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Shan X, Wang J, Du M, Tian Z. Inhibitory effect of marine Bacillus sp. and its biomineralization on the corrosion of X65 steel in offshore oilfield produced water. Bioelectrochemistry 2024; 157:108659. [PMID: 38330530 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2024.108659] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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The issue of material failure attributed to microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) is escalating in seriousness. Microorganisms not only facilitate corrosion but certain beneficial microorganisms also impede its occurrence. This study explored the impact of marine B. velezensis on the corrosion behavior of X65 steel in simulated offshore oilfield produced water. B. velezensis exhibited rapid growth in the initial stages, and the organic acid metabolites were found to promote corrosion. Subsequently, there was an increase in cross-linked "networked" biofilms products, a significant rise in the prismatic shape of corrosion products, and a tendency for continuous development in the middle and late stages. The organic/inorganic mineralized film layer formed on the surface remained consistently complete. Metabolic products of amino acid corrosion inhibitors were also observed to be adsorbed into the film. B. velezensis altered the kinetics of the X65 steel cathodic reaction, resulting in a deceleration of the electrochemical reaction rate. The mineralization induced by B. velezensis effectively slowed down the corrosion rate of X65 steel.
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- Xueyan Shan
- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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Jagadeesan Y, Meenakshisundaram S, Pichaimuthu S, Balaiah A. A scientific version of understanding "Why did the chickens cross the road"? - A guided journey through Bacillus spp. towards sustainable agriculture, circular economy and biofortification. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 244:117907. [PMID: 38109965 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117907] [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: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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The world, a famished planet with an overgrowing population, requires enormous food crops. This scenario compelled the farmers to use a high quantity of synthetic fertilizers for high food crop productivity. However, prolonged usage of chemical fertilizers results in severe adverse effects on soil and water quality. On the other hand, the growing population significantly consumes large quantities of poultry meats. Eventually, this produces a mammoth amount of poultry waste, chicken feathers. Owing to the protein value of the chicken feathers, these wastes are converted into protein hydrolysate and further extend their application as biostimulants for sustained agriculture. The protein profile of chicken feather protein hydrolysate (CFPH) produced through Bacillus spp. was the maximum compared to physical and chemical protein extraction methods. Several studies proved that the application of CFPH and active Bacillus spp. culture to soil and plants results in enhanced plant growth, phytochemical constituents, crop yield, soil nutrients, fertility, microbiome and resistance against diverse abiotic and biotic stresses. Overall, "CFPH - Jack of all trades" and "Bacillus spp. - an active camouflage to the surroundings where they applied showed profound and significant benefits to the plant growth under the most adverse conditions. In addition, Bacillus spp. coheres the biofortification process in plants through the breakdown of metals into metal ions that eventually increase the nutrient value of the food crops. However, detailed information on them is missing. This can be overcome by further real-world studies on rhizoengineering through a multi-omics approach and their interaction with plants. This review has explored the best possible and efficient strategy for managing chicken feather wastes into protein-rich CFPH through Bacillus spp. bioconversion and utilizing the CFPH and Bacillus spp. as biostimulants, biofertilizers, biopesticides and biofortificants. This paper is an excellent report on organic waste management, circular economy and sustainable agriculture research frontier.
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- Yogeswaran Jagadeesan
- Department of Biotechnology, University College of Engineering, Anna University - BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, 620 024, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, University College of Engineering, Anna University - BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, 620 024, India.
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- Genprotic Biopharma Private Limited, SPIC Bioprocess Laboratory, Anna University, Taramani Campus, Taramani, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600113, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, University College of Engineering, Anna University - BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, 620 024, India.
