterium. Full-length 16S DNA-based taxonomic profiling showed that 78% of bacterial taxa from the major wild ancestor of maize (Parviglumis teosinte) were present in at least one cultivated landrace. The species names of the bacterial isolates were used to search the pathogen literature systematically; this preliminary evidence predicted that the vast majority of the pollen-associated bacteria analyzed are not maize pathogens. The pollen-associated bacteria were tested in vitro against a style-invading Fusarium pathogen shown to cause Gibberella ear rot (GER): 14 isolates inhibited this pathogen. Genome mining showed that all the anti-Fusarium bacterial species encode phzF, associated with biosynthesis of the natural fungicide, phenazine. To mimic the male gamete migration route, three pollen-associated bacterial strains were sprayed onto styles (silks), followed by Fusarium inoculation; these bacteria reduced GER symptoms and mycotoxin accumulation in progeny seed. Confocal microscopy was used to search for direct evidence that pollen-associated bacteria can defend living silks against Fusarium graminearum (Fg); bacterial strain AS541 (Kluyvera intermedia), isolated from pollen of ancestral Parviglumis, was observed to colonize the susceptible style/silk entry points of Fg (silk epidermis, trichomes, wounds). Furthermore, on style/silk tissue, AS541 colonized/aggregated on Fg hyphae, and was associated with Fg hyphal breaks. These results suggest that pollen has the potential to carry bacteria that can defend the style/silk passage against an environmental pathogen - a novel observation.
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- Anuja Shrestha
- Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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- Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph, Ridgetown, ON, Canada
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- Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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Sun Z, Adeleke BS, Shi Y, Li C. The seed microbiomes of staple food crops. Microb Biotechnol 2023; 16:2236-2249. [PMID: 37815330 PMCID: PMC10686132 DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.14352] [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: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023] Open
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The scientific community increasingly recognized that seed microbiomes are important for plant growth and nutrition. The versatile roles and modulating properties that microbiomes hold in the context of seeds seem to be an inherited approach to avert adverse conditions. These discoveries attracted extensive interest, especially in staple food crops (SFCs) where grain was consumed as food. Along with the rapid expansion of population and industrialization that posed a severe challenge to the yield of SFCs, microbiologists and botanists began to explore and engineer seed microbiomes, for safer and more fruitful grain production. To utilize seed microbiomes, we present an overall review of the most updated scientific literature on three representative SFCs (wheat, rice and maize) using the 5W1H (Which, Where, What, Why, When and How) method that provides a comprehensive understanding of the issue. These include which factors determine the composition of seed microbiomes? Where do seed microbiomes come from? What are these seed microbes? Why do these microbes choose seeds as their destination and when do microbes settle down and become seed communists? In addition, how do seed microbiomes work and can be manipulated effectively? Therefore, answering the aforementioned questions regarding SFCs seed microbiomes remain fundamental in bridging endophytic research gaps and harnessing their ecological services.
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- Zhongke Sun
- School of Biological EngineeringHenan University of TechnologyZhengzhouChina
- Food Laboratory of ZhongyuanLuoheChina
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- School of Biological EngineeringHenan University of TechnologyZhengzhouChina
- Department of Biological Sciences, School of ScienceOlusegun Agagu University of Science and TechnologyOkitipupaNigeria
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- School of Biological EngineeringHenan University of TechnologyZhengzhouChina
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- School of Biological EngineeringHenan University of TechnologyZhengzhouChina
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Wippel K. Plant and microbial features governing an endophytic lifestyle. CURRENT OPINION IN PLANT BIOLOGY 2023; 76:102483. [PMID: 37939457 DOI: 10.1016/j.pbi.2023.102483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Beneficial microorganisms colonizing internal plant tissues, the endophytes, support their host through plant growth promotion, pathogen protection, and abiotic stress alleviation. Their efficient application in agriculture requires the understanding of the molecular mechanisms and environmental conditions that facilitate in planta accommodation. Accumulating evidence reveals that commensal microorganisms employ similar colonization strategies as their pathogenic counterparts. Fine-tuning of immune response, motility, and metabolic crosstalk accounts for their differentiation. For a holistic perspective, in planta experiments with microbial collections and comprehensive genome data exploration are crucial. This review describes the most recent findings on factors involved in endophytic colonization processes, focusing on bacteria and fungi, and discusses required methodological approaches to unravel their relevance within a community context.
