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Khan AR, Ali Q, Ayaz M, Bilal MS, Tariq H, El-Komy MH, Gu Q, Wu H, Vater J, Gao X. Bio-perfume guns: Antifungal volatile activity of Bacillus sp. LNXM12 against postharvest pathogen Botrytis cinerea in tomato and strawberry. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2024; 203:105995. [PMID: 39084769 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2024.105995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2024] [Revised: 06/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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Gray mold disease, caused by Botrytis cinerea is a major postharvest disease impacting fruits such as strawberries and tomatoes. This study explores the use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by Bacillus spp. as eco-friendly biocontrol agents against B. cinerea. In vitro experiments demonstrated that VOCs from Bacillus sp. LNXM12, B. thuringiensis GBAC46, and B. zhanghouensis LLTC93-VOCs inhibited fungal growth by 61.2%, 40.5%, and 21.6%, respectively, compared to the control. LNXM12 was selected for further experiments due to its highest control efficacy of 58.3% and 76.6% on tomato and strawberry fruits, respectively. The LNXM12 VOCs were identified through gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis, and 22 VOCs were identified. Synthetic VOCs with the highest probability percentage, namely ethyloctynol, 3-methyl-2-pentanone (3M2P), 1,3-butadiene-N, N-dimethylformamide (DMF), and squalene were used in experiments. The results showed that the synthetic VOCs ethyloctynol and 3M2P were highly effective, with an inhibition rate of 56.8 and 57.1% against fungal mycelium radial growth at 120 μg/mL on agar plates. Trypan blue staining revealed strongly disrupted, deeper blue, and lysed mycelium in VOC-treated B. cinerea. The scanning and transmission electron microscope (SEM and TEM) results showed that fungal mycelium was smaller, irregular, and shrunken after synthetic VOC treatments. Furthermore, the synthetic VOCs Ethyloctynol and 3M2P revealed high control efficacy on tomatoes and strawberries infected by B. cinerea. The control efficacy on leaves was 67.2%, 66.1% and 64.5%, 78.4% respectively. Similarly, the control efficiency on fruits was 45.5%, 67.3% and 46.3% 65.1%. The expression of virulence genes in B. cinerea was analyzed, and the results revealed that selected genes BcSpl1, BcXyn11A, BcPG2, BcNoxB, BcNoxR, and BcPG1 were downregulated after VOCs treatment. The overall result revealed novel mechanisms by which Bacillus sp. volatiles control postharvest gray mold disease.
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- Abdur Rashid Khan
- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Diseases and Pest Insects, Ministry of Education, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, Abu-Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Diseases and Pest Insects, Ministry of Education, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Diseases and Pest Insects, Ministry of Education, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Diseases and Pest Insects, Ministry of Education, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Plant Protection, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Diseases and Pest Insects, Ministry of Education, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Diseases and Pest Insects, Ministry of Education, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Proteomics and Spectroscopy Unit (ZBS6), Centre for Biological Threats and Special Pathogens, Robert Koch Institute, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Diseases and Pest Insects, Ministry of Education, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
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Xia Q, Ran M, Zhou L, Liu Z, Cai L. g-C 3N 4@CuO electrostatic self-assembly toward Ralstonia solanacearum: Insights from cytomembrane and motility disruption. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024; 80:3107-3115. [PMID: 38407487 DOI: 10.1002/ps.8047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Ralstonia solanacearum, a notorious and refractory bacterial plant pathogen, threatens multiple vegetable crops and causes significant economic loss in agriculture. Long-term use of traditional medicines not only increases the problem of drug resistance, but also causes great environmental pollution. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop new agents with high efficacy and low toxicity. RESULTS In this study, we have synthesized and characterized graphitic carbon nitride incorporated copper oxide composite (g-C3N4@CuO), which showed higher antimicrobial effect than graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets (g-C3N4 nanosheets) and copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs). Ralstonia solanacearum exposed to g-C3N4@CuO exhibited higher levels of oxygen toxicity, cell membrane damage, DNA damage, motility disruption and even cell death compared to g-C3N4 nanosheets and CuONPs. In addition, g-C3N4@CuO was more effective in the control of tobacco bacterial wilt than g-C3N4 nanosheets and CuONPs. CONCLUSION Thus, this study provides a new perspective on g-C3N4@CuO control of bacterial diseases in crops, and the mechanism is related to the destruction of cell membrane damage and motility disruption. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Qiulan Xia
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
- College of Tobacco Science, Guizhou Key Laboratory for Tobacco Quality of Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- College of Tobacco Science, Guizhou Key Laboratory for Tobacco Quality of Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- College of Tobacco Science, Guizhou Key Laboratory for Tobacco Quality of Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Institute of Agro-bioengineering, Guizhou University/Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Guiyang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
- College of Tobacco Science, Guizhou Key Laboratory for Tobacco Quality of Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
- Institute of Agro-bioengineering, Guizhou University/Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Guiyang, China
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Jiao W, Wen J, Li N, Ou T, Qiu C, Ji Y, Lin K, Liu X, Xie J. The biocontrol potentials of rhizospheric bacterium Bacillus velezensis K0T24 against mulberry bacterial wilt disease. Arch Microbiol 2024; 206:213. [PMID: 38616201 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-024-03935-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Mulberry bacterial wilt disease, caused by Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum, is a devastating soil-borne disease in the silk-mulberry-related industry. In this study, through high-throughput sequencing, we compared the rhizosphere bacterial composition of the mulberry-resistant cultivar (K10) and susceptible cultivar (G12), confirming Bacillus as a genus-level biomarker for K10. Next, twelve Bacillus spp. isolates, derived from the rhizosphere of K10, were screened for their antagonistic activity against R. pseudosolanacearum. The isolate showing strong antagonism was identified as B. velezensis K0T24 and selected for further analysis. The fermentation supernatant of B. velezensis K0T24 significantly inhibited the growth of R. pseudosolanacearum (82.47%) and the expression of its pathogenic genes. Using B. velezensis K0T24 in mulberry seedlings also increased defense enzyme activities and achieved a control efficacy of up to 55.17% against mulberry bacterial wilt disease. Collectively, our findings demonstrate the potential of B. velezensis K0T24 in suppressing mulberry bacterial wilt disease.
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- Wenlian Jiao
- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Science, Southwest University, No.2 Tiansheng Road, Beibei District, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Science, Southwest University, No.2 Tiansheng Road, Beibei District, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Science, Southwest University, No.2 Tiansheng Road, Beibei District, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Science, Southwest University, No.2 Tiansheng Road, Beibei District, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Sericultural Genetic Improvement and Efficient Breeding, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Sericultural Technology Promotion Station, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, 530007, China
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- Westa College, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Science, Southwest University, No.2 Tiansheng Road, Beibei District, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Science, Southwest University, No.2 Tiansheng Road, Beibei District, Chongqing, 400715, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Science, Southwest University, No.2 Tiansheng Road, Beibei District, Chongqing, 400715, China.
- Westa College, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China.
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Wang Z, Xu L, Lu X, Wang R, Han J, Yan A. The endophytic microbiome response patterns of Juglans regia to two pathogenic fungi. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1378273. [PMID: 38666257 PMCID: PMC11043491 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1378273] [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: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The endophytic microbial community reassembles to participate in plant immune balance when the host plants are stressed by pathogens. However, it remains unclear whether this assembly is pathogen-specific and how regulatory pathways are coordinated in multi-pathogens. In order to investigate the effects of infection with Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (Cg treatment) and Fusarium proliferatum (Fp treatment) on walnut leaf endophytic microbiome in their assembly, co-occurrence pattern, and on comprehensive chemical function of the internal environment of leaf, an interaction system of the walnut-pathogenic fungi was constructed using seed embryo tissue culture technology. The study showed differences in the assembly of endophytic microbial communities in walnut trees across three groups (control group, Ck; Cg; Fp) after Cg and Fp treatments. Despite changes in relative abundances, the dominant communities in phyla and genera remained comparable during the infection of the two pathogens. Endophyte fungi were more sensitive to the pathogen challenge than endophyte bacteria. Both promoted the enrichment of beneficial bacteria such as Bacillus and Pseudomonas, changed the modularity of the community, and reduced the stability and complexity of the endophyte community. Pathogenic fungi infection mainly affects the metabolism of porphyrin and chlorophyll, purine metabolism, phenylpropane metabolism, and amino acid metabolism. However, there was no significant difference in the secondary metabolites for the different susceptible plants. By screening endogenous antagonistic bacteria, we further verified that Pseudomonas psychrotolerans and Bacillus subtilis had inhibitory effects on the two pathogenic fungi and participated in the interaction between the leaves and pathogenic fungi. The antibacterial substances may be 1-methylnaphthalene, 1,3-butadiene, 2,3-butanediol, and toluene aldehyde.
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- Ziye Wang
- Key Laboratory of Forest Protection of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Ecology and Nature Conservation Institute, Beijing, China
- College of Forestry, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei, China
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- College of Forestry, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei, China
- Hebei Province Key Laboratory of Forest Trees Germplasm Resources and Forest Protection, Baoding, Hebei, China
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- College of Forestry, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei, China
- Hebei Province Key Laboratory of Forest Trees Germplasm Resources and Forest Protection, Baoding, Hebei, China
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- College of Forestry, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei, China
- Hebei Province Key Laboratory of Forest Trees Germplasm Resources and Forest Protection, Baoding, Hebei, China
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- College of Forestry, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei, China
- Hebei Province Key Laboratory of Forest Trees Germplasm Resources and Forest Protection, Baoding, Hebei, China
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- College of Forestry, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei, China
- Hebei Urban Forest Health Technology Innovation Center, Baoding, Hebei, China
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Rana A, Sudakov K, Carmeli S, Miyara SB, Bucki P, Minz D. Volatile organic compounds of the soil bacterium Bacillus halotolerans suppress pathogens and elicit defense-responsive genes in plants. Microbiol Res 2024; 281:127611. [PMID: 38228018 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2024.127611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by bacteria play an important, yet relatively unexplored role in interactions between plants and phytopathogens. In this study, the soil bacterium Bacillus halotolerans NYG5 was identified as a potent biocontrol agent against several phytopathogenic fungi (Macrophomina phaseolina, Rhizoctonia solani, Pythium aphanidermatum, and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) through the production of VOCs. NYG5-emitted VOCs also inhibited the growth of bacterial pathogens (Agrobacterium tumefaciens, Xanthomonas campestris, Clavibacter michiganensis, and Pseudomonas syringae). When cultured in various growth media, NYG5 produced a variety of VOCs. Five distinct VOCs (2-methylbutanoic acid, 5-methyl-2-hexanone, 2,3-hexanedione, 2-ethyl-1-hexanol, and 6-methyl-2-heptanone) were identified using headspace GC-MS. 2,3-Hexanedione exhibited potent lethal effects on the tested phytopathogens and nematicidal activity against Meloidogyne javanica at a concentration of 50 ppm. In addition, 0.05 ppm 2,3-hexanedione stimulated the expression of pathogenesis-related genes 1 and 2 in Arabidopsis thaliana. Interestingly, 2,3-hexanedione is used as a food additive at higher concentrations than those tested in this study. Hence, 2,3-hexanedione is a promising biologically active compound that might serve as a sustainable alternative to common chemical pesticides and an elicitor of plant defense.
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- Anuj Rana
- Department of Soil Chemistry, Plant Nutrition and Microbiology, Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion, Israel; Department of Microbiology, College of Basic Science and Humanities, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, India
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- Department of Soil Chemistry, Plant Nutrition and Microbiology, Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion, Israel; Department of Agroecology and Plant Health, Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Exact Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion, Israel
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion, Israel
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- Department of Soil Chemistry, Plant Nutrition and Microbiology, Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion, Israel.
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Huang N, Jin X, Wen JT, Zhang YF, Yang X, Wei GY, Wang YK, Qin M. Biocontrol and Growth Promotion Potential of Bacillus subtilis CTXW 7-6-2 against Rhizoctonia solani that Causes Tobacco Target Spot Disease. Pol J Microbiol 2024; 73:29-38. [PMID: 38437465 PMCID: PMC10911660 DOI: 10.33073/pjm-2024-004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Fungal diseases form perforated disease spots in tobacco plants, resulting in a decline in tobacco yield and quality. The present study investigated the antagonistic effect of Bacillus subtilis CTXW 7-6-2 against Rhizoctonia solani, its ability to promote the growth of tobacco seedlings, and the expression of disease resistance-related genes for efficient and eco-friendly plant disease control. Our results showed that CTXW 7-6-2 had the most vigorous growth after being cultured for 96 h, and its rate of inhibition of R. solani growth in vitro was 94.02%. The volatile compounds produced by CTXW 7-6-2 inhibited the growth of R. solani significantly (by 96.62%). The fungal growthinhibition rate of the B. subtilis CTXW 7-6-2 broth obtained after high-temperature and no-high-temperature sterile fermentation was low, at 50.88% and 54.63%, respectively. The lipopeptides extracted from the B. subtilis CTXW 7-6-2 fermentation broth showed a 74.88% fungal growth inhibition rate at a concentration of 100 mg/l. Scanning and transmission electron microscopy showed some organelle structural abnormalities, collapse, shrinkage, blurring, and dissolution in the R. solani mycelia. In addition, CTXW 7-6-2 increased tobacco seedling growth and improved leaf and root weight compared to the control. After CTXW 7-6-2 inoculation, tobacco leaves showed the upregulation of the PDF1.2, PPO, and PAL genes, which are closely related to target spot disease resistance. In conclusion, B. subtilis CTXW 7-6-2 may be an efficient biological control agent in tobacco agriculture and enhance plant growth potential.