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Yang P, Zeng Q, Jiang W, Wang L, Zhang J, Wang Z, Wang Q, Li Y. Genome Sequencing and Characterization of Bacillus velezensis N23 as Biocontrol Agent against Plant Pathogens. Microorganisms 2024; 12:294. [PMID: 38399699 PMCID: PMC10892835 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12020294] [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: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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The overuse of chemical fungicides against fungal pathogens adversely affects soil and plant health, resulting in environmental problems and food safety. Therefore, biocontrol is considered as an environmentally friendly and cost-effective green technique in environmental protection and agricultural production. We obtained a bacterial strain N23 from a contaminated plate which showed significant inhibition to anthracnose. The strain N23 was identified as Bacillus velezensis based on 16S rRNA gene, gyrA gene, and whole-genome sequence. The bacterium N23 was able to suppress the mycelial growth of numerous plant pathogenic fungi on solid media. Tomato seeds treated with strain N23 showed significantly higher germination levels than untreated ones. Moreover, strain N23 effectively reduced the lesion area of pepper anthracnose disease in planta. The gene clusters responsible for antifungal metabolites (fengycin, surfactin, and iturin) were identified in the genome sequence of N23 based on genome mining and PCR. Furthermore, methanol extracts of the bacterial culture caused significant inhibition in growth of the fungal Colletotrichum sp. and Botrytis cinerea. These findings suggested that B. velezensis N23 could be a potential biocontrol agent in agricultural production and a source of antimicrobial compounds for further exploitation.
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (P.Y.); (Q.Z.); (W.J.); (L.W.); (J.Z.); (Z.W.); (Q.W.)
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Heo Y, Lee Y, Balaraju K, Jeon Y. Characterization and evaluation of Bacillus subtilis GYUN-2311 as a biocontrol agent against Colletotrichum spp. on apple and hot pepper in Korea. Front Microbiol 2024; 14:1322641. [PMID: 38260885 PMCID: PMC10800898 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1322641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Crop plants are vulnerable to a variety of diseases, including anthracnose, caused by various species of Colletotrichum fungi that damages major crops, including apples and hot peppers. The use of chemical fungicides for pathogen control may lead to environmental pollution and disease resistance. Therefore, we conducted this research to develop a Bacillus subtilis-based biological control agent (BCA). B. subtilis GYUN-2311 (GYUN-2311), isolated from the rhizosphere soil of an apple orchard, exhibited antagonistic activity against a total of 12 fungal pathogens, including eight Colletotrichum species. The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and culture filtrate (CF) from GYUN-2311 displayed antifungal activity against all 12 pathogens, with 81% control efficiency against Fusarium oxysporum for VOCs and 81.4% control efficacy against Botryosphaeria dothidea for CF. CF also inhibited germination and appressorium formation in Colletotrichum siamense and C. acutatum. The CF from GYUN-2311 showed antifungal activity against all 12 pathogens in different media, particularly in LB medium. It also exhibited plant growth-promoting (PGP) activity, lytic enzyme activity, siderophore production, and the ability to solubilize insoluble phosphate. In trials on apples and hot peppers, GYUN-2311 effectively controlled disease, with 75 and 70% control efficacies against C. siamense in wounded and unwounded apples, respectively. Similarly, the control efficacy of hot pepper against C. acutatum in wounded inoculation was 72%. Combined application of GYUN-2311 and chemical suppressed hot pepper anthracnose to a larger extent than other treatments, such as chemical control, pyraclostrobin, TK®, GYUN-2311 and cross-spraying of chemical and GYUN-2311 under field conditions. The genome analysis of GYUN-2311 identified a circular chromosome comprising 4,043 predicted protein-coding sequences (CDSs) and 4,096,969 bp. B. subtilis SRCM104005 was the strain with the highest average nucleotide identity (ANI) to GYUN-2311. AntiSMASH analysis identified secondary metabolite biosynthetic genes, such as subtilomycin, bacillaene, fengycin, bacillibactin, pulcherriminic acid, subtilosin A, and bacilysin, whereas BAGEL analysis confirmed the presence of competence (ComX). Six secondary metabolite biosynthetic genes were induced during dual culture in the presence of C. siamense. These findings demonstrate the biological control potential of GYUN-2311 against apple and hot pepper anthracnose.