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- Kathrin Wippel
- Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Wang YL, Zhang HB. Assembly and Function of Seed Endophytes in Response to Environmental Stress. J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 33:1119-1129. [PMID: 37311706 PMCID: PMC10580892 DOI: 10.4014/jmb.2303.03004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Seeds are colonized by diverse microorganisms that can improve the growth and stress resistance of host plants. Although understanding the mechanisms of plant endophyte-host plant interactions is increasing, much of this knowledge does not come from seed endophytes, particularly under environmental stress that the plant host grows to face, including biotic (e.g., pathogens, herbivores and insects) and abiotic factors (e.g., drought, heavy metals and salt). In this article, we first provided a framework for the assembly and function of seed endophytes and discussed the sources and assembly process of seed endophytes. Following that, we reviewed the impact of environmental factors on the assembly of seed endophytes. Lastly, we explored recent advances in the growth promotion and stress resistance enhancement of plants, functioning by seed endophytes under various biotic and abiotic stressors.
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- Yong-Lan Wang
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P.R. China
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Ma Z, Feng H, Yang C, Ma X, Li P, Feng Z, Zhang Y, Zhao L, Zhou J, Xu X, Zhu H, Wei F. Integrated microbiology and metabolomics analysis reveal responses of cotton rhizosphere microbiome and metabolite spectrum to conventional seed coating agents. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 333:122058. [PMID: 37330187 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122058] [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: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Fludioxonil (FL) and metalaxyl-M·fludioxonil·azoxystrobin (MFA) are conventional seed coating agents for controlling cotton seedling diseases. However, their effects on seed endophytic and rhizosphere microecology are still poorly understood. This study aimed to assess the effects of FL and MFA on cotton seed endophytes, rhizosphere soil enzymatic activities, microbiome and metabolites. Both seed coating agents significantly changed seed endophytic bacterial and fungal communities. Growing coated seeds in the soils originating from the Alar (AL) and Shihezi (SH) region inhibited soil catalase activity and decreased both bacterial and fungal biomass. Seed coating agents increased rhizosphere bacterial alpha diversity for the first 21 days but decreased fungal alpha diversity after day 21 in the AL soil. Seed coating reduced the abundance of a number of beneficial microorganisms but enriched some potential pollutant-degrading microorganisms. Seed coating agents may have affected the complexity of the co-occurrence network of the microbiome in the AL soil, reducing connectivity, opposite to what was observed in the SH soil. MFA had more pronounced effects on soil metabolic activities than FL. Furthermore, there were strong links between soil microbial communities, metabolites and enzymatic activities. These findings provide valuable information for future research and development on application of seed coatings for disease management.
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- Zheng Ma
- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China; Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China; Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China; Western Agricultural Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changji, 831100, Xinjiang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China; Western Agricultural Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changji, 831100, Xinjiang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China; Western Agricultural Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changji, 831100, Xinjiang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China; Western Agricultural Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changji, 831100, Xinjiang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China; Western Agricultural Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changji, 831100, Xinjiang, China
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- NIAB, East Malling, West Malling, ME19 6BJ, Kent, UK
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China; Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China; Western Agricultural Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changji, 831100, Xinjiang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China; Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China; Western Agricultural Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changji, 831100, Xinjiang, China.
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Wallace JG. Maize seed endophytes. MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY 2023; 24:801-810. [PMID: 36416063 DOI: 10.1111/mpp.13278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Maize is a vital global crop, and each seed (kernel) hosts an ecosystem of microbes living inside it. However, we know very little about these endophytes and what their role is in plant production and physiology. In this Microreview, I summarize the major questions around maize seed endophytes, including what organisms are present, how they get there, whether and how they transmit across generations, and how they and the plant affect each other. Although several studies touch on each of these areas, ultimately there are far more questions than answers. Future priorities for research on maize seed endophytes should include understanding what adaptations allow microbes to be seed endophytes, how the host genetics and the environment affect these communities, and how maize seed endophytes ultimately contribute to the next generation of plants.