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- Ning Huang
- Guizhou Province Tobacco Company Guiyang City Company, Guiyang, China
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- Guizhou Province Tobacco Company Guiyang City Company, Guiyang, China
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- Guizhou Province Tobacco Company Guiyang City Company, Guiyang, China
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- Guizhou Province Tobacco Company Guiyang City Company, Guiyang, China
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- Guizhou Province Tobacco Company Guiyang City Company, Guiyang, China
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- Guizhou Province Tobacco Company Guiyang City Company, Guiyang, China
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- Guizhou Province Tobacco Company Guiyang City Company, Guiyang, China
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- Guizhou Province Tobacco Company Guiyang City Company, Guiyang, China
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Chen L, Wang Y, Zhu L, Min Y, Tian Y, Gong Y, Liu X. 3-(Methylthio)Propionic Acid from Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner Exhibits High Nematicidal Activity against the Root Knot Nematode Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid and White) Chitwood. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1708. [PMID: 38338986 PMCID: PMC10855422 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031708] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Root knot nematodes cause serious damage to global agricultural production annually. Given that traditional chemical fumigant nematicides are harmful to non-target organisms and the environment, the development of biocontrol strategies has attracted significant attention in recent years. In this study, it was found that the Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner strain NBIN-863 exhibits strong fumigant nematicidal activity and has a high attraction effect on Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid and White) Chitwood. Four volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by NBIN-863 were identified using solid-phase microextraction and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The nematicidal activity of four VOCs, namely, N-methylformamide, propenamide, 3-(methylthio)propionic acid, and phenylmalonic acid, was detected. Among these compounds, 3-(methylthio)propionic acid exhibited the highest direct contact nematicidal activity against M. incognita, with an LC50 value of 6.27 μg/mL at 24 h. In the fumigant bioassay, the mortality rate of M. incognita treated with 1 mg/mL of 3-(methylthio)propionic acid for 24 h increased to 69.93%. Furthermore, 3-(methylthio)propionic acid also exhibited an inhibitory effect on the egg-hatching of M. incognita. Using chemotaxis assays, it was determined that 3-(methylthio)propionic acid was highly attractive to M. incognita. In pot experiments, the application of 3-(methylthio)propionic acid resulted in a reduction in gall numbers, decreasing the number of galls per gram of tomato root from 97.58 to 6.97. Additionally, the root length and plant height of the treated plants showed significant increases in comparison with the control group. The current study suggests that 3-(methylthio)propionic acid is a novel nematicidal virulence factor of B. thuringiensis. Our research provides evidence for the potential use of NBIN-863 or its VOCs in biocontrol against root knot nematodes.
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- National Biopesticide Engineering Technology Research Centre, Hubei Biopesticide Engineering Research Centre, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China; (L.C.); (Y.W.); (L.Z.); (Y.M.); (Y.T.); (Y.G.)
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Matilla MA, Krell T. Targeting motility and chemotaxis as a strategy to combat bacterial pathogens. Microb Biotechnol 2023; 16:2205-2211. [PMID: 37387327 PMCID: PMC10686171 DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.14306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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- Miguel A. Matilla
- Department of Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, Estación Experimental del ZaidínConsejo Superior de Investigaciones CientíficasGranadaSpain
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- Department of Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, Estación Experimental del ZaidínConsejo Superior de Investigaciones CientíficasGranadaSpain
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Zhang N, Wang Z, Shao J, Xu Z, Liu Y, Xun W, Miao Y, Shen Q, Zhang R. Biocontrol mechanisms of Bacillus: Improving the efficiency of green agriculture. Microb Biotechnol 2023; 16:2250-2263. [PMID: 37837627 PMCID: PMC10686189 DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.14348] [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: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023] Open
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Species of the genus Bacillus have been widely used for the biocontrol of plant diseases in the demand for sustainable agricultural development. New mechanisms underlying Bacillus biocontrol activity have been revealed with the development of microbiome and microbe-plant interaction research. In this review, we first briefly introduce the typical Bacillus biocontrol mechanisms, such as the production of antimicrobial compounds, competition for niches/nutrients, and induction of systemic resistance. Then, we discussed in detail the new mechanisms of pathogen quorum sensing interference and reshaping of the soil microbiota. The "cry for help" mechanism was also introduced, in which plants can release specific signals under pathogen attack to recruit biocontrol Bacillus for root colonization against invasion. Finally, two emerging strategies for enhancing the biocontrol efficacy of Bacillus agents, including the construction of synthetic microbial consortia and the application of rhizosphere-derived prebiotics, were proposed.
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- Nan Zhang
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab of Solid Organic Waste Utilization, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Solid Organic WastesNanjing Agricultural UniversityNanjingChina
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab of Solid Organic Waste Utilization, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Solid Organic WastesNanjing Agricultural UniversityNanjingChina
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab of Solid Organic Waste Utilization, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Solid Organic WastesNanjing Agricultural UniversityNanjingChina
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab of Solid Organic Waste Utilization, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Solid Organic WastesNanjing Agricultural UniversityNanjingChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Arid and Semi‐arid Arable Land in Northern China, The Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesBeijingChina
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab of Solid Organic Waste Utilization, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Solid Organic WastesNanjing Agricultural UniversityNanjingChina
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab of Solid Organic Waste Utilization, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Solid Organic WastesNanjing Agricultural UniversityNanjingChina
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab of Solid Organic Waste Utilization, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Solid Organic WastesNanjing Agricultural UniversityNanjingChina
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab of Solid Organic Waste Utilization, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Solid Organic WastesNanjing Agricultural UniversityNanjingChina
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Pandey P, Tripathi A, Dwivedi S, Lal K, Jhang T. Deciphering the mechanisms, hormonal signaling, and potential applications of endophytic microbes to mediate stress tolerance in medicinal plants. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1250020. [PMID: 38034581 PMCID: PMC10684941 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1250020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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The global healthcare market in the post-pandemic era emphasizes a constant pursuit of therapeutic, adaptogenic, and immune booster drugs. Medicinal plants are the only natural resource to meet this by supplying an array of bioactive secondary metabolites in an economic, greener and sustainable manner. Driven by the thrust in demand for natural immunity imparting nutraceutical and life-saving plant-derived drugs, the acreage for commercial cultivation of medicinal plants has dramatically increased in recent years. Limited resources of land and water, low productivity, poor soil fertility coupled with climate change, and biotic (bacteria, fungi, insects, viruses, nematodes) and abiotic (temperature, drought, salinity, waterlogging, and metal toxicity) stress necessitate medicinal plant productivity enhancement through sustainable strategies. Plants evolved intricate physiological (membrane integrity, organelle structural changes, osmotic adjustments, cell and tissue survival, reclamation, increased root-shoot ratio, antibiosis, hypersensitivity, etc.), biochemical (phytohormones synthesis, proline, protein levels, antioxidant enzymes accumulation, ion exclusion, generation of heat-shock proteins, synthesis of allelochemicals. etc.), and cellular (sensing of stress signals, signaling pathways, modulating expression of stress-responsive genes and proteins, etc.) mechanisms to combat stresses. Endophytes, colonizing in different plant tissues, synthesize novel bioactive compounds that medicinal plants can harness to mitigate environmental cues, thus making the agroecosystems self-sufficient toward green and sustainable approaches. Medicinal plants with a host set of metabolites and endophytes with another set of secondary metabolites interact in a highly complex manner involving adaptive mechanisms, including appropriate cellular responses triggered by stimuli received from the sensors situated on the cytoplasm and transmitting signals to the transcriptional machinery in the nucleus to withstand a stressful environment effectively. Signaling pathways serve as a crucial nexus for sensing stress and establishing plants' proper molecular and cellular responses. However, the underlying mechanisms and critical signaling pathways triggered by endophytic microbes are meager. This review comprehends the diversity of endophytes in medicinal plants and endophyte-mediated plant-microbe interactions for biotic and abiotic stress tolerance in medicinal plants by understanding complex adaptive physiological mechanisms and signaling cascades involving defined molecular and cellular responses. Leveraging this knowledge, researchers can design specific microbial formulations that optimize plant health, increase nutrient uptake, boost crop yields, and support a resilient, sustainable agricultural system.
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- Praveen Pandey
- Microbial Technology Department, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow, India
- Division of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resource Conservation, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow, India
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- Microbial Technology Department, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow, India
- Faculty of Education, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, India
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- Division of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resource Conservation, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Division of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resource Conservation, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Division of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resource Conservation, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow, India
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Ali Q, Khan AR, Tao S, Rajer FU, Ayaz M, Abro MA, Gu Q, Wu H, Kuptsov V, Kolomiets E, Gao X. Broad-spectrum antagonistic potential of Bacillus spp. volatiles against Rhizoctonia solani and Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae. PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM 2023; 175:e14087. [PMID: 38148207 DOI: 10.1111/ppl.14087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Rhizoctonia solani and Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) are the two major diseases affecting the quality and quantity of rice production. In the current study, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of Bacillus spp. were used as green biocontrol agents for plant diseases. In in vitro experiments, Bacillus spp. FZB42, NMTD17, and LLTC93-VOCs displayed strong antimicrobial volatile activity with inhibition rates of 76, 66, and 78% for R. solani and 78, 81, and 76% for Xoo, respectively, compared to control. The synthetic VOCs, namely Pentadecane (PDC), Benzaldehyde (BDH), 1,2-Benz isothiazol-3(2H)-one (1,2-BIT), and mixture (MIX) of VOCs showed high volatile activity with inhibition rates of 86, 86, 89, and 92% against R. solani and 81, 81, 82, and 86%, respectively, against Xoo as compared to control. In addition, the scanning and transmission electron microscopes (SEM and TEM) analyses were performed to examine the effect of Bacillus and synthetic VOC treatments on R. solani and Xoo morphology. The analysis revealed the deformed and irregularized morphology of R. solani mycelia and Xoo cells after VOC treatments. The microscopic analysis showed that the rapid inhibition was due to severe oxidative productions inside the R. solani mycelia and Xoo cells. By using molecular docking, it was determined that the synthetic VOCs entered the active binding site of trehalase and NADH dehydrogenase proteins, causing R. solani and Xoo cells to die prematurely and an accumulation of ROS. In the greenhouse experiment, FZB42, NMTD17, and LLTC93-VOCs significantly reduced the lesions of R. solani 8, 7, and 6 cm, and Xoo 7, 6, and 6 cm, respectively, then control. The synthetic VOCs demonstrated that the PDC, BDH, 1,2-BIT, and MIX-VOCs significantly reduced R. solani lesions on leaves 6, 6, 6, and 5 cm and Xoo 6, 5, 5, and 4 cm, respectively, as compared to control. Furthermore, plant defence-related genes and antioxidant enzymes were upregulated in rice plants. These findings provide novel mechanisms by which Bacillus antimicrobial VOCs control plant diseases.
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- Qurban Ali
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, PR China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Crop Protection, Sindh Agriculture University, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, PR China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Crop Protection, Sindh Agriculture University, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, PR China
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- State Scientific Production Association "Chemical synthesis and biotechnology", Institute of Microbiology, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Minsk, Belarus
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- State Scientific Production Association "Chemical synthesis and biotechnology", Institute of Microbiology, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Minsk, Belarus
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, PR China
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Hwang SH, Maung CEH, Noh JS, Cho JY, Kim KY. Butyl succinate-mediated control of Bacillus velezensis ce 100 for apple anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. J Appl Microbiol 2023; 134:lxad247. [PMID: 37903743 DOI: 10.1093/jambio/lxad247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023]
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AIMS Microbial biocontrol agents have become an effective option to mitigate the harmfulness of chemical pesticides in recent years. This study demonstrates the control efficacy of Bacillus velezensis CE 100 on the anthracnose causal agent, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. METHODS AND RESULTS In vitro antifungal assays revealed that the culture filtrate and volatile organic compounds of B. velezensis CE 100 strongly restricted the mycelial development of C. gloeosporioides. Moreover, a bioactive compound, butyl succinate, was isolated from the n-butanol crude extract of B. velezensis CE 100 (bce), and identified by liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization hybrid ion-trap and time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-QTOF-MS) and one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Treatment with purified butyl succinate at a concentration of 300 μg mL-1 strongly controlled conidial germination of C. gloeosporioides with an inhibition rate of 98.66%, whereas butyl succinate at a concentration of 400 μg mL-1 showed weak antifungal action on the mycelial growth of C. gloeosporioides with an inhibition rate of 31.25%. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that the morphologies of butyl succinate-treated hyphae and conidia of C. gloeosporioides were severely deformed with shriveled and wrinkled surfaces. Furthermore, butyl succinate was able to control carbendazim-resistant C. gloeosporioides, demonstrating that it could be a promising agent for the suppression of other carbendazim-resistant fungal pathogens. An in vivo biocontrol assay demonstrated that the strain ce 100 broth culture and butyl succinate showed higher control efficacy on apple anthracnose than bce. CONCLUSIONS Our findings provide insight into the antifungal potential of B. velezensis ce 100 and its butyl succinate for efficient control of phytopathogenic fungi, such as C. gloeosporiodes, in plant disease protection. This is the first study to demonstrate the antifungal potential of bacteria-derived butyl succinate for control of C. gloeosporioides.