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- Yunjeong Heo
- Department of Plant Medicals, Andong National University, Andong, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plant Medicals, Andong National University, Andong, Republic of Korea
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- Agricultural Science and Technology Research Institute, Andong National University, Andong, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plant Medicals, Andong National University, Andong, Republic of Korea
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Valencia-Marin MF, Chávez-Avila S, Guzmán-Guzmán P, Orozco-Mosqueda MDC, de Los Santos-Villalobos S, Glick BR, Santoyo G. Survival strategies of Bacillus spp. in saline soils: Key factors to promote plant growth and health. Biotechnol Adv 2024; 70:108303. [PMID: 38128850 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2023.108303] [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: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Soil salinity is one of the most important abiotic factors that affects agricultural production worldwide. Because of saline stress, plants face physiological changes that have negative impacts on the various stages of their development, so the employment of plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) is one effective means to reduce such toxic effects. Bacteria of the Bacillus genus are excellent PGPB and have been extensively studied, but what traits makes them so extraordinary to adapt and survive under harsh situations? In this work we review the Bacillus' innate abilities to survive in saline stressful soils, such as the production osmoprotectant compounds, antioxidant enzymes, exopolysaccharides, and the modification of their membrane lipids. Other survival abilities are also discussed, such as sporulation or a reduced growth state under the scope of a functional interaction in the rhizosphere. Thus, the most recent evidence shows that these saline adaptive activities are important in plant-associated bacteria to potentially protect, direct and indirect plant growth-stimulating activities. Additionally, recent advances on the mechanisms used by Bacillus spp. to improve the growth of plants under saline stress are addressed, including genomic and transcriptomic explorations. Finally, characterization and selection of Bacillus strains with efficient survival strategies are key factors in ameliorating saline problems in agricultural production.
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- María F Valencia-Marin
- Instituto de Investigaciones Químico-Biológicas, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia, Mich. 58030, Mexico
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Químico-Biológicas, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia, Mich. 58030, Mexico
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Químico-Biológicas, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia, Mich. 58030, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica y Ambiental, Tecnológico Nacional de México en Celaya, 38010 Celaya, Gto, Mexico
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- Department of Biology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Químico-Biológicas, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia, Mich. 58030, Mexico.
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Vater J, Tam LTT, Jähne J, Herfort S, Blumenscheit C, Schneider A, Luong PT, Thao LTP, Blom J, Klee SR, Schweder T, Lasch P, Borriss R. Plant-Associated Representatives of the Bacillus cereus Group Are a Rich Source of Antimicrobial Compounds. Microorganisms 2023; 11:2677. [PMID: 38004689 PMCID: PMC10672896 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11112677] [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: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Seventeen bacterial strains able to suppress plant pathogens have been isolated from healthy Vietnamese crop plants and taxonomically assigned as members of the Bacillus cereus group. In order to prove their potential as biocontrol agents, we perform a comprehensive analysis that included the whole-genome sequencing of selected strains and the mining for genes and gene clusters involved in the synthesis of endo- and exotoxins and secondary metabolites, such as antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). Kurstakin, thumolycin, and other AMPs were detected and characterized by different mass spectrometric methods, such as MALDI-TOF-MS and LIFT-MALDI-TOF/TOF fragment analysis. Based on their whole-genome sequences, the plant-associated isolates were assigned to the following species and subspecies: B. cereus subsp. cereus (6), B. cereus subsp. bombysepticus (5), Bacillus tropicus (2), and Bacillus pacificus. These three isolates represent novel genomospecies. Genes encoding entomopathogenic crystal and vegetative proteins were detected in B. cereus subsp. bombysepticus TK1. The in vitro assays revealed that many plant-associated isolates enhanced plant growth and suppressed plant pathogens. Our findings indicate that the plant-associated representatives of the B. cereus group are a rich source of putative antimicrobial compounds with potential in sustainable agriculture. However, the presence of virulence genes might restrict their application as biologicals in agriculture.
