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Zhe Y, Cheng H, Cheng F, Song H, Pan Z. Enhancing the Startup Rate of Microbial Methanogenic Systems through the Synergy of β-lactam Antibiotics and Electrolytic Cells. Microorganisms 2024; 12:734. [PMID: 38674678 PMCID: PMC11051723 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12040734] [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: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The slow startup and suboptimal efficiency of microbial carbon sequestration and methane-production systems have not been fully resolved despite their contribution to sustainable energy production and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. These systems often grapple with persistent hurdles, including interference from miscellaneous bacteria and the slow enrichment of methanogens. To address these issues, this paper examines the synergistic effect of coupling β-lactam antibiotics with an electrolytic cell on the methanogenic process. The results indicated that β-lactam antibiotics exhibited inhibitory effects on Campylobacteria and Alphaproteobacteria (two types of miscellaneous bacteria), reducing their relative abundance by 53.03% and 87.78%, respectively. Nevertheless, it also resulted in a decrease in hydrogenogens and hindered the CO2 reduction pathway. When coupled with an electrolytic cell, sufficient electrons were supplied for CO2 reduction to compensate for the hydrogen deficiency, effectively mitigating the side effects of antibiotics. Consequently, a substantial improvement in methane production was observed, reaching 0.57 mL·L-1·d-1, exemplifying a remarkable 6.3-fold increase over the control group. This discovery reinforces the efficiency of methanogen enrichment and enhances methane-production levels.
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- Yuting Zhe
- Institute of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Engineering Research Center of CO2 Emission Reduction and Resource Utilization—Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China; (Y.Z.)
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- Institute of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Engineering Research Center of CO2 Emission Reduction and Resource Utilization—Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China; (Y.Z.)
- College of Chemical Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China
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- Institute of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Engineering Research Center of CO2 Emission Reduction and Resource Utilization—Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China; (Y.Z.)
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- Institute of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Engineering Research Center of CO2 Emission Reduction and Resource Utilization—Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China; (Y.Z.)
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- Institute of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Engineering Research Center of CO2 Emission Reduction and Resource Utilization—Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China; (Y.Z.)
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Li W, Long Y, Yin X, Wang W, Zhang R, Mo F, Zhang Z, Chen T, Chen J, Wang B, Chen X. Antifungal activity and mechanism of tetramycin against Alternaria alternata, the soft rot causing fungi in kiwifruit. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 192:105409. [PMID: 37105636 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
Abstract
Kiwifruit rot caused by the fungus Alternaria alternata occurs in many countries, leading to considerable losses during kiwifruit production. In this study, we evaluated the antifungal activity and mechanism of tetramycin against kiwifruit soft rot caused by Alternaria alternata. Tetramycin exerted antifungal effects through the suppression of mycelial growth, conidial germination, and the pathogenicity of A. alternata. Scanning electron microscopic observations revealed that tetramycin destroyed the mycelial structure, causing the mycelia to twist, shrink, and even break. Furthermore, transmission electron microscopy revealed that tetramycin caused severe plasmolysis and a decrease in cell inclusions, and the cell wall appeared thinner with blurred boundaries. In addition, tetramycin destroyed cell membrane integrity, resulting in the leakage of cellular components such as nucleic acids and proteins in mycelial suspensions. Moreover, tetramycin also caused cell wall lysis by enhancing the activities of chitinase and β-1,3-glucanase and inducing the overexpression of related chitinase gene (Chit) and β-1,3-glucanase gene (β-1,3-glu) in A. alternata. In field trials, tetramycin not only decreased the incidence of kiwifruit rot but also create a beneficial living space for kiwifruit growth. Overall, this study indicated that the application of tetramycin could serve as an alternative measure for the management of kiwifruit rot.
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- Wenzhi Li
- Research Center for Engineering Technology of Kiwifruit, Institute of Crop Protection, College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.
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- Research Center for Engineering Technology of Kiwifruit, Institute of Crop Protection, College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China; Teaching Experiment Farm, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China.