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- Seo Hyun Hwang
- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Environmentally-Friendly Agricultural Research Center, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Chemistry, Environmentally-Friendly Agricultural Research Center, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Environmentally-Friendly Agricultural Research Center, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Chemistry, Environmentally-Friendly Agricultural Research Center, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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Velmurugan S, Ashajyothi M, Charishma K, Kumar S, Balamurugan A, Javed M, Karwa S, Prakash G, Subramanian S, Gogoi R, Eke P, Kumar A. Enhancing defense against rice blast disease: Unveiling the role of leaf endophytic firmicutes in antifungal antibiosis and induced systemic resistance. Microb Pathog 2023; 184:106326. [PMID: 37648175 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2023.106326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Rice remains the primary staple for more than half of the world's population, yet its cultivation faces numerous challenges, including both biotic and abiotic stresses. One significant obstacle is the prevalence of rice blast disease, which substantially diminishes productivity and increases cultivation costs due to frequent fungicide applications. Consequently, the presence of fungicide residues in rice raises concerns about compliance with international maximum residue limits (MRLs). While host resistance has proven effective, it often remains vulnerable to new variants of the Magnaporthe oryzae pathogen. Therefore, there is a critical need to explore innovative management strategies that can complement or enhance existing methods. An unexplored avenue involves harnessing endophytic bacterial communities. To this end, the present study investigates the potential of eleven endophytic Bacillus spp. in suppressing Pyricularia oryzae, promoting plant growth, and eliciting a defense response through phyllobacterization. The results indicate that the secreted metabolome and volatilome of seven tested isolates demonstrate inhibitory effects against P.oryzae, ranging from a minimum of 40% to a maximum of 70%. Bacillus siamensis L34, B. amyloliquefaciens RA37, B. velezensis L12, and B. subtilis B18 produce antifungal antibiotics targeting P.oryzae. Additionally, B. subtilis S4 and B. subtilis S6 emerge as excellent inducers of systemic resistance against blast disease, as evidenced by elevated activity of biochemical defense enzymes such as peroxidase, polyphenol oxidase, and total phenol content. However, a balance between primary metabolic activity (e.g., chlorophyll content, chlorophyll fluorescence, and photosynthetic rate) and defense activity is observed. Furthermore, specific endophytic Bacillus spp. significantly stimulates defense-related genes, including OsPAD4, OsFMO1, and OsEDS1. These findings underscore the multifaceted potential of endophytic Bacillus in managing blast disease through antibiosis and induced systemic resistance. In conclusion, this study highlights the promising role of endophytic Bacillus spp. as a viable option for blast disease management. Their ability to inhibit the pathogen and induce systemic resistance makes them a valuable addition to the existing strategies. However, it is crucial to consider the trade-off between primary metabolic activity and defense response when implementing these bacteria-based approaches.
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- ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India.
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Tahir HAS, Ali Q, Rajer FU, Shakeel Q, Gillani W, Binyamin R, Tayyab HMA, Khan AR, Gu Q, Gao X, Wu H. Transcriptomic analysis of Ralstonia solanacearum in response to antibacterial volatiles of Bacillus velezensis FZB42. Arch Microbiol 2023; 205:358. [PMID: 37878074 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-023-03697-4] [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: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), produced by a variety of microbial species and used as biological agents, have been demonstrated to play a significant role in controlling phytopathogens. In continuation of our previous studies, we aim to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and pathways involved in interactions between pathogens and microbial VOCs. In the current study, we tested how VOCs produced by Bacillus velezensis FZB42 affect the growth of Ralstonia solanacearum TBBS1 in vitro.Query The result showed that the colony growth of R. solanacearum was reduced with an inhibition rate of 0.83 ± 0.043 as compared to the control 1.7 ± 0.076, respectively. The number of viable cells of R. solanacearum was significantly decreased to 7.68 CFU/mL as compared to the control (9.02 CFU/mL). In addition, transcriptomic analysis of R. solanacearum in response to VOCs produced by FZB42 was performed to better understand the effect of VOCs on R. solanacearum. The transcriptional response of R. solanacearum to FZB42-VOCs was determined using an Illumina RNA-seq approach. The results revealed significant changes in the expression of 2094 R. solanacearum genes, including 593 upregulated and 1501 downregulated genes. To validate the RNA-seq results, the expression of 10 genes was quantified using RT-qPCR. Furthermore, Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) databases were used to functionally annotate differentially expressed genes. Significant changes were observed in genes directly or indirectly related to virulence, including those related to bacterial invasion, motility, chemotaxis, and secretion systems. Overall, RNA-seq profiling provides new insights into the possible fundamental molecular mechanisms that are responsible for the reduction in growth and virulence of R. solanacearum upon application of FZB42-VOC.
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- Hafiz Abdul Samad Tahir
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China
- Pakistan Tobacco Board, Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Crop Protection, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, 70060, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Pathology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Pakistan Tobacco Board, Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China.
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Ayaz M, Li CH, Ali Q, Zhao W, Chi YK, Shafiq M, Ali F, Yu XY, Yu Q, Zhao JT, Yu JW, Qi RD, Huang WK. Bacterial and Fungal Biocontrol Agents for Plant Disease Protection: Journey from Lab to Field, Current Status, Challenges, and Global Perspectives. Molecules 2023; 28:6735. [PMID: 37764510 PMCID: PMC10537577 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28186735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Plants are constantly exposed to various phytopathogens such as fungi, Oomycetes, nematodes, bacteria, and viruses. These pathogens can significantly reduce the productivity of important crops worldwide, with annual crop yield losses ranging from 20% to 40% caused by various pathogenic diseases. While the use of chemical pesticides has been effective at controlling multiple diseases in major crops, excessive use of synthetic chemicals has detrimental effects on the environment and human health, which discourages pesticide application in the agriculture sector. As a result, researchers worldwide have shifted their focus towards alternative eco-friendly strategies to prevent plant diseases. Biocontrol of phytopathogens is a less toxic and safer method that reduces the severity of various crop diseases. A variety of biological control agents (BCAs) are available for use, but further research is needed to identify potential microbes and their natural products with a broad-spectrum antagonistic activity to control crop diseases. This review aims to highlight the importance of biocontrol strategies for managing crop diseases. Furthermore, the role of beneficial microbes in controlling plant diseases and the current status of their biocontrol mechanisms will be summarized. The review will also cover the challenges and the need for the future development of biocontrol methods to ensure efficient crop disease management for sustainable agriculture.
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- Muhammad Ayaz
- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Products Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230041, China; (M.A.); (W.Z.); (Y.-K.C.)
- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (X.-Y.Y.); (Q.Y.); (J.-T.Z.); (J.-W.Y.)
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- Cotton Sciences Research Institute of Hunan, Changde 415101, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China;
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- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Products Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230041, China; (M.A.); (W.Z.); (Y.-K.C.)
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- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Products Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230041, China; (M.A.); (W.Z.); (Y.-K.C.)
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- Biology Department and Institute of Marine Sciences, College of Science, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China;
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- Department of Entomology, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan 23200, Pakistan;
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (X.-Y.Y.); (Q.Y.); (J.-T.Z.); (J.-W.Y.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (X.-Y.Y.); (Q.Y.); (J.-T.Z.); (J.-W.Y.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (X.-Y.Y.); (Q.Y.); (J.-T.Z.); (J.-W.Y.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (X.-Y.Y.); (Q.Y.); (J.-T.Z.); (J.-W.Y.)
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- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Products Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230041, China; (M.A.); (W.Z.); (Y.-K.C.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (X.-Y.Y.); (Q.Y.); (J.-T.Z.); (J.-W.Y.)
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Xu L, Meng Y, Liu R, Xiao Y, Wang Y, Huang L. Inhibitory effects of Bacillus vallismortis T27 against apple Valsa canker caused by Valsa mali. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 195:105564. [PMID: 37666597 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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Apple Valsa canker caused by the pathogenic fungus Valsa mali, are one of the most destructive diseases of woody plants worldwide. One rhizosphere microbe strain, designated as T27 and subsequently identified as Bacillus vallismortis based on morphological and phylogenetic analyses, was studied as a potential biocontrol agent. Inoculation assay showed the B. vallismortis T27 suppressed the mycelial growth of V. mali with 81.33% antifungal effect on dual culture plates and caused hyphal deformities, wrinkles. The T27 fermentation broth significantly suppress the fungi's ability to acidify the surrounding environment. The addition of T27 cell-free supernatant (CFS) caused the pH of the fungal culture medium to increase from 3.60 to 5.10. B. vallismortis T27 showed the presence of Surfactin, IturinA and Bacilysin antimicrobial biosynthetic genes by the PCR assay. In addition, the B. vallismortis T27 was able to promote plant growth by producing siderophores and solubilizing phosphorus. The application of 2% fermentation broth of T27 resulted in a significant increase of 55.99% in the height of tomato plants and a 33.03% increase in the fresh weight of tomatoes. Under laboratory and field conditions, the B. vallismortis T27 exhibited strong antifungal activities on detached twigs and intact plants. The treatment of T27 resulted in a 35.9% reduction in lesion area on detached twigs. Furthermore, when applied to intact plants, T27 demonstrated a scar healing rate of 85.7%, surpassing the 77.8% observed in the treatment with tebuconazole. Comparative transcriptome analysis showed down-regulation of the genes associated with the fungal cell wall and cell membrane's synthesis and composition during V. mali treated with the B. vallismortis T27. In addition, gene transcription level analysis under treatment with B. vallismortis T27 revealed a significant increase in the expression levels of genes associated with diterpene biosynthesis, alanine, aspartic acid and glutamate metabolism, and plant hormone signaling in the apple, consistent with qRT-PCR and RNA-seq results. In this study, B. vallismortis T27 isolated from rhizosphere soil and identified as a novel biological control agent against apple Valsa canker. It exhibited effectively control over Valsa canker through multiple mechanisms, including disrupting the fungal cell membrane structure, altering the fungal growth environment, activating the plant MAPK pathway, and inducing upregulation of plant terpene biosynthetic genes. These findings highlight the potential of B. vallismortis T27 as a promising and multifaceted approach for managing apple Valsa canker.
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- Liangsheng Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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Wang SY, Pang YB, Tao Y, Shi XC, Zhang YJ, Wang YX, Jiang YH, Ji XY, Wang BL, Herrera-Balandrano DD, Laborda P. Dipicolinic acid enhances kiwifruit resistance to Botrytis cinerea by promoting phenolics accumulation. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2023; 79:3177-3189. [PMID: 37024430 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Kiwifruit is highly susceptible to fungal pathogens, such as Botrytis cinerea, which reduce crop production and quality. In this study, dipicolinic acid (DPA), which is one of the main components of Bacillus spores, was evaluated as a new elicitor to enhance kiwifruit resistance to B. cinerea. RESULTS DPA enhances antioxidant capacity and induces the accumulation of phenolics in B. cinerea-infected 'Xuxiang' kiwifruit. The contents of the main antifungal phenolics in kiwifruit, including caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid and isoferulic acid, increased after DPA treatment. DPA enhanced H2 O2 levels after 0 and 1 days, which promoted catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities, reducing long-term H2 O2 levels. DPA promoted the up-regulation of several kiwifruit defense genes, including CERK1, MPK3, PR1-1, PR1-2, PR5-1 and PR5-2. Furthermore, DPA at 5 mM inhibited B. cinerea symptoms in kiwifruit (95.1% lesion length inhibition) more effectively than the commercial fungicides carbendazim, difenoconazole, prochloraz and thiram. CONCLUSIONS The antioxidant properties of DPA and the main antifungal phenolics of kiwifruit were examined for the first time. This study uncovers new insights regarding the potential mechanisms used by Bacillus species to induce disease resistance. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Su-Yan Wang
- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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Sheikh TMM, Zhou D, Ali H, Hussain S, Wang N, Chen S, Zhao Y, Wen X, Wang X, Zhang J, Wang L, Deng S, Feng H, Raza W, Fu P, Peng H, Wei L, Daly P. Volatile Organic Compounds Emitted by the Biocontrol Agent Pythium oligandrum Contribute to Ginger Plant Growth and Disease Resistance. Microbiol Spectr 2023; 11:e0151023. [PMID: 37534988 PMCID: PMC10433877 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01510-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
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The oomycete Pythium oligandrum is a potential biocontrol agent to control a wide range of fungal and oomycete-caused diseases, such as Pythium myriotylum-caused rhizome rot in ginger, leading to reduced yields and compromised quality. Previously, P. oligandrum has been studied for its plant growth-promoting potential by auxin production and induction of disease resistance by elicitors such as oligandrin. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) play beneficial roles in sustainable agriculture by enhancing plant growth and resistance. We investigated the contribution of P. oligandrum-produced VOCs on plant growth and disease suppression by initially using Nicotiana benthamiana plants for screening. P. oligandrum VOCs significantly enhanced tobacco seedling and plant biomass contents. Screening of the individual VOCs showed that 3-octanone and hexadecane promoted the growth of tobacco seedlings. The total VOCs from P. oligandrum also enhanced the shoot and root growth of ginger plants. Transcriptomic analysis showed a higher expression of genes related to plant growth hormones and stress responses in the leaves of ginger plants exposed to P. oligandrum VOCs. The concentrations of plant growth hormones such as auxin, zeatin, and gibberellic acid were higher in the leaves of ginger plants exposed to P. oligandrum VOCs. In a ginger disease biocontrol assay, the VOC-exposed ginger plants infected with P. myriotylum had lower levels of disease severity. We conclude that this study contributes to understanding the growth-promoting mechanisms of P. oligandrum on ginger and tobacco, priming of ginger plants against various stresses, and the mechanisms of action of P. oligandrum as a biocontrol agent. IMPORTANCE Plant growth promotion plays a vital role in enhancing production of agricultural crops, and Pythium oligandrum is known for its plant growth-promoting potential through production of auxins and induction of resistance by elicitors. This study highlights the significance of P. oligandrum-produced VOCs in plant growth promotion and disease resistance. Transcriptomic analyses of leaves of ginger plants exposed to P. oligandrum VOCs revealed the upregulation of genes involved in plant growth hormone signaling and stress responses. Moreover, the concentration of growth hormones significantly increased in P. oligandrum VOC-exposed ginger plants. Additionally, the disease severity was reduced in P. myriotylum-infected ginger plants exposed to P. oligandrum VOCs. In ginger, P. myriotylum-caused rhizome rot disease results in severe losses, and biocontrol has a role as part of an integrated pest management strategy for rhizome rot disease. Overall, growth enhancement and disease reduction in plants exposed to P. oligandrum-produced VOCs contribute to its role as a biocontrol agent.