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- Joachim Vater
- Proteomics and Spectroscopy Unit (ZBS6), Center for Biological Threats and Special Pathogens, Robert Koch Institute, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (J.V.); (J.J.); (S.H.); (C.B.); (A.S.); (P.L.)
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- Division of Pathology and Phyto-Immunology, Plant Protection Research Institute (PPRI), Duc Thang, Bac Tu Liem, Hanoi, Vietnam; (L.T.T.T.); (P.T.L.); (L.T.P.T.)
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- Proteomics and Spectroscopy Unit (ZBS6), Center for Biological Threats and Special Pathogens, Robert Koch Institute, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (J.V.); (J.J.); (S.H.); (C.B.); (A.S.); (P.L.)
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- Proteomics and Spectroscopy Unit (ZBS6), Center for Biological Threats and Special Pathogens, Robert Koch Institute, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (J.V.); (J.J.); (S.H.); (C.B.); (A.S.); (P.L.)
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- Proteomics and Spectroscopy Unit (ZBS6), Center for Biological Threats and Special Pathogens, Robert Koch Institute, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (J.V.); (J.J.); (S.H.); (C.B.); (A.S.); (P.L.)
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- Proteomics and Spectroscopy Unit (ZBS6), Center for Biological Threats and Special Pathogens, Robert Koch Institute, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (J.V.); (J.J.); (S.H.); (C.B.); (A.S.); (P.L.)
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- Division of Pathology and Phyto-Immunology, Plant Protection Research Institute (PPRI), Duc Thang, Bac Tu Liem, Hanoi, Vietnam; (L.T.T.T.); (P.T.L.); (L.T.P.T.)
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- Division of Pathology and Phyto-Immunology, Plant Protection Research Institute (PPRI), Duc Thang, Bac Tu Liem, Hanoi, Vietnam; (L.T.T.T.); (P.T.L.); (L.T.P.T.)
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- Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Justus-Liebig Universität Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany;
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- Highly Pathogenic Microorganisms Unit (ZBS2), Center for Biological Threats and Special Pathogens, Robert Koch Institute, 13353 Berlin, Germany;
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology e.V. (IMaB), 17489 Greifswald, Germany;
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, University of Greifswald, 17489 Greifswald, Germany
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- Proteomics and Spectroscopy Unit (ZBS6), Center for Biological Threats and Special Pathogens, Robert Koch Institute, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (J.V.); (J.J.); (S.H.); (C.B.); (A.S.); (P.L.)
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology e.V. (IMaB), 17489 Greifswald, Germany;
- Institute of Biology, Humboldt University Berlin, 10115 Berlin, Germany
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Rosier A, Pomerleau M, Beauregard PB, Samac DA, Bais HP. Surfactin and Spo0A-Dependent Antagonism by Bacillus subtilis Strain UD1022 against Medicago sativa Phytopathogens. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1007. [PMID: 36903868 PMCID: PMC10005099 DOI: 10.3390/plants12051007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) such as the root colonizers Bacillus spp. may be ideal alternatives to chemical crop treatments. This work sought to extend the application of the broadly active PGPR UD1022 to Medicago sativa (alfalfa). Alfalfa is susceptible to many phytopathogens resulting in losses of crop yield and nutrient value. UD1022 was cocultured with four alfalfa pathogen strains to test antagonism. We found UD1022 to be directly antagonistic toward Collectotrichum trifolii, Ascochyta medicaginicola (formerly Phoma medicaginis), and Phytophthora medicaginis, and not toward Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. medicaginis. Using mutant UD1022 strains lacking genes in the nonribosomal peptide (NRP) and biofilm pathways, we tested antagonism against A. medicaginicola StC 306-5 and P. medicaginis A2A1. The NRP surfactin may have a role in the antagonism toward the ascomycete StC 306-5. Antagonism toward A2A1 may be influenced by B. subtilis biofilm pathway components. The B. subtilis central regulator of both surfactin and biofilm pathways Spo0A was required for the antagonism of both phytopathogens. The results of this study indicate that the PGPR UD1022 would be a good candidate for further investigations into its antagonistic activities against C. trifolii, A. medicaginicola, and P. medicaginis in plant and field studies.