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- Jason G Wallace
- Department of Crop & Soil Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA
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de Andrade LA, Santos CHB, Frezarin ET, Sales LR, Rigobelo EC. Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria for Sustainable Agricultural Production. Microorganisms 2023; 11:microorganisms11041088. [PMID: 37110511 PMCID: PMC10146397 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11041088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Rhizosheric bacteria with several abilities related to plant growth and health have been denominated Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR). PGPR promote plant growth through several modes of action, be it directly or indirectly. The benefits provided by these bacteria can include increased nutrient availability, phytohormone production, shoot and root development, protection against several phytopathogens, and reduced diseases. Additionally, PGPR can help plants to withstand abiotic stresses such as salinity and drought and produce enzymes that detoxify plants from heavy metals. PGPR have become an important strategy in sustainable agriculture due to the possibility of reducing synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, promoting plant growth and health, and enhancing soil quality. There are many studies related to PGPR in the literature. However, this review highlights the studies that used PGPR for sustainable production in a practical way, making it possible to reduce the use of fertilizers such as phosphorus and nitrogen and fungicides, and to improve nutrient uptake. This review addresses topics such as unconventional fertilizers, seed microbiome for rhizospheric colonization, rhizospheric microorganisms, nitrogen fixation for reducing chemical fertilizers, phosphorus solubilizing and mineralizing, and siderophore and phytohormone production for reducing the use of fungicides and pesticides for sustainable agriculture.
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- Luana Alves de Andrade
- Agricultural and Livestock Microbiology Graduate Program, School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), São Paulo 14884-900, Brazil
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- Agricultural and Livestock Microbiology Graduate Program, School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), São Paulo 14884-900, Brazil
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- Agricultural and Livestock Microbiology Graduate Program, School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), São Paulo 14884-900, Brazil
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- Agricultural and Livestock Microbiology Graduate Program, School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), São Paulo 14884-900, Brazil
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- Agricultural and Livestock Microbiology Graduate Program, School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), São Paulo 14884-900, Brazil
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Ayilara MS, Adeleke BS, Babalola OO. Bioprospecting and Challenges of Plant Microbiome Research for Sustainable Agriculture, a Review on Soybean Endophytic Bacteria. MICROBIAL ECOLOGY 2023; 85:1113-1135. [PMID: 36319743 PMCID: PMC10156819 DOI: 10.1007/s00248-022-02136-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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This review evaluates oilseed crop soybean endophytic bacteria, their prospects, and challenges for sustainable agriculture. Soybean is one of the most important oilseed crops with about 20-25% protein content and 20% edible oil production. The ability of soybean root-associated microbes to restore soil nutrients enhances crop yield. Naturally, the soybean root endosphere harbors root nodule bacteria, and endophytic bacteria, which help increase the nitrogen pool and reclamation of another nutrient loss in the soil for plant nutrition. Endophytic bacteria can sustain plant growth and health by exhibiting antibiosis against phytopathogens, production of enzymes, phytohormone biosynthesis, organic acids, and secondary metabolite secretions. Considerable effort in the agricultural industry is focused on multifunctional concepts and bioprospecting on the use of bioinput from endophytic microbes to ensure a stable ecosystem. Bioprospecting in the case of this review is a systemic overview of the biorational approach to harness beneficial plant-associated microbes to ensure food security in the future. Progress in this endeavor is limited by available techniques. The use of molecular techniques in unraveling the functions of soybean endophytic bacteria can explore their use in integrated organic farming. Our review brings to light the endophytic microbial dynamics of soybeans and current status of plant microbiome research for sustainable agriculture.
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- Modupe Stella Ayilara
- Food Security and Safety Focus Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735, South Africa
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Microbiology Unit, Faculty of Science, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, PMB 353, Okitipupa, Nigeria
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- Food Security and Safety Focus Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735, South Africa.
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Rapeseed Domestication Affects the Diversity of Rhizosphere Microbiota. Microorganisms 2023; 11:microorganisms11030724. [PMID: 36985297 PMCID: PMC10056747 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11030724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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Rhizosphere microbiota is important for plant growth and health. Domestication is a process to select suitable plants to satisfy the needs of humans, which may have great impacts on the interaction between the host and its rhizosphere microbiota. Rapeseed (Brassica napus) is an important oilseed crop derived from the hybridization between Brassica rapa and Brassica oleracea ~7500 years ago. However, variations in rhizosphere microbiota along with rapeseed domestication remain poorly understood. Here, we characterized the composition and structure of the rhizosphere microbiota among diverse rapeseed accessions, including ten B. napus, two B. rapa, and three B. oleracea accessions through bacterial 16S rRNA gene sequencing. B. napus exhibited a higher Shannon index and different bacterial relative abundance compared with its wild relatives in rhizosphere microbiota. Moreover, artificial synthetic B. napus lines G3D001 and No.2127 showed significantly different rhizosphere microbiota diversity and composition from other B. napus accessions and their ancestors. The core rhizosphere microbiota of B. napus and its wild relatives was also described. FAPROTAX annotation predicted that the synthetic B. napus lines had more abundant pathways related to nitrogen metabolism, and the co-occurrence network results demonstrated that Rhodoplanes acted as hub nodes to promote nitrogen metabolism in the synthetic B. napus lines. This study provides new insights into the impacts of rapeseed domestication on the diversity and community structure of rhizosphere microbiota, which may highlight the contribution of rhizosphere microbiota to plant health.