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- Taha Majid Mahmood Sheikh
- Key Lab of Food Quality and Safety of Jiangsu Province—State Key Laboratory Breeding Base, Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- Key Lab of Food Quality and Safety of Jiangsu Province—State Key Laboratory Breeding Base, Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Lab of Food Quality and Safety of Jiangsu Province—State Key Laboratory Breeding Base, Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- Key Lab of Food Quality and Safety of Jiangsu Province—State Key Laboratory Breeding Base, Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
- Fungal Genomics Laboratory (FungiG), Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab of Organic Solid Waste Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Lab of Food Quality and Safety of Jiangsu Province—State Key Laboratory Breeding Base, Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Key Lab of Food Quality and Safety of Jiangsu Province—State Key Laboratory Breeding Base, Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Key Lab of Food Quality and Safety of Jiangsu Province—State Key Laboratory Breeding Base, Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- Key Lab of Food Quality and Safety of Jiangsu Province—State Key Laboratory Breeding Base, Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Key Lab of Food Quality and Safety of Jiangsu Province—State Key Laboratory Breeding Base, Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- Key Lab of Food Quality and Safety of Jiangsu Province—State Key Laboratory Breeding Base, Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for Organic Solid Waste Utilization, National Engineering Research Center for Organic-based Fertilizers, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Coastal Ecological Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd., Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Coastal Ecological Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd., Nanjing, China
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- Key Lab of Food Quality and Safety of Jiangsu Province—State Key Laboratory Breeding Base, Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- Key Lab of Food Quality and Safety of Jiangsu Province—State Key Laboratory Breeding Base, Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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Kashyap S, Sharma I, Dowarah B, Barman R, Gill SS, Agarwala N. Plant and soil-associated microbiome dynamics determine the fate of bacterial wilt pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum. PLANTA 2023; 258:57. [PMID: 37524889 DOI: 10.1007/s00425-023-04209-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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MAIN CONCLUSION Plant and the soil-associated microbiome is important for imparting bacterial wilt disease tolerance in plants. Plants are versatile organisms that are endowed with the capacity to withstand various biotic and abiotic stresses despite having no locomotory abilities. Being the agent for bacterial wilt (BW) disease, Ralstonia solanacearum (RS) colonizes the xylem vessels and limits the water supply to various plant parts, thereby causing wilting. The havoc caused by RS leads to heavy losses in crop productivity around the world, for which a sustainable mitigation strategy is urgently needed. As several factors can influence plant-microbe interactions, comprehensive understanding of plant and soil-associated microbiome under the influence of RS and various environmental/edaphic conditions is important to control this pathogen. This review mainly focuses on microbiome dynamics associated with BW disease and also provide update on microbial/non-microbial approaches employed to control BW disease in crop plants.
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- Sampurna Kashyap
- Department of Botany, Gauhati University, Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar, Jalukbari, Guwahati, Assam, 781014, India
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- Department of Botany, Gauhati University, Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar, Jalukbari, Guwahati, Assam, 781014, India
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- Department of Botany, Bahona College, Bahona, Jorhat, Assam, 785101, India
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- Department of Botany, Gauhati University, Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar, Jalukbari, Guwahati, Assam, 781014, India
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- Centre for Biotechnology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, 124001, India.
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- Department of Botany, Gauhati University, Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar, Jalukbari, Guwahati, Assam, 781014, India.
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Rabea A, Naeem E, Balabel NM, Daigham GE. Management of potato brown rot disease using chemically synthesized CuO-NPs and MgO-NPs. BOTANICAL STUDIES 2023; 64:20. [PMID: 37458850 DOI: 10.1186/s40529-023-00393-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Potatoes are a crucial vegetable crop in Egypt in terms of production and consumption. However, the potato industry suffers significant annual losses due to brown rot disease. This study aimed to suppress Ralstonia solanacearum (R. solanacearum), the causative agent of brown rot disease in potatoes, using efficient and economical medications such as CuO and MgO metal oxide nanoparticles, both in vitro and in vivo, to reduce the risk of pesticide residues. RESULTS CuO and MgO metal oxide nanoparticles were synthesized via a simple chemical process. The average particle size, morphology, and structure of the nanoparticles were characterized using UV-visible spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), zeta potential analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The growth of R. solanacearum was strongly inhibited by CuO and MgO NPs at a concentration of 3 mg/mL, resulting in zones of inhibition (ZOI) of 19.3 mm and 17 mm, respectively. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of CuO-NPs and MgO-NPs were 0.5, 0.6, and 0.6, 0.75 mg/mL, respectively. When applied in vivo through seed dressing and tuber soaking at their respective MIC concentrations, CuO-NPs and MgO-NPs significantly reduced the incidence of brown rot disease to 71.2% and 69.4%, respectively, compared to 43.0% and 39.5% in bulk CuSO4 and bulk MgSO4 treatments, respectively. Furthermore, CuO-NPs and MgO-NPs significantly increased the yield, total chlorophyll content, and enzyme efficiency of potato plants compared with the infected control plants. TEM revealed that the bacterial cytomembrane was severely damaged by nanomechanical forces after interaction with CuO-NPs and MgO-NPs, as evidenced by lipid peroxidation and ultrastructural investigations. CONCLUSION The results of this study suggest that CuO-NPs and MgO-NPs can be used as intelligent agents to manage plant pathogens in agriculture. The use of metal oxide nanoparticles could provide a risk-free alternative for treating plant diseases, which are currently one of the biggest challenges faced by the potato industry in Egypt. The significant increase in yield, photosynthetic pigments, enzymatic activity, and total phenol-promoted resistance to R. solanacearum in potato plants treated with CuO-NPs and MgO-NPs compared to infected control plants highlights the potential benefits for the potato industry in Egypt. Further investigations are needed to explore using metal oxide nanoparticles for treating other plant diseases.
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- Amira Rabea
- Bacterial Disease Research Department, Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (Girls Branch), Cairo, Egypt
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- Bacterial Disease Research Department, Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Giza, Egypt
- Potato Brown Rot Project, Ministry of Agriculture, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (Girls Branch), Cairo, Egypt.
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Khan AR, Ali Q, Ayaz M, Bilal MS, Sheikh TMM, Gu Q, Wu H, Gao X. Plant-Microbes Interaction: Exploring the Impact of Cold-Tolerant Bacillus Strains RJGP41 and GBAC46 Volatiles on Tomato Growth Promotion through Different Mechanisms. BIOLOGY 2023; 12:940. [PMID: 37508371 PMCID: PMC10376619 DOI: 10.3390/biology12070940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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The interaction between plant and bacterial VOCs has been extensively studied, but the role of VOCs in growth promotion still needs to be explored. In the current study, we aim to explore the growth promotion mechanisms of cold-tolerant Bacillus strains GBAC46 and RJGP41 and the well-known PGPR strain FZB42 and their VOCs on tomato plants. The result showed that the activity of phytohormone (IAA) production was greatly improved in GBAC46 and RJGP41 as compared to FZB42 strains. The in vitro and in-pot experiment results showed that the Bacillus VOCs improved plant growth traits in terms of physiological parameters as compared to the CK. The VOCs identified through gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis, namely 2 pentanone, 3-ethyl (2P3E) from GBAC46, 1,3-cyclobutanediol,2,2,4,4-tetramethyl (CBDO) from RJGP41, and benzaldehyde (BDH) from FZB42, were used for plant growth promotion. The results of the partition plate (I-plate) and in-pot experiments showed that all the selected VOCs (2P3E, CBDO, and BDH) promoted plant growth parameters as compared to CK. Furthermore, the root morphological factors also revealed that the selected VOCs improved the root physiological traits in tomato plants. The plant defense enzymes (POD, APX, SOD, and CAT) and total protein contents were studied, and the results showed that the antioxidant enzymes and protein contents significantly increased as compared to CK. Similarly, plant growth promotion expression genes (IAA4, ARF10A, GA2OX2, CKX2, and EXP1) were significantly upregulated and the ERF gene was downregulated as compared to CK. The overall findings suggest that both Bacillus isolates and their pure VOCs positively improved plant growth promotion activities by triggering the antioxidant enzyme activity, protein contents, and relative gene expressions in tomato plants.
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- Abdur Rashid Khan
- Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Diseases and Pest Insects, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Diseases and Pest Insects, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Diseases and Pest Insects, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Diseases and Pest Insects, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety of Jiangsu Province, State Key Laboratory Breeding Base Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Diseases and Pest Insects, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Diseases and Pest Insects, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Key Laboratory of Monitoring and Management of Crop Diseases and Pest Insects, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210095, China
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Grahovac J, Pajčin I, Vlajkov V. Bacillus VOCs in the Context of Biological Control. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12030581. [PMID: 36978448 PMCID: PMC10044676 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12030581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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A contemporary agricultural production system relying on heavy usage of agrochemicals represents a questionable outlook for sustainable food supply in the future. The visible negative environmental impacts and unforeseen consequences to human and animal health have been requiring a shift towards the novel eco-friendly alternatives for chemical pesticides for a while now. Microbial-based biocontrol agents have shown a promising potential for plant disease management. The bacteria of the genus Bacillus have been among the most exploited microbial active components due to several highly efficient mechanisms of action against plant pathogens, as well as a palette of additional plant-beneficial mechanisms, together with their suitable properties for microbial biopesticide formulations. Among other bioactive metabolites, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have been investigated for their biocontrol applications, exhibiting the main advantage of long-distance effect without the necessity for direct contact with plants or pathogens. The aim of this study is to give an overview of the state-of-the-art in the field of Bacillus-based VOCs, especially in terms of their antibacterial, antifungal, and nematicidal action as the main segments determining their potential for biocontrol applications in sustainable agriculture.
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Ghasemi S, Harighi B, Ashengroph M. Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Pseudomonas canadensis, and its antivirulence effects against Pseudomonas tolaasii, mushroom brown blotch agent. Sci Rep 2023; 13:3668. [PMID: 36871050 PMCID: PMC9985599 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-30863-x] [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: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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This study reports the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using a Pseudomonas canadensis Ma1 strain isolated from wild-growing mushrooms. Freshly prepared cells of P. canadensis Ma1 incubated at 26-28 °C with a silver nitrate solution changed to a yellowish brown color, indicating the formation of AgNPs, which was confirmed by UV-Vis spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction. SEM analysis showed spherical nanoparticles with a distributed size mainly between 21 and 52 nm, and the XRD pattern revealed the crystalline nature of AgNPs. Also, it provides an evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of the biosynthesized AgNPs against Pseudomonas tolaasii Pt18, the causal agent of mushroom brown blotch disease. AgNPs were found to be bioactive at 7.8 μg/ml showing a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) effect against P. tolaasii Pt18 strain. AgNPs at the MIC level significantly reduced virulence traits of P. tolaasii Pt18 such as detoxification of tolaasin, various motility behavior, chemotaxis, and biofilm formation which is important for pathogenicity. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed that bacterial cells treated with AgNPs showed a significant structural abnormality. Results showed that AgNPs reduced brown blotch symptoms in vivo. This research demonstrates the first helpful use of biosynthesized AgNPs as a bactericidal agent against P. tolaasii.
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- Samira Ghasemi
- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
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Zhao X, Zhu D, Tan J, Wang R, Qi G. Cooperative Action of Fulvic Acid and Bacillus paralicheniformis Ferment in Regulating Soil Microbiota and Improving Soil Fertility and Plant Resistance to Bacterial Wilt Disease. Microbiol Spectr 2023; 11:e0407922. [PMID: 36861975 PMCID: PMC10100657 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.04079-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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Excessive continuous cropping and soil degradation, such as acidification, hardening, fertility decline, and the degradation of microbial community, lead to the epidemic of soilborne diseases and cause great loss in agriculture production. Application of fulvic acid can improve the growth and yield of various crops and effectively suppress soilborne plant diseases. Bacillus paralicheniformis strain 285-3 producing poly-gamma-glutamic acid is used to remove the organic acid that can cause soil acidification and increase the fertilizer effect of fulvic acid and the effect of improving soil quality and inhibiting soilborne disease. In field experiments, the application of fulvic acid and Bacillus paralicheniformis ferment effectively reduced the incidence of bacterial wilt disease and improved soil fertility. Both fulvic acid powder and B. paralicheniformis ferment improved soil microbial diversity and increased the complexity and stability of the microbial network. For B. paralicheniformis ferment, the molecular weight of poly-gamma-glutamic acid became smaller after heating, which could better improve the soil microbial community and network structure. In fulvic acid and B. paralicheniformis ferment-treated soils, the synergistic interaction between microorganisms increased and the number of keystone microorganisms increased, which included antagonistic bacteria and plant growth-promoting bacteria. Changes in the microbial community and network structure were the main reason for the reduced incidence of bacterial wilt disease. Application of fulvic acid and Bacillus paralicheniformis ferment improved soil physicochemical properties and effectively controlled bacterial wilt disease by changing microbial community and network structure and enriching antagonistic and beneficial bacteria. IMPORTANCE Continuous cropping tobacco has led to soil degradation and caused soilborne bacterial wilt disease. Fulvic acid as a biostimulator was applied to restore soil and control bacterial wilt disease. For improving its effect, fulvic acid was fermented with Bacillus paralicheniformis strain 285-3 producing poly-gamma-glutamic acid. Fulvic acid and B. paralicheniformis ferment inhibited bacterial wilt disease, improved soil quality, enriched beneficial bacteria, and increased microbial diversity and microbial network complexity. Some keystone microorganisms in fulvic acid and B. paralicheniformis ferment-treated soils had potential antimicrobial activity and plant growth-promoting attributes. Fulvic acid and B. paralicheniformis 285-3 ferment could be used to restore soil quality and microbiota and control bacterial wilt disease. This study found new biomaterial to control soilborne bacterial disease by combining fulvic acid and poly-gamma-glutamic acid application.