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- Research Center for Engineering Technology of Kiwifruit, Institute of Crop Protection, College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.
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- Research Center for Engineering Technology of Kiwifruit, Institute of Crop Protection, College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Management Committee of Eastern Agricultural Industrial Park of Shuicheng County, Liupanshui 553000, China
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- Research Center for Engineering Technology of Kiwifruit, Institute of Crop Protection, College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.
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- Research Center for Engineering Technology of Kiwifruit, Institute of Crop Protection, College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.
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- Research Center for Engineering Technology of Kiwifruit, Institute of Crop Protection, College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Research Center for Engineering Technology of Kiwifruit, Institute of Crop Protection, College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Research Center for Engineering Technology of Kiwifruit, Institute of Crop Protection, College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Research Center for Engineering Technology of Kiwifruit, Institute of Crop Protection, College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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He Y, Du P, Zhao T, Gao F, Wang M, Zhang J, He L, Cui K, Zhou L. Baseline sensitivity and bioactivity of tetramycin against Sclerotium rolfsii isolates in Huanghuai peanut-growing region of China. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 238:113580. [PMID: 35512475 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Peanut stem rot caused by Sclerotium rolfsii is a serious soil-borne disease and poses a threat to the peanut production. The antibiotic fungicide tetramycin has a broad antifungal spectrum against multiple pathogens and possess low environmental risks. In current study, a total of 250 isolates collected from Huanghuai peanut-growing region of China (Henan, Shandong and Hebei Province) were used to establish the baseline sensitivity of S. rolfsii to tetramycin. The baseline sensitivity curve was unimodal and distributed from 0.01 to 0.36 mg/L, with a mean EC50 (50% effective concentration) value of 0.11 ± 0.06 mg/L. Tetramycin also had strong inhibitory activity on the formation and germination of sclerotia. There was no significant correlation of S. rolfsii sensitivity to tetramycin and other commonly used SDHI (succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor), QoI (quinone outside respiration inhibitor) and DMI (demethylation inhibitor) fungicides. Moreover, tetramycin significantly increased the cell membrane permeability and reduced the oxalate acid content. Greenhouse experiments showed that tetramycin has both protective and curative efficacy against S. rolfsii, while protective efficacy was higher than curative efficacy. Anyhow, the bioactivity of tetramycin is similar (curative efficacy) or higher (protective efficacy) than the control fungicide validamycin. In terms of application method, root drench may be more suitable for tetramycin than spraying, because root drench of tetramycin obtained a higher efficacy. These results indicated that tetramycin may be a potential alternative fungicide for the efficient control of peanut stem rot.
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- Ya He
- College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Creation and Application of New Pesticide, Henan Agricultural University, No. 63, Agricultural Road, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China; Henan Research Center of Green Pesticide Engineering and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Creation and Application of New Pesticide, Henan Agricultural University, No. 63, Agricultural Road, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China; Henan Research Center of Green Pesticide Engineering and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Creation and Application of New Pesticide, Henan Agricultural University, No. 63, Agricultural Road, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China; Henan Research Center of Green Pesticide Engineering and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Creation and Application of New Pesticide, Henan Agricultural University, No. 63, Agricultural Road, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China; Henan Research Center of Green Pesticide Engineering and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Creation and Application of New Pesticide, Henan Agricultural University, No. 63, Agricultural Road, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China; Henan Research Center of Green Pesticide Engineering and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Creation and Application of New Pesticide, Henan Agricultural University, No. 63, Agricultural Road, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China; Henan Research Center of Green Pesticide Engineering and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Creation and Application of New Pesticide, Henan Agricultural University, No. 63, Agricultural Road, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China; Henan Research Center of Green Pesticide Engineering and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China.
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- College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Creation and Application of New Pesticide, Henan Agricultural University, No. 63, Agricultural Road, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China; Henan Research Center of Green Pesticide Engineering and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China.
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- College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Creation and Application of New Pesticide, Henan Agricultural University, No. 63, Agricultural Road, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China; Henan Research Center of Green Pesticide Engineering and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China.
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