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Vlajkov V, Pajčin I, Loc M, Budakov D, Dodić J, Grahovac M, Grahovac J. The Effect of Cultivation Conditions on Antifungal and Maize Seed Germination Activity of Bacillus-Based Biocontrol Agent. BIOENGINEERING (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:bioengineering9120797. [PMID: 36551004 PMCID: PMC9774550 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9120797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Aflatoxin contamination is a global risk and a concerning problem threatening food safety. The biotechnological answer lies in the production of biocontrol agents that are effective against aflatoxins producers. In addition to their biocontrol effect, microbial-based products are recognized as efficient biosolutions for plant nutrition and growth promotion. The present study addresses the characterization of the representative of Phaseolus vulgaris rhizosphere microbiome, Bacillus sp. BioSol021, regarding plant growth promotion traits, including the activity of protease, cellulase, xylanase, and pectinase with the enzymatic activity index values 1.06, 2.04, 2.41, and 3.51, respectively. The potential for the wider commercialization of this kind of product is determined by the possibility of developing a scalable bioprocess solution suitable for technology transfer to an industrial scale. Therefore, the study addresses one of the most challenging steps in bioprocess development, including the production scale-up from the Erlenmeyer flask to the laboratory bioreactor. The results indicated the influence of the key bioprocess parameters on the dual mechanism of action of biocontrol effects against the aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus, as well on maize seed germination activity, pointing out the positive impact of high aeration intensity and agitation rate, resulting in inhibition zone diameters of 60 mm, a root length 96 mm, and a shoot length 27 mm.
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- Vanja Vlajkov
- Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad, Bulevar cara Lazara 1, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
- Correspondence: (V.V.); (J.G.)
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- Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad, Bulevar cara Lazara 1, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 8, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 8, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad, Bulevar cara Lazara 1, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 8, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad, Bulevar cara Lazara 1, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
- Correspondence: (V.V.); (J.G.)
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Pal G, Saxena S, Kumar K, Verma A, Sahu PK, Pandey A, White JF, Verma SK. Endophytic Burkholderia: Multifunctional roles in plant growth promotion and stress tolerance. Microbiol Res 2022; 265:127201. [PMID: 36167006 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2022.127201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The genus Burkholderia has proven potential in improving plant performance. In recent decades, a huge diversity of Burkholderia spp. have been reported with diverse capabilities of plant symbiosis which could be harnessed to enhance plant growth and development. Colonization of endophytic Burkholderia spp. have been extensively studied through techniques like advanced microscopy, fluorescent labelling, PCR based assays, etc., and found to be systemically distributed in plants. Thus, use of these biostimulant microbes holds the promise of improving quality and quantity of crops. The endophytic Burkholderia spp. have been found to support plant functions along with boosting nutrient availability, especially under stress. Endophytic Burkholderia spp. improve plant survival against deadly pathogens via mechanisms like competition, induced systemic resistance, and antibiosis. At the same time, they are reported to extend plant tolerance towards multiple abiotic stresses especially drought, salinity, and cold. Several attempts have been made to decipher the potential of Burkholderia spp. by genome mining, and these bacteria have been found to harbour genes for plant symbiosis and for providing multiple benefits to host plants. Characteristics specific for host recognition and nutrient acquisition were confirmed in endophytic Burkholderia by genomics and proteomics-based studies. This could pave the way for harnessing Burkholderia spp. for biotechnological applications like biotransformation, phytoremediation, insecticidal activity, antimicrobials, etc. All these make Burkholderia spp. a promising microbial agent in improving plant performance under multiple adversities. Thus, the present review highlights critical roles of endophytic Burkholderia spp., their colonization, alleviation of biotic and abiotic stresses, biotechnological applications and genomic insights.
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- Gaurav Pal
- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP, India
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, India
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP, India
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP, India
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- National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms, Mau, UP, India
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Plant Biology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP, India.
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