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- Amanda Rosier
- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Delaware, 311 AP Biopharma, 590 Avenue 1743, Newark, DE 19713, USA
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- Département de Biologie, Bureau D8-1014, Université de Sherbrooke, 2500 boul. Université Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1K 2R1, Canada
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- Département de Biologie, Bureau D8-1014, Université de Sherbrooke, 2500 boul. Université Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1K 2R1, Canada
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- USDA-ARS Plant Science Research Unit, 1991 Upper Buford Circle, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Delaware, 311 AP Biopharma, 590 Avenue 1743, Newark, DE 19713, USA
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Malik MS, Rehman A, Khan IU, Khan TA, Jamil M, Rha ES, Anees M. Thermo-neutrophilic cellulases and chitinases characterized from a novel putative antifungal biocontrol agent: Bacillus subtilis TD11. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0281102. [PMID: 36706132 PMCID: PMC9882894 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Cellulose and chitin are the most abundant naturally occurring biopolymers synthesized in plants and animals and are used for synthesis of different organic compounds and acids in the industry. Therefore, cellulases and chitinases are important for their multiple uses in industry and biotechnology. Moreover, chitinases have a role in the biological control of phytopathogens. A bacterial strain Bacillus subtilis TD11 was previously isolated and characterized as a putative biocontrol agent owing to its significant antifungal potential. In this study, cellulase and chitinase produced by the strain B. subtilis TD11 were purified and characterized. The activity of the cellulases and chitinases were optimized at different pH (2 to 10) and temperatures (20 to 90°C). The substrate specificity of cellulases was evaluated using different substances including carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), and crystalline substrates. The cellulase produced by B. subtilis TD11 had a molecular mass of 45 kDa while that of chitinase was 55 kDa. The optimal activities of the enzymes were found at neutral pH (6.0 to 7.0). The optimum temperature for the purified cellulases was in the range of 50 to 70°C while, purified chitinases were optimally active at 50°C. The highest substrate specificity of the purified cellulase was found for CMC (100%) followed by HEC (>50% activity) while no hydrolysis was observed against the crystalline substrates. Moreover, it was observed that the purified chitinase was inhibitory against the fungi containing chitin in their hyphal walls i.e., Rhizoctonia, Colletotrichum, Aspergillus and Fusarium having a dose-effect relationship.
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- Muhammad Saqib Malik
- Department of Microbiology, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan
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- Vaccine Development Group, Animal Sciences Division, Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Khyber Medical University Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan
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- Department of Well-Being Resources, Sunchon National University, Suncheon, Republic of Korea
- * E-mail: (MA); (ESR)
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- Department of Microbiology, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan
- * E-mail: (MA); (ESR)
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Vahidinasab M, Adiek I, Hosseini B, Akintayo SO, Abrishamchi B, Pfannstiel J, Henkel M, Lilge L, Voegele RT, Hausmann R. Characterization of Bacillus velezensis UTB96, Demonstrating Improved Lipopeptide Production Compared to the Strain B. velezensis FZB42. Microorganisms 2022; 10:2225. [PMID: 36363818 PMCID: PMC9693074 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10112225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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Bacillus strains can produce various lipopeptides, known for their antifungal properties. This makes them attractive metabolites for applications in agriculture. Therefore, identification of productive wild-type strains is essential for the development of biopesticides. Bacillus velezensis FZB42 is a well-established strain for biocontrol of plant pathogens in agriculture. Here, we characterized an alternative strain, B. velezensis UTB96, that can produce higher amounts of all three major lipopeptide families, namely surfactin, fengycin, and iturin. UTB96 produces iturin A. Furthermore, UTB96 showed superior antifungal activity towards the soybean fungal pathogen Diaporthe longicolla compared to FZB42. Moreover, the additional provision of different amino acids for lipopeptide production in UTB96 was investigated. Lysine and alanine had stimulatory effects on the production of all three lipopeptide families, while supplementation of leucine, valine and isoleucine decreased the lipopeptide bioproduction. Using a 45-litre bioreactor system for upscaling in batch culture, lipopeptide titers of about 140 mg/L surfactin, 620 mg/L iturin A, and 45 mg/L fengycin were achieved. In conclusion, it becomes clear that B. velezensis UTB96 is a promising strain for further research application in the field of agricultural biological controls of fungal diseases.