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- Xiuyun Zhao
- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Enshi Tobacco Company of Hubei Province, Enshi, China
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- Enshi Tobacco Company of Hubei Province, Enshi, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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Rani A, Rana A, Dhaka RK, Singh AP, Chahar M, Singh S, Nain L, Singh KP, Minz D. Bacterial volatile organic compounds as biopesticides, growth promoters and plant-defense elicitors: Current understanding and future scope. Biotechnol Adv 2023; 63:108078. [PMID: 36513315 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2022.108078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Bacteria emit a large number of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the environment. VOCs are species-specific and their emission depends on environmental conditions, such as growth medium, pH, temperature, incubation time and interaction with other microorganisms. These VOCs can enhance plant growth, suppress pathogens and act as signaling molecules during plant-microorganism interactions. Some bacterial VOCs have been reported to show strong antimicrobial, nematicidal, pesticidal, plant defense, induced tolerance and plant-growth-promoting activities under controlled conditions. Commonly produced antifungal VOCs include dimethyl trisulfide, dimethyl disulfide, benzothiazole, nonane, decanone and 1-butanol. Species of Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Arthrobacter, Enterobacter and Burkholderia produce plant growth promoting VOCs, such as acetoin and 2,3-butenediol. These VOCs affect expression of genes involved in defense and development in plant species (i.e., Arabidopsis, tobacco, tomato, potato, millet and maize). VOCs are also implicated in altering pathogenesis-related genes, inducing systemic resistance, modulating plant metabolic pathways and acquiring nutrients. However, detailed mechanisms of action of VOCs need to be further explored. This review summarizes the bioactive VOCs produced by diverse bacterial species as an alternative to agrochemicals, their mechanism of action and challenges for employment of bacterial VOCs for sustainable agricultural practices. Future studies on technological improvements for bacterial VOCs application under greenhouse and open field conditions are warranted.
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- Annu Rani
- Department of Microbiology, College of Basic Science & Humanities, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCS HAU), Hisar, India
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Basic Science & Humanities, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCS HAU), Hisar, India; Centre for Bio-Nanotechnology, CCS HAU, Hisar, India.
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- Centre for Bio-Nanotechnology, CCS HAU, Hisar, India; Department of Chemistry, College of Basic Science & Humanities, CCS HAU, Hisar, India
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Bio & Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Central University of Haryana, Mahendargarh, India
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- Division of Microbiology, ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India
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- Biophysics Unit, College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, India; Vice Chancellor's Secretariat, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, UP, India
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- Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion, Israel.
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Volatile Organic Compounds from Pythium oligandrum Play a Role in Its Parasitism on Plant-Pathogenic Pythium myriotylum. Appl Environ Microbiol 2023; 89:e0203622. [PMID: 36744963 PMCID: PMC9973004 DOI: 10.1128/aem.02036-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The oomycete Pythium oligandrum is a soil-inhabiting parasite and predator of both fungi and oomycetes, and uses hydrolytic enzymes extensively to penetrate and hydrolyze its host or prey. Other mechanisms have been studied less, and we investigated the contribution of P. oligandrum-produced volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to parasitism. The growth-inhibiting activity of P. oligandrum VOCs was tested on Pythium myriotylum-a host or prey of P. oligandrum-coupled with electron microscopy, and biochemical and transcriptomic analyses. The P. oligandrum-produced VOCs reduced P. myriotylum growth by 80% and zoospore levels by 60%. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) identified 23 VOCs, and methyl heptenone, d-limonene, 2-undecanone, and 1-octanal were potent inhibitors of P. myriotylum growth and led to increased production of reactive oxygen species at a concentration that did not inhibit P. oligandrum growth. Exposure to the P. oligandrum VOCs led to shrinkage of P. myriotylum hyphae and lysis of the cellular membranes and organelles. Transcriptomics of P. myriotylum exposed to the P. oligandrum VOCs at increasing levels of growth inhibition initially showed a strong upregulation of putative detoxification-related genes that was not maintained later. The inhibition of P. myriotylum growth continued immediately after the exposure to the VOCs was discontinued and led to the reduced infection of its plant hosts. The VOCs produced by P. oligandrum could be another factor alongside hydrolytic enzymes contributing to its ecological role as a microbial parasite in particular ecological niches such as in soil, and may also contribute to the biocontrol of diseases using P. oligandrum commercial preparations. IMPORTANCE Microbe-microbe interactions in nature are multifaceted, with multiple mechanisms of action, and are crucial to how plants interact with microbes. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have diverse functions, including contributing to parasitism in ecological interactions and potential applications in biocontrol. The microbial parasite P. oligandrum is well known for using hydrolytic enzymes as part of its parasitism. We found that P. oligandrum VOCs reduced the growth of, and caused major damage to, the hyphae of P. myriotylum (a host or prey of P. oligandrum). Transcriptomic analyses of P. myriotylum exposed to the VOCs revealed the upregulation of genes potentially involved in an attempt to detoxify the VOCs. The inhibitory effects of the VOCs had a knock-on effect by reducing the virulence of P. myriotylum toward its plant hosts. The P. oligandrum VOCs could contribute to its ecological role as a microbial parasite. The VOCs analyzed here may also contribute to the biocontrol of diseases using P. oligandrum commercial preparations.
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Antagonistic Activity of Volatile Organic Compounds Produced by Acid-Tolerant Pseudomonas protegens CLP-6 as Biological Fumigants To Control Tobacco Bacterial Wilt Caused by Ralstonia solanacearum. Appl Environ Microbiol 2023; 89:e0189222. [PMID: 36722969 PMCID: PMC9972909 DOI: 10.1128/aem.01892-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Tobacco bacterial wilt, which is caused by Ralstonia solanacearum, is a devastating soilborne disease of tobacco worldwide and is widespread in the continuously acidic fields of southern China. Here, the fumigation activity under different pH conditions, component identification, and bioactivity of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by an acid-tolerant strain, Pseudomonas protegens CLP-6, were investigated. There was a wide antimicrobial spectrum of the VOCs against phytopathogens, including four bacteria, eight fungi, and two oomycetes. The antagonistic activity of the VOCs against R. solanacearum was proportionally correlated with the concentration of the inoculum, amount, culture time, and culture pH for CLP-6. The number of gene copies of R. solanacearum was significantly inhibited by VOCs produced at pH 5.5 in vivo. The control effect of VOCs emitted at pH 5.5 was 78.91% for tobacco bacterial wilt, which was >3-fold greater than that at pH 7.0. Finally, the main volatile compounds were identified by solid-phase microextraction (SPME)-gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) as S-methyl thioacetate, methyl thiocyanate, methyl disulfide, 1-decene, 2-ethylhexanol, 1,4-undecadiene, 1-undecene, 1,3-benzothiazole, and 2,5-dimethylpyrazine, and the inhibition rates of 1,3-benzothiazole, 2-ethylhexanolmethyl thiocyanate, dimethyl disulfide, and S-methyl thioacetate were 100%, 100%, 88.91%, 67.64%, and 53.29%, respectively. S-Methyl thioacetate was detected only at pH 5.5. In summary, VOCs produced by P. protegens CLP-6 had strong antagonistic activities against phytopathogens, especially R. solanacearum, under acidic conditions and could be used to develop a safe and additive fumigant against R. solanacearum on tobacco and even other Solanaceae crop bacterial wilt diseases in acidic fields. IMPORTANCE VOCs produced by beneficial bacteria penetrate the rhizosphere to inhibit the growth of plant-pathogenic microorganisms; thus, they have the potential to be used as biological agents in controlling plant diseases. Tobacco bacterial wilt, which is caused by the acidophilic pathogen R. solanacearum, is a major bacterial disease in southern China and is prevalent in acidic soil. In this study, we discovered that the VOCs produced by P. protegens CLP-6 had excellent inhibitory effects on important plant pathogens. Moreover, two of the VOCs, namely, 1,3-benzothiazole and 2-ethylhexanol, had excellent inhibitory effect on R. solanacearum, and another VOC substance, methyl thiocyanate, was produced only at pH 5.5. The VOCs produced by the acid-tolerant strain P. protegens CLP-6 may have potential as environment-friendly microbial fumigant agents for bacterial wilt of tobacco or even other Solanaceae crops in acidic soils in China.
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Almeida OAC, de Araujo NO, Mulato ATN, Persinoti GF, Sforça ML, Calderan-Rodrigues MJ, Oliveira JVDC. Bacterial volatile organic compounds (VOCs) promote growth and induce metabolic changes in rice. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 13:1056082. [PMID: 36844905 PMCID: PMC9948655 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1056082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) represent an eco-friendly alternative to reduce the use of chemical products while increasing the productivity of economically important crops. The emission of small gaseous signaling molecules from PGPB named volatile organic compounds (VOCs) has emerged as a promising biotechnological tool to promote biomass accumulation in model plants (especially Arabidopsis thaliana) and a few crops, such as tomato, lettuce, and cucumber. Rice (Oryza sativa) is the most essential food crop for more than half of the world's population. However, the use of VOCs to improve this crop performance has not yet been investigated. Here, we evaluated the composition and effects of bacterial VOCs on the growth and metabolism of rice. First, we selected bacterial isolates (IAT P4F9 and E.1b) that increased rice dry shoot biomass by up to 83% in co-cultivation assays performed with different durations of time (7 and 12 days). Metabolic profiles of the plants co-cultivated with these isolates and controls (without bacteria and non-promoter bacteria-1003-S-C1) were investigated via 1H nuclear magnetic resonance. The analysis identified metabolites (e.g., amino acids, sugars, and others) with differential abundance between treatments that might play a role in metabolic pathways, such as protein synthesis, signaling, photosynthesis, energy metabolism, and nitrogen assimilation, involved in rice growth promotion. Interestingly, VOCs from IAT P4F9 displayed a more consistent promotion activity and were also able to increase rice dry shoot biomass in vivo. Molecular identification by sequencing the 16S rRNA gene of the isolates IAT P4F9 and E.1b showed a higher identity with Serratia and Achromobacter species, respectively. Lastly, volatilomes of these and two other non-promoter bacteria (1003-S-C1 and Escherichia coli DH5α) were evaluated through headspace solid-phase microextraction coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Compounds belonging to different chemical classes, such as benzenoids, ketones, alcohols, sulfide, alkanes, and pyrazines, were identified. One of these VOCs, nonan-2-one, was validated in vitro as a bioactive compound capable of promoting rice growth. Although further analyses are necessary to properly elucidate the molecular mechanisms, our results suggest that these two bacterial isolates are potential candidates as sources for bioproducts, contributing to a more sustainable agriculture.
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- Octávio Augusto Costa Almeida
- Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil
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- Brazilian Biosciences National Laboratory, Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil
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- Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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Non-Targeted Metabolomic Profiling Identifies Metabolites with Potential Antimicrobial Activity from an Anaerobic Bacterium Closely Related to Terrisporobacter Species. Metabolites 2023; 13:metabo13020252. [PMID: 36837871 PMCID: PMC9962286 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13020252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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This work focused on the metabolomic profiling of the conditioned medium (FS03CM) produced by an anaerobic bacterium closely related to Terrisporobacter spp. to identify potential antimicrobial metabolites. The metabolome of the conditioned medium was profiled by two-channel Chemical Isotope Labelling (CIL) LC-MS. The detected metabolites were identified or matched by conducting a library search using different confidence levels. Forty-eight significantly changed metabolites were identified with high confidence after the growth of isolate FS03 in cooked meat glucose starch (CMGS) medium. Some of the secondary metabolites identified with known antimicrobial activities were 4-hydroxyphenyllactate, 3-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, acetic acid, isobutyric acid, valeric acid, and tryptamine. Our findings revealed the presence of different secondary metabolites with previously reported antimicrobial activities and suggested the capability of producing antimicrobial metabolites by the anaerobic bacterium FS03.
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Iqbal S, Begum F, Rabaan AA, Aljeldah M, Al Shammari BR, Alawfi A, Alshengeti A, Sulaiman T, Khan A. Classification and Multifaceted Potential of Secondary Metabolites Produced by Bacillus subtilis Group: A Comprehensive Review. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28030927. [PMID: 36770594 PMCID: PMC9919246 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28030927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 12/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Despite their remarkable biosynthetic potential, Bacillus subtilis have been widely overlooked. However, their capability to withstand harsh conditions (extreme temperature, Ultraviolet (UV) and γ-radiation, and dehydration) and the promiscuous metabolites they synthesize have created increased commercial interest in them as a therapeutic agent, a food preservative, and a plant-pathogen control agent. Nevertheless, the commercial-scale availability of these metabolites is constrained due to challenges in their accessibility via synthesis and low fermentation yields. In the context of this rising in interest, we comprehensively visualized the antimicrobial peptides produced by B. subtilis and highlighted their prospective applications in various industries. Moreover, we proposed and classified these metabolites produced by the B. subtilis group based on their biosynthetic pathways and chemical structures. The biosynthetic pathway, bioactivity, and chemical structure are discussed in detail for each class. We believe that this review will spark a renewed interest in the often disregarded B. subtilis and its remarkable biosynthetic capabilities.