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- Maliheh Vahidinasab
- Department of Bioprocess Engineering (150k), Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology, University of Hohenheim, Fruwirthstraße 12, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Bioprocess Engineering (150k), Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology, University of Hohenheim, Fruwirthstraße 12, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Phytopathology (360a), Institute of Phytomedicine, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Hohenheim, Otto-Sander-Str. 5, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Bioprocess Engineering (150k), Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology, University of Hohenheim, Fruwirthstraße 12, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Bioprocess Engineering (150k), Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology, University of Hohenheim, Fruwirthstraße 12, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Core Facility Hohenheim, Mass Spectrometry Unit, University of Hohenheim, August-von-Hartmann-Str. 3, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Cellular Agriculture, TUM School of Life Science, Technical University of Munich, Gregor-Mendel-Str. 4, 85354 Freising, Germany
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- Department of Bioprocess Engineering (150k), Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology, University of Hohenheim, Fruwirthstraße 12, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Phytopathology (360a), Institute of Phytomedicine, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Hohenheim, Otto-Sander-Str. 5, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Bioprocess Engineering (150k), Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology, University of Hohenheim, Fruwirthstraße 12, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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Bertê R, Teixeira GM, de Oliveira JP, Nicoletto MLA, da Silva DV, de Godoy GG, Sanches DS, de Resende JTV, Pereira UDP, Nunes da Rocha U, de Oliveira AG. Genome Mining Reveals High Biosynthetic Potential of Biocontrol Agent Bacillus velezensis B.BV10. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:1984. [PMID: 36360221 PMCID: PMC9690179 DOI: 10.3390/genes13111984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2024] Open
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The present study demonstrates the biocontrol potential of a plant growth-promoting bacterial strain using three different approaches: (i) an in vitro evaluation of antagonistic activity against important phytopathogenic fungi; (ii) an evaluation under greenhouse conditions with strawberry plants to assess the control of gray mold; and (iii) an in silico whole genome sequence mining to assign genetic features such as gene clusters or isolated genes to the strain activity. The in vitro assay showed that the B.BV10 strain presented antagonistic activity, inhibiting the mycelial growth in all the phytopathogenic fungi evaluated. The application of the Bacillus velezensis strain B.BV10 under greenhouse conditions reduced the presence of Botrytis cinerea and increased the mean fruit biomass. The genome of B.BV10 was estimated at 3,917,533 bp, with a GC content of 46.6% and 4088 coding DNA sequences, and was identified as B. velezensis. Biosynthetic gene clusters related to the synthesis of the molecules with antifungal activity were found in its genome. Genes related to the regulation/formation of biofilms, motility, and the important properties for the rhizospheric colonization were also found in the genome. The current study offers a comprehensive understanding of the genomic architecture and control activity of phytopathogenic fungi by the B. velezensis strain B.BV10 that may substantiate the industrialization of this strain in the future.