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- Sajid Iqbal
- Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM), Mardan 23200, Pakistan
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- Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Dhahran 31311, Saudi Arabia
- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Public Health and Nutrition, The University of Haripur, Haripur 22610, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hafr Al Batin, Hafr Al Batin 39831, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hafr Al Batin, Hafr Al Batin 39831, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Al-Madinah 41491, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Al-Madinah 41491, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Hospital, National Guard Health Affairs, Al-Madinah 41491, Saudi Arabia
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- Infectious Diseases Section, Medical Specialties Department, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh 12231, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Life Sciences, Abasyn University Islamabad Campus, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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Bioinoculant mediated regulation of signalling cascades in various stress responses in plants. Heliyon 2023; 9:e12953. [PMID: 36711264 PMCID: PMC9873674 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e12953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Bio-inoculation involves the association of plant with some beneficial microorganisms, and among these microbiotas, those bacteria which can promote plant growth and development are known as Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR). It can help a plant directly or indirectly, which includes root development, biological nitrogen (N2) fixation, stress tolerance, cell division and elongation, solubilization of Zinc, Phosphate, Potassium, soil health improvement and many more. PGPR have gained attention as it can be used as biofertilizers and helpful in bioremediation techniques, which in turn can reduce the chemical dependency in agriculture. PGPR mediated plant growth and stress management is developed by the virtue of the interaction of plant and microbial signalling pathways. On the other hand, environmental stresses are something to which a plant is always exposed irrespective of other factors. The present review is all about the better understanding of the convergence strategies of these signalling molecules and the ambiguities of signalling activities occurring in the host due to the interaction with PGPR under environmental stressed conditions.
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Almeida OAC, de Araujo NO, Dias BHS, de Sant’Anna Freitas C, Coerini LF, Ryu CM, de Castro Oliveira JV. The power of the smallest: The inhibitory activity of microbial volatile organic compounds against phytopathogens. Front Microbiol 2023; 13:951130. [PMID: 36687575 PMCID: PMC9845590 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.951130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Plant diseases caused by phytopathogens result in huge economic losses in agriculture. In addition, the use of chemical products to control such diseases causes many problems to the environment and to human health. However, some bacteria and fungi have a mutualistic relationship with plants in nature, mainly exchanging nutrients and protection. Thus, exploring those beneficial microorganisms has been an interesting and promising alternative for mitigating the use of agrochemicals and, consequently, achieving a more sustainable agriculture. Microorganisms are able to produce and excrete several metabolites, but volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have huge biotechnology potential. Microbial VOCs are small molecules from different chemical classes, such as alkenes, alcohols, ketones, organic acids, terpenes, benzenoids and pyrazines. Interestingly, volatilomes are species-specific and also change according to microbial growth conditions. The interaction of VOCs with other organisms, such as plants, insects, and other bacteria and fungi, can cause a wide range of effects. In this review, we show that a large variety of plant pathogens are inhibited by microbial VOCs with a focus on the in vitro and in vivo inhibition of phytopathogens of greater scientific and economic importance in agriculture, such as Ralstonia solanacearum, Botrytis cinerea, Xanthomonas and Fusarium species. In this scenario, some genera of VOC-producing microorganisms stand out as antagonists, including Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Serratia and Streptomyces. We also highlight the known molecular and physiological mechanisms by which VOCs inhibit the growth of phytopathogens. Microbial VOCs can provoke many changes in these microorganisms, such as vacuolization, fungal hyphal rupture, loss of intracellular components, regulation of metabolism and pathogenicity genes, plus the expression of proteins important in the host response. Furthermore, we demonstrate that there are aspects to investigate by discussing questions that are still not very clear in this research area, especially those that are essential for the future use of such beneficial microorganisms as biocontrol products in field crops. Therefore, we bring to light the great biotechnological potential of VOCs to help make agriculture more sustainable.
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- Octávio Augusto Costa Almeida
- Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil,Graduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil,Graduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil,Graduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil,Graduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil,Graduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Molecular Phytobacteriology Laboratory, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon, South Korea,Biosystems and Bioengineering Program, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil,Graduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil,*Correspondence: Juliana Velasco de Castro Oliveira,
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Fatima R, Mahmood T, Moosa A, Aslam MN, Shakeel MT, Maqsood A, Shafiq MU, Ahmad T, Moustafa M, Al-Shehri M. Bacillus thuringiensis CHGP12 uses a multifaceted approach for the suppression of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris and to enhance the biomass of chickpea plants. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2023; 79:336-348. [PMID: 36153706 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bacillus species synthesize antifungal lipopeptides (LPs) making them a sustainable and eco-friendly management option to combat Fusarium wilt of chickpea. RESULTS In this study, 18 endophytic Bacillus strains were assessed for their antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris (FOC) associated with Fusarium wilt of chickpea. Among them, 13 strains produced significant inhibition zones in a direct antifungal assay while five strains failed to produce the inhibition of FOC. Bacillus thuringiensis CHGP12 exhibited the highest inhibition 3.45 cm of FOC. The LPs extracted from CHGP12 showed significant inhibition of the pathogen. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) analysis confirmed that CHGP12 possessed the ability to produce fengycin, surfactin, iturin, bacillaene, bacillibactin, plantazolicin, and bacilysin. In an in vitro qualitative assay CHGP12 exhibited the ability to produce lipase, amylase, cellulase, protease, siderophores, and indole 3-acetic acid (IAA). IAA and gibberellic acid (GA) were quantified using ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) with 370 and 770 ng mL-1 concentrations of IAA and GA respectively. Furthermore, the disease severity showed a 40% decrease over control in CHGP12 treated plants compared to the control in a glasshouse experiment. Moreover, CHGP12 also exhibited a significant increase in total biomass of the plants namely, root and shoot growth parameters, stomatal conductance, and photosynthesis rate. CONCLUSION In conclusion, our findings suggest that B. thuringiensis CHGP12 is a promising strain with high antagonistic and growth-promoting potential against Fusarium wilt of chickpea. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Rida Fatima
- Department of Plant Pathology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Pathology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Pathology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Pathology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Pathology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Pathology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Agro Products Quality and Safety Control in Storage and Transport Process, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing, China
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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Hu J, Dong B, Wang D, Meng H, Li X, Zhou H. Genomic and metabolic features of Bacillus cereus, inhibiting the growth of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum by synthesizing secondary metabolites. Arch Microbiol 2023; 205:8. [PMID: 36454319 PMCID: PMC9715469 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-022-03351-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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We investigated the biocontrol mechanism of Bacillus cereus CF4-51 to find powerful microbes that effectively control Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. To assess its inhibitory effect on fungal growth, the plant pathogen (S. sclerotiorum) was co-cultured with Bacillus cereus. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used to study the morphology of S. sclerotiorum treated with CF4-51 biofumigant. The expression of sclerotium formation-related genes was analyzed by qRT-PCR. We performed whole genome sequencing of CF4-51 by PacBio Sequel platform. Lipopeptides were extracted from strain CF4-51 according to the method of hydrochloric acid precipitation and methanol dissolution. The volatiles CF4-51 were identified using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). We found that the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by CF4-51 damaged the S. sclerotiorum hyphae and inhibited the formation of sclerotia. The qRT-PCR data revealed the down-regulated expression of the genes involved in sclerotial formation. Moreover, we analyzed the B. cereus CF4-51 genome and metabolites. The genome consisted of 5.35 Mb, with a GC content of 35.74%. An examination of the genome revealed the presence of several gene clusters for the biosynthesis of antibiotics, siderophores, and various other bioactive compounds, including those belonging to the NRPS-like, LAP, RIPP-like, NRPS, betalactone, CDPS, terpene, ladderane, ranthipeptide, and lanthipeptide (class II) categories. A gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry analysis identified 45 VOCs produced by strain CF4-51. Among these, technical grade formulations of five were chosen for further study: 2-Pentadecanone, 6,10,14-trimethyl-,1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, bis(2-methylpropyl) ester, Dibutyl phthalate, Cyclododecane, Heptadecane. the five major constituents play important roles in the antifungal activity of the VOCs CF4-51 on the growth of S. sclerotiorum. The secondary metabolites produced by strain CF4-51are critical for the inhibition of S. sclerotiorum hyphal growth and sclerotial formation.
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- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010020 Inner Mongolia China
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- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010020 Inner Mongolia China
- Inner Mongolia Cold and Arid Region Crop Protection Engineering Technology Center, Hohhot, 010020 Inner Mongolia China
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- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010020 Inner Mongolia China
- Inner Mongolia Cold and Arid Region Crop Protection Engineering Technology Center, Hohhot, 010020 Inner Mongolia China
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- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010020 Inner Mongolia China
- Inner Mongolia Cold and Arid Region Crop Protection Engineering Technology Center, Hohhot, 010020 Inner Mongolia China
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- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010020 Inner Mongolia China
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- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010020 Inner Mongolia China
- Inner Mongolia Cold and Arid Region Crop Protection Engineering Technology Center, Hohhot, 010020 Inner Mongolia China
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Santos JEDÁ, de Brito MV, Pimenta ATÁ, da Silva GS, Zocolo GJ, Muniz CR, de Medeiros SC, Grangeiro TB, Lima MAS, da Silva CDFB. Antagonism of volatile organic compounds of the Bacillus sp. against Fusarium kalimantanense. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 39:60. [PMID: 36574179 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-022-03509-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Fusarium kalimantanense is a genetic lineage of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) and belongs to the Fusarium oxysporum species complex (FOSC). This pathogen is a causative agent of Panama disease, an infection that has caused damage to the banana crop worldwide. Bacillus sp. (LPPC170) showed preliminary antagonist activity against F. kalimantanense (LPPC130) in vitro tests from the cultivation of axenic culture and co-culture with inhibition of mycelial growth of phytopathogen of 41.23%. According to these findings, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from Bacillus sp. were obtained by solid-phase microextraction and identified by gas chromatography coupled with a mass spectrometer (GC-MS). The multivariate data analysis tool (PLS-DA and Heatmap) identified short-chain organic acids as the main antagonistic VOCs responsible for inhibiting the mycelial growth of LPPC130. Acetic acid, propanoic acid, butanoic acid, valeric acid, and isovaleric acid exhibited a strong inhibitory effect on the mycelial growth of LPPC130, with inhibition of 20.68%, 33.30%, 26.87%, 43.71%, and 53.10%, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that VOCs caused damage to the vegetative and reproductive structures of the fungus. These results suggest Bacillus LPPC170 as an excellent biocontrol tool against the phytopathogen causative agents of Panama disease.
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- João Evangelista de Ávila Santos
- Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Centro de Ciências, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Bl. 940, Fortaleza, CE, 60440-593, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Centro de Ciências, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Bl. 940, Fortaleza, CE, 60440-593, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Centro de Ciências, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Bl. 940, Fortaleza, CE, 60440-593, Brazil
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- Embrapa Agroindústria Tropical, Rua Sara Mesquita 2270, Pici, Fortaleza, CE, 60511-110, Brazil
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- Embrapa Agroindústria Tropical, Rua Sara Mesquita 2270, Pici, Fortaleza, CE, 60511-110, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia, Science Center, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Bl 906, Fortaleza, Ceará, 60440-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia, Science Center, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Bl 906, Fortaleza, Ceará, 60440-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Centro de Ciências, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Bl. 940, Fortaleza, CE, 60440-593, Brazil
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Zhao D, Jiao J, Du B, Liu K, Wang C, Ding Y. Volatile organic compounds from Lysinibacillus macroides regulating the seedling growth of Arabidopsis thaliana. PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2022; 28:1997-2009. [PMID: 36573143 PMCID: PMC9789275 DOI: 10.1007/s12298-022-01268-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have the characteristics of long distance propagation, low concentration, perception, and indirect contact between organisms. In this experiment, Lysinibacillus macroides Xi9 was isolated from cassava residue, and the VOCs produced by this strain were analyzed by the SPME-GC-MS method, mainly including alcohols, esters, and alkanes. By inoculation of L. macroides Xi9, VOCs can promote the growth and change the root-system architecture of Arabidopsis seedlings. The results showed that the number of lateral roots, root density, and fresh weight of Arabidopsis seedlings were significantly higher (p ≤ 0.01), and the number of roots hair was also increased after exposure to strain Xi9. Compared with the control group, the transcriptome analysis of Arabidopsis seedlings treated with strain Xi9 for 5 days revealed a total of 508 genes differentially expressed (p < 0.05). After Gene Ontology enrichment analysis, it was found that genes encoding nitrate transport and assimilation, and the lateral root-related gene ANR1 were up-regulated. The content of NO3 - and amino acid in Arabidopsis seedlings were significantly higher from control group (p ≤ 0.01). Plant cell wall-related EXPA family genes and pectin lyase gene were up-regulated, resulting cell elongation of leaf. SAUR41 and up-regulation of its subfamily members, as well as the down-regulation of auxin efflux carrier protein PILS5 and auxin response factor 20 (ARF20) led to the accumulation of auxin. These results indicated that VOCs of strain Xi9 promote Arabidopsis seedlings growth and development by promoting nitrogen uptake, regulating auxin synthesis, and improving cell wall modification. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12298-022-01268-3.
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- Dongying Zhao
- College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an, 271018 China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an, 271018 China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an, 271018 China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Tai’an, 271018 China
- Shandong Engineering Research Center of Plant-Microbia Restoration for Saline-Alkali Land, Tai’an, 271018 China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an, 271018 China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Tai’an, 271018 China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an, 271018 China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Tai’an, 271018 China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an, 271018 China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Tai’an, 271018 China
- Shandong Engineering Research Center of Plant-Microbia Restoration for Saline-Alkali Land, Tai’an, 271018 China
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Gangireddygari VSR, Cho IS, Choi S, Yoon JY. Inhibitory Effects of Pepper Mild Mottle Virus Infection by Supernatants of Five Bacterial Cultures in Capsicum annuum L. THE PLANT PATHOLOGY JOURNAL 2022; 38:646-655. [PMID: 36503193 PMCID: PMC9742801 DOI: 10.5423/ppj.oa.08.2022.0110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Pepper mild mottle virus (PMMoV), one of the most prevalent viruses in chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is a non-enveloped, rod-shaped, single-stranded positive-sense RNA virus classified in the genus Tobamovirus. The supernatants of five bacterial cultures (Pseudomonas putida [PP], Bacillus licheniformis [BLI], P. fluorescens [PF], Serratia marcescens [SER], and B. amyloliquifaciens [BA]) were analyzed to find novel antiviral agents to PMMoV in chili pepper. Foliar spraying with supernatants (1:1, v/v) obtained from Luria-Bertani broth cultures of PP, BLI, PF, SER, and BA inhibited PMMoV infection of chili pepper if applied before the PMMoV inoculation. Double-antibody sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay showed that treatments of five supernatants resulted in 51-66% reductions in PMMoV accumulation in the treated chili pepper. To identify key compounds in supernatants of PP, BLI, PF, SER, and BA, the supernatants were subjected to gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The 24 different types of compounds were identified from the supernatants of PP, BLI, PF, SER, and BA. The compounds vary from supernatants of one bacterial culture to another which includes simple compounds-alkanes, ketones, alcohols, and an aromatic ring containing compounds. The compounds triggered the inhibitory effect on PMMoV propagation in chili pepper plants. In conclusion, the cultures could be used to further conduct tissue culture and field trial experiments as potential bio-control agents.
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- Venkata Subba Reddy Gangireddygari
- Virology Unit, Horticulture, and Herbal Crop Environment Division, National Institute of Horticulture and Herbal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365,
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- Virology Unit, Horticulture, and Herbal Crop Environment Division, National Institute of Horticulture and Herbal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365,
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- Virology Unit, Horticulture, and Herbal Crop Environment Division, National Institute of Horticulture and Herbal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365,
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- Graduate School on Plant Protection and Quarantine, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896,
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- Department of Agricultural Convergence Technology, Joenbuk National University, Jeonju 54896,
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Das PP, Singh KR, Nagpure G, Mansoori A, Singh RP, Ghazi IA, Kumar A, Singh J. Plant-soil-microbes: A tripartite interaction for nutrient acquisition and better plant growth for sustainable agricultural practices. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 214:113821. [PMID: 35810815 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Plants can achieve their proper growth and development with the help of microorganisms associated with them. Plant-associated microbes convert the unavailable nutrients to available form and make them useful for plants. Besides nutrient acquisition, soil microbes also inhibit the pathogens that cause harm to plant growth and induces defense response. Due to the beneficial activities of soil nutrient-microbe-plant interactions, it is necessary to study more on this topic and develop microbial inoculant technology in the agricultural field for better crop improvement. The soil microbes can be engineered, and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) technology can be developed as well, as its application can be improved for utilization as biofertilizer, biopesticides, etc., instead of using harmful chemical biofertilizers. Moreover, plant growth-promoting microbe inoculants can enhance crop productivity. Although, scientists have discussed several tools and techniques by omics and gene editing approaches for crop improvement to avoid biotic and abiotic stress and make the plant healthier and more nutritive. However, beneficial soil microbes that help plants with the nutrient acquisition, development, and stress resistance were ignored, and farmers started utilizing chemical fertilizers. Thus, this review attempts to summarize the interaction system of plant microbes, the role of beneficiary soil microbes in the rhizosphere zone, and their role in plant health promotion, particularly in the nutrition acquisition of the plant. The review will also provide a better understanding of soil microbes that can be exploited as biofertilizers and plant growth promoters in the field to create environmentally friendly, sustainable agriculture systems.
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- Prajna Priyadarshini Das
- Department of Plant Sciences, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, 500046, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 211005, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, 484887, India
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, 484887, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, 484887, India
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- Department of Plant Sciences, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, 500046, India
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, 484887, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 211005, India.
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Murata J, Watanabe T, Komura H. Bacterial Volatile Isovaleric Acid Triggers Growth Alteration of Arabidopsis Seedlings. Metabolites 2022; 12:1043. [PMID: 36355126 PMCID: PMC9699611 DOI: 10.3390/metabo12111043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Bacterial volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) released from selected soil microbes have been shown to trigger the alteration of plant growth. However, the substances responsible for such bioactivity and the mechanism of how plants interpret and respond to BVOCs remain largely elusive. Here, we established a model bioassay system using Arabidopsis and Bacillus spp. and found that Bacillus BVOCs interfere with the normal growth of Arabidopsis seedlings. Moreover, through a bioassay-guided purification, we identified isovaleric acid (IVA) as a volatile compound that exhibits inhibitory growth activity towards Arabidopsis seedlings. Our data provide novel molecular insights into how short-chain fatty acids released from soil microbes can affect plant growth through interkingdom signals.
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- Jun Murata
- Division of Integrative Biomolecular Function, Institute for Bioorganic Research, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, 8-1-1 Seikadai, Seika, Soraku, Kyoto 619-0284, Japan
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- Research Planning Division, Institute for Bioorganic Research, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, 8-1-1 Seikadai, Seika, Soraku, Kyoto 619-0284, Japan
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- Division of Structural Biomolecular Science, Institute for Bioorganic Research, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, 8-1-1 Seikadai, Seika, Soraku, Kyoto 619-0284, Japan
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Wang C, Duan T, Shi L, Zhang X, Fan W, Wang M, Wang J, Ren L, Zhao X, Wang Y. Characterization of Volatile Organic Compounds Produced by Bacillus siamensis YJ15 and Their Antifungal Activity Against Botrytis cinerea. PLANT DISEASE 2022; 106:2321-2329. [PMID: 35380464 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-01-22-0230-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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To develop an effective and environmentally safe strategy to control postharvest gray mold caused by Botrytis cinerea, Bacillus siamensis strain YJ15 isolated from blueberry was used to test the biocontrol potential. It is interesting to find that the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from strain YJ15 exhibited significant antifungal activity against Botrytis cinerea as well as 11 other plant-pathogenic fungi, with a percentage of mycelial growth inhibition from 74.96 to 92.81%. Additionally, VOCs from strain YJ15 could reduce significantly the disease incidence and lesion diameter with the increasing of fermentation time, indicating great biocontrol potential for controlling blueberry postharvest gray mold. Furthermore, the VOCs were collected by using headspace solid-phase microextraction fiber, and the composition of VOCs was further revealed by using gas chromatography coupled with quadruple mass spectrometry. In total, 24 kinds of VOCs, including 5 alkanes, 2 aldehydes, 3 ketones, 5 alcohols, 1 alkene, 5 acids and esters, 2 aromatic compounds, and 1 sulfur compound, were emitted at 1, 3, 5, and 7 days after inoculation. Among these VOCs, eight antifungal VOCs could inhibit mycelial growth of B. cinerea. It is important to highlight that, although 1-butanol and 3-methyl-1-butanol were the most abundant compounds, 2-ethylhexanol, 1-heptanol, and 1,3-xylene have proved to be more toxic to B. cinerea than 3-methyl-1-butanol, propanethioic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, 2-heptanone, and 1-butanol, which provide new, promising biofumigants for the control of postharvest gray mold caused by B. cinerea.
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- Chunwei Wang
- College of Plant Protection, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, P.R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Sustainable Dryland Agriculture (in preparation), Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030031, P.R. China
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- College of Plant Protection, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, P.R. China
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- College of Plant Protection, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, P.R. China
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- College of Plant Protection, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, P.R. China
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- Experiment Teaching Center, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, P.R. China
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- College of Plant Protection, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, P.R. China
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- College of Plant Protection, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, P.R. China
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- College of Plant Protection, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, P.R. China
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- College of Plant Protection, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, P.R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Sustainable Dryland Agriculture (in preparation), Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030031, P.R. China
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- College of Plant Protection, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, P.R. China
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Xu R, Li XP, Zhang X, Shen WH, Min CY, Wang JW. Contrasting regulation of live Bacillus cereus No.1 and its volatiles on Shiraia perylenequinone production. Microb Cell Fact 2022; 21:172. [PMID: 35999640 PMCID: PMC9396862 DOI: 10.1186/s12934-022-01897-z] [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: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Fungal perylenequinones (PQs) are a class of photoactivated polyketide mycotoxins produced by plant-associated fungi. Hypocrellins, the effective anticancer photodynamic therapy (PDT) agents are main bioactive PQs isolated from a bambusicolous Shiraia fruiting bodies. We found previously that bacterial communities inhabiting fungal fruiting bodies are diverse, but with unknown functions. Bacillus is the most dominant genus inside Shiraia fruiting body. To understand the regulation role of the dominant Bacillus isolates on host fungus, we continued our work on co-culture of the dominant bacterium B. cereus No.1 with host fungus Shiraia sp. S9 to elucidate bacterial regulation on fungal hypocrellin production. RESULTS Results from "donut" plate tests indicated that the bacterial culture could promote significantly fungal PQ production including hypocrellin A (HA), HC and elsinochrome A-C through bacterial volatiles. After analysis by gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer and confirmation with commercial pure compounds, the volatiles produced by the bacterium were characterized. The eliciting roles of bacterial volatile organic compounds (VOCs) on HA production via transcriptional regulation of host Shiraia fungus were confirmed. In the established submerged bacterial volatile co-culture, bacterial volatiles could not only promote HA production in the mycelium culture, but also facilitate the release of HA into the medium. The total production of HA was reached to 225.9 mg/L, about 1.87 times that of the fungal mono-culture. In contrast, the live bacterium suppressed markedly fungal PQ production in both confrontation plates and mycelium cultures by direct contact. The live bacterium not only down-regulated the transcript levels of HA biosynthetic genes, but also degraded extracellular HA quickly to its reductive product. CONCLUSION Our results indicated that bacterial volatile release could be a long-distance signal to elicit fungal PQ production. Biodegradation and inhibition by direct contact on fungal PQs were induced by the dominate Bacillus to protect themselves in the fruiting bodies. This is the first report on the regulation of Bacillus volatiles on fungal PQ production. These findings could be helpful for both understanding the intimate fungal-bacterial interactions in a fruiting body and establishing novel cultures for the enhanced production of bioactive PQs.
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- Rui Xu
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Suzhou Institute for Food and Drug Control, Suzhou, 215104, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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Küpper V, Steiner U, Kortekamp A. Trichoderma species isolated from grapevine with tolerance towards common copper fungicides used in viticulture for plant protection. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2022; 78:3266-3276. [PMID: 35524976 DOI: 10.1002/ps.6951] [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: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Copper-containing fungicides are applied broadly in organic viticulture against downy mildew caused by Plasmopara viticola. Although long-term application of copper-based fungicides is associated with ecotoxic effects on the environment, their use in viticulture is required until sustainable alternatives are available. Trichoderma spp. might be a promising approach to fungicide reduction while promoting plant growth and development and displaying biocontrol activity. This study aims to examine the tolerance and compatibility of Trichoderma spp. to copper fungicides. This work contributes to the development of a spray application consisting of a copper-tolerant Trichoderma sp. combined with a downscaled copper fungicide rate against P. viticola. RESULTS Trichoderma spp. isolated from grapevine wood in vineyards were identified and used for tolerance screening in various concentrations of copper fungicides. Copper hydroxide was identified as being highly compatible with Trichoderma. Two Trichoderma candidates, T. koningiopsis and T. harzianum, showed high copper tolerance in mycelial growth and germination tests, and were adapted to 2.85 g Cu L-1 of the selected fungicide. Microscopic investigations showed the attachment of copper compounds to fungal cell walls and copper uptake within the cytoplasm. In the case of high tolerance, large-scale copper uptake was prevented. CONCLUSION Our findings identified two highly copper-tolerant Trichoderma isolates with natural adaptation to the vineyard ecosystem, which could be further tested as biostimulants and biocontrol agents, combined with a reduced fungicide rate for sustainable plant protection. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Verena Küpper
- Institute for Plant Protection, Department of Phytomedicine, State Education and Research Center of Viticulture, Horticulture and Rural Development (DLR) Rheinpfalz, Neustadt/Weinstraße, Germany
- Institute for Crop Science and Resource Conservation (INRES), Department of Plant Pathology, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute for Crop Science and Resource Conservation (INRES), Department of Plant Pathology, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute for Plant Protection, Department of Phytomedicine, State Education and Research Center of Viticulture, Horticulture and Rural Development (DLR) Rheinpfalz, Neustadt/Weinstraße, Germany
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Zhao X, Zhou J, Tian R, Liu Y. Microbial volatile organic compounds: Antifungal mechanisms, applications, and challenges. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:922450. [PMID: 35910607 PMCID: PMC9337857 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.922450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The fungal decay of fresh fruits and vegetables annually generates substantial global economic losses. The utilization of conventional synthetic fungicides is damaging to the environment and human health. Recently, the biological control of post-harvest fruit and vegetable diseases via antagonistic microorganisms has become an attractive possible substitution for synthetic fungicides. Numerous studies have confirmed the potential of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for post-harvest disease management. Moreover, VOC emission is a predominant antifungal mechanism of antagonistic microorganisms. As such, it is of great significance to discuss and explore the antifungal mechanisms of microbial VOCs for commercial application. This review summarizes the main sources of microbial VOCs in the post-harvest treatment and control of fruit and vegetable diseases. Recent advances in the elucidation of antifungal VOC mechanisms are emphasized, and the applications of VOCs produced from antagonistic microorganisms are described. Finally, the current prospects and challenges associated with microbial VOCs are considered.
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Wei L, Zhang Q, Xie A, Xiao Y, Guo K, Mu S, Xie Y, Li Z, He T. Isolation of Bioactive Compounds, Antibacterial Activity, and Action Mechanism of Spore Powder From Aspergillus niger xj. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:934857. [PMID: 35898902 PMCID: PMC9309528 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.934857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Aspergillus fungi can produce a wide range of secondary metabolites, and they have represented a potential resource of novel bioactive compounds. Bacterial plant diseases have a serious impact on the sustainable development of agriculture worldwide, so it is necessary to use natural antibacterial compounds in microorganisms to control plant pathogens. This study was conducted to investigate the bioactive compounds of Aspergillus niger xj, three plant pathogens (Agrobacterium tumefaciens T-37, Erwinia carotovora EC-1, and Ralstonia solanacearum RS-2) were used as indicator bacteria, according to the biological activity tracking, five compounds were isolated from A. niger xj spore powder, and characterization of compounds was done by NMR (1H-NMR and 13C-NMR) and EI-MS and was identified as ergosterol (1), β-sitosterol (2), 5-pentadecylresorcinol (3), 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid (4), and succinimide (5). Compounds 3 and 5 were isolated from A. niger xj for the first time. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of five compounds against three plant pathogens was evaluated, the results showed that compound 4 exhibited the strongest antibacterial activity against tested bacteria, and RS-2 was the most sensitive to compound 4, showing the lowest MIC of 15.56 μg/ml. We concluded that the mechanism of action of the compound 4 against RS-2 might be described as compound 4 acting on bacterial protein synthesis and intracellular metabolism according to the results of the scanning electron microscopy observation, permeability of cell membrane and SDS-PAGE. These results indicated that compound 4 has good potential to be as a biocontrol agent. In conclusion, the results from this study demonstrated that the compounds with antibacterial activity are of great significance of the prevention and control of plant phytopathogenic bacteria, and they may be applicable to exploring alternative approaches to integrated control of phytopathogens.
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- Longfeng Wei
- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences, Institute of Agro-Bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biotechnology, Guiyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences, Institute of Agro-Bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences, Institute of Agro-Bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Institution of Supervision and Inspection Product Quality of Guizhou Province, Guiyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences, Institute of Agro-Bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences, Institute of Agro-Bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences, Institute of Agro-Bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
- Guizhou Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biotechnology, Guiyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences, Institute of Agro-Bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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Silicon Controls Bacterial Wilt Disease in Tomato Plants and Inhibits the Virulence-Related Gene Expression of Ralstonia solanacearum. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23136965. [PMID: 35805970 PMCID: PMC9266643 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23136965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Silicon (Si) has a multifunctional role in improving plant growth and enhancing plant disease resistance, but its mechanisms are not fully understood. In this study, we investigated the impacts of silicon application on the control of bacterial wilt and elucidated the molecular mechanisms using transcriptome sequencing. Compared to non-Si treatment, Si application (0.5–2 mM) significantly reduces tomato bacterial wilt index by 46.31–72.23%. However, Si does not influence the growth of R. solanacearum. Si application negatively influences R. solanacearum exopolysaccharide (EPS) synthesis and biofilm formation. Transcriptome analysis showed that Si treatment significantly downregulates the expression of virulence genes’ transcriptional regulator (xpsR), EPS synthesis-related genes (epsD and tek), and type III effectors (HrpB2, SpaO, and EscR) in R. solanacearum. In addition, Si remarkably upregulates the expression of twitch motor-related genes (pilE2, pilE, fimT, and PilX). These findings suggest that silicon-suppressed tomato wilt incidence may be due to the regulation of the virulence-related genes of R. solanacearum by Si. Our research adds new knowledge to the application of Si in the field of disease control.
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Effect of volatile compounds produced by endophytic bacteria on virulence traits of grapevine crown gall pathogen, Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Sci Rep 2022; 12:10510. [PMID: 35732688 PMCID: PMC9217936 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-14864-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by endophytic bacteria have a significant role in the control of phytopathogens. In this research, the VOCs produced by endophytic bacteria including Serratia sp. Ba10, Pantoea sp. Sa14, Enterobacter sp. Ou80, Pseudomonas sp. Ou22, Pseudomonas sp. Sn48 and Pseudomonas sp. Ba35, which were previously isolated from healthy domesticated and wild-growing grapevine were evaluated in terms of their effects on the virulence traits of Agrobacterium tumefaciens Gh1, the causal agent of crown gall disease. Based on the gas chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis, 16, 15, 14, 7, 16, and 15 VOCs have been identified with high quality in strains of Ba10, Sa14, Ou80, Ou22, Sn48, and Ba35, respectively. All endophytic bacteria produced VOCs that significantly reduced crown gall symptoms and inhibited the populations of A. tumefaciens Gh1 at different levels. Moreover, scanning electron microscopy analysis revealed various morphological abnormalities in the A. tumefaciens cells exposed to the VOCs produced by Ba35, Ou80, and Sn48 strains. The VOCs significantly reduced swarming-, swimming-, twitching motility and biofilm formation by A. tumefaciens Gh1. Our results revealed that VOCs could reduce the attachment of A. tumefaciens Gh1 cells to root tissues of grapevine cultivars Rashe and Bidane sefid, as well as chemotaxis motility towards root extract of both cultivars. Based on our results, it was shown that the antibacterial VOCs produced by endophytic bacteria investigated in the current study can manage crown gall disease and increase our knowledge on the role of VOCs in microbial interactions.
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Safara S, Harighi B, Bahramnejad B, Ahmadi S. Antibacterial Activity of Endophytic Bacteria Against Sugar Beet Root Rot Agent by Volatile Organic Compound Production and Induction of Systemic Resistance. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:921762. [PMID: 35722285 PMCID: PMC9201493 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.921762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by endophytic bacteria have a significant role in the control of phytopathogens. In this research, the VOCs produced by the endophytic bacteria Streptomyces sp. B86, Pantoea sp. Dez632, Pseudomonas sp. Bt851, and Stenotrophomonas sp. Sh622 isolated from healthy sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) and sea beet (Beta maritima) were evaluated for their effects on the virulence traits of Bacillus pumilus Isf19, the causal agent of harvested sugar beet root rot disease. The gas chromatographymass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis revealed that B86, Dez632, Bt851, and Sh622 produced 15, 28, 30, and 20 VOCs, respectively, with high quality. All antagonistic endophytic bacteria produced VOCs that significantly reduced soft root symptoms and inhibited the growth of B. pumilus Isf19 at different levels. The VOCs produced by endophytic bacteria significantly reduced swarming, swimming, and twitching motility by B. pumilus Isf19, which are important to pathogenicity. Our results revealed that VOCs produced by Sh622 and Bt851 significantly reduced attachment of B. pumilus Isf19 cells to sugar beetroots, and also all endophytic bacteria tested significantly reduced chemotaxis motility of the pathogen toward root extract. The VOCs produced by Dez632 and Bt851 significantly upregulated the expression levels of defense genes related to soft rot resistance. Induction of PR1 and NBS-LRR2 genes in sugar beetroot slices suggests the involvement of SA and JA pathways, respectively, in the induction of resistance against pathogen attack. Based on our results, the antibacterial VOCs produced by endophytic bacteria investigated in this study can reduce soft rot incidence.
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- Somayeh Safara
- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Plant Production and Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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Han VC, Yu NH, Yoon H, Ahn NH, Son YK, Lee BH, Kim JC. Identification, Characterization, and Efficacy Evaluation of Bacillus velezensis for Shot-Hole Disease Biocontrol in Flowering Cherry. THE PLANT PATHOLOGY JOURNAL 2022; 38:115-130. [PMID: 35385917 PMCID: PMC9343898 DOI: 10.5423/ppj.oa.01.2022.0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Though information exists regarding the pathogenesis of the shot-hole disease (SH) in flowering cherry (FC), there has been a lack of research focusing on SH management. Therefore, here, we investigated the inhibitory activities of antagonistic bacteria against SH pathogens both in vitro and in vivo as well as their biochemical characteristics and bioactive compounds. Two biosurfactant-producing bacterial antagonists, identified as Bacillus velezensis strains JCK-1618 and JCK-1696, exhibited the best effects against the growth of both bacterial and fungal SH pathogens in vitro through their cell-free culture filtrates (CFCFs). These two strains also strongly inhibited the growth of the pathogens via the action of their antimicrobial diffusible compounds and antimicrobial volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Crude enzymes, solvent extracts, and biosurfactants of the two strains exhibited antimicrobial activities. Liquid chromatography/electrospray ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometric analysis of the partially purified active fractions revealed that the two antagonists produced three cyclic lipopeptides, including iturin A, fengycin A, and surfactin, and a polyketide, oxydifficidin. In a detached leaf assay, pre-treatment and co-treatment of FC leaves with the CFCFs led to a large reduction in the severity of the leaf spots caused by Epicoccum tobaicum and Bukholderia contaminans, respectively. In addition, the two antagonists produced indole-3-acetic acid, siderophore, and a series of hydrolytic enzymes, along with the formation of a substantial biofilm. To our knowledge, this is the first report of the antimicrobial activities of the diffusible compounds and VOCs of B. velezensis against the SH pathogens and their efficiency in the biocontrol of SH.
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- Viet-Cuong Han
- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Environmentally-Friendly Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Environmentally-Friendly Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- Biological and Genetic Resources Assessment Division, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon 22689, Korea
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- Biological and Genetic Resources Assessment Division, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon 22689, Korea
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- Biological and Genetic Resources Assessment Division, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon 22689, Korea
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- Biological and Genetic Resources Assessment Division, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon 22689, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Environmentally-Friendly Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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Hasan N, Khan IU, Farzand A, Heng Z, Moosa A, Saleem M, Canming T. Bacillus altitudinis HNH7 and Bacillus velezensis HNH9 promote plant growth through upregulation of growth-promoting genes in upland cotton. J Appl Microbiol 2022; 132:3812-3824. [PMID: 35244318 DOI: 10.1111/jam.15511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIMS The potential of endophytic Bacillus strains to improve plant growth and yield was evaluated. METHODS AND RESULTS Endophytic Bacillus altitudinis HNH7 and Bacillus velezensis HNH9 were evaluated for their growth-promoting traits. In an in vitro plate assay, HNH7 and HNH9 exhibited proteolytic, amylolytic, lipolytic, and cellulolytic activity. HNH7 and HNH9 were able to solubilize iron by producing siderophores but were unable to solubilize insoluble phosphate. PCR confirmed the presence of four growth-promoting genes viz. pvd, budA, asbA, and satA in the genome of HNH7, while HNH9 also possessed the same genes except for budA. In a greenhouse experiment, HNH7 and HNH9 promoted the growth of upland cotton plants by upregulating the expression of growth-linked genes, EXP6, ARF1, ARF18, IAA9, CKX6, and GID1b. However, the expression of genes involved in ethylene biosynthesis i.e., ERF and ERF17 was downregulated after treating the plants with HNH7 and HNH9 compared to the control. Furthermore, cotton plants treated with HNH7 and HNH9 exhibited a significantly higher rate of photosynthesis and stomatal conductance. CONCLUSION HNH7 and HNH9 showed a promising potential to promote the growth of cotton plants. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF STUDY Research on plant growth-promoting Bacillus strains can lead to the formation of biofertilizers.
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- Nadeem Hasan
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, College of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, College of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, College of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, NUST, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, College of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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Yuan W, Ruan S, Qi G, Wang R, Zhao X. Plant growth-promoting and antibacterial activities of cultivable bacteria alive in tobacco field against Ralstonia solanacearum. Environ Microbiol 2022; 24:1411-1429. [PMID: 35112429 DOI: 10.1111/1462-2920.15868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Bacterial wilt disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum leads to decrease of crops yield. Investigation of cultivable bacteria diversity provides more microbial species for screening antagonistic bacteria. In the present study, a variety of cultivation methods were used to investigate the diversity of cultivable bacteria alive in tobacco field. A total of 441 bacterial strains were obtained that belonged to four phyla, 49 genera and 146 species. Actinobacteria and Proteobacteria were the dominant phyla. Agrobacterium, Arthrobacter, Bacillus, Klebsiella, Paenarthrobacter, Pseudomonas and Pseudarthrobacter were the dominant genera. Some rare genera were discovered including Bosea, Cedecea, Delftia and Dyella. Diversity, species and abundances of bacteria altered under different cultivation conditions. One hundred three bacterial strains showed plant growth-promoting attributes. Twenty Bacillus strains showed high antibacterial activity against R. solanacearum. In field experiments, individual strain and consortia of Bacillus subtilis, B. siamensis and B. vallismortis effectively inhibited bacterial wilt. The core genes that controlled synthesis of secondary metabolites were knocked out in B. vallismortis SSB-10. Difficidin, which was synthesized by dif operon and controlled by sfp gene, was the antibacterial substance produced by SSB-10. Difficidin destroyed cell wall and cell membrane of R. solanacearum and inhibited its motility, production of extracellular polysaccharides and cellulase activity.
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- Wenfang Yuan
- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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