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- Rosiana Bertê
- Department of Microbiology, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina 86057-970, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina 86057-970, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina 86057-970, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina 86057-970, PR, Brazil
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- Computer Science Department, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Cornélio Procópio 86300000, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina 86057-970, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Environmental Microbiology, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research–UFZ GmbH, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Microbiology, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina 86057-970, PR, Brazil
- Laboratory of Electron Microscopy and Microanalysis, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina 86057-970, PR, Brazil
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Wang CW, Michelle Wong JW, Yeh SS, Eric Hsieh Y, Tseng CH, Yang SH, Tang SL. Soil Bacterial Community May Offer Solutions for Ginger Cultivation. Microbiol Spectr 2022; 10:e0180322. [PMID: 36098526 PMCID: PMC9603371 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01803-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The Taitung region is one of Taiwan's main sites for ginger agriculture. Due to issues with disease and nutrients, farmers cannot use continuous cropping techniques on ginger, meaning that the ginger industry is constantly searching for new land. Continuous cropping increases the risk of infection by Pythium myriotylum and Ralstonia solanacearum, which cause soft rot disease and bacterial wilt, respectively. In addition, fertilizer additives, which are commonly used to increase trace elements in the soil, cannot restore the soil when it is undergoing continuous cropping on ginger, even when there has been no observable decrease in trace elements in the soil. Recent studies about soil microbiome manipulation and the application of microorganisms have shown that plant-associated microbes have the ability to improve plant growth and facilitate sustainable agriculture, but studies of this kind still need to be carried out on ginger cultivation. Therefore, in this study, we used the bacterial 16S V3-V4 hypervariable region of the 16S rRNA region to investigate microbe compositions in ginger soil to identify the difference between ginger soil with and without disease. Later, to investigate the influence of the well-known biocontrol agent B. velezensis and the fungicide Etridiazole on soil microbes and ginger productivity, we designed an experiment that collected the soil samples according to the different periods of ginger cultivation to examine the microbial community dynamics in the rhizome and bulk soil. We demonstrated that B. velezensis is beneficial to ginger reproduction. In accordance with our results, we suggest that B. velezensis may influence the plant's growth by adjusting its soil microbial composition. Etridiazole, on the other hand, may have some side effects on the ginger or beneficial bacteria in the soils that inhibit ginger reproduction. IMPORTANCE Pythium myriotylum and Ralstonia solanacearum cause soft rot disease and bacterial wilt, respectively. In this study, we used the bacterial 16S V3-V4 hypervariable region of the 16S rRNA region to investigate microbe compositions in healthy and diseased ginger soil and find out the influence of the well-known biocontrol agent B. velezensis and the fungicide Etridiazole on soil microbes and ginger productivity. These results demonstrated that B. velezensis benefits ginger reproduction and may influence the soil bacterial composition, while Etridiazole may have some side effects on the ginger or beneficial bacteria in the soils. The interactions among ginger, biocontrol agents, and fungicides need to be further investigated.
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- Chih-Wei Wang
- Taitung District Agricultural Research and Extension Station, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Taitung, Taiwan
- Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
- Molecular and Biological Agricultural Sciences, Taiwan International Graduate Program, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Fisheries Science, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Bioinformatics, Institute of Biochemistry and Biology, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
- Systems Biology and Mathematical Modelling, Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology, Potsdam, Germany
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- Institute of Fisheries Science, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
- Molecular and Biological Agricultural Sciences, Taiwan International Graduate Program, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
- Biotechnology Center, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Ayaz M, Ali Q, Jiang Q, Wang R, Wang Z, Mu G, Khan SA, Khan AR, Manghwar H, Wu H, Gao X, Gu Q. Salt Tolerant Bacillus Strains Improve Plant Growth Traits and Regulation of Phytohormones in Wheat under Salinity Stress. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:plants11202769. [PMID: 36297795 PMCID: PMC9608499 DOI: 10.3390/plants11202769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Soil salinity is a major constraint adversely affecting agricultural crops including wheat worldwide. The use of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) to alleviate salt stress in crops has attracted the focus of many researchers due to its safe and eco-friendly nature. The current study aimed to study the genetic potential of high halophilic Bacillus strains, isolated from the rhizosphere in the extreme environment of the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau region of China, to reduce salt stress in wheat plants. The genetic analysis of high halophilic strains, NMCN1, LLCG23, and moderate halophilic stain, FZB42, revealed their key genetic features that play an important role in salt stress, osmotic regulation, signal transduction and membrane transport. Consequently, the expression of predicted salt stress-related genes were upregulated in the halophilic strains upon NaCl treatments 10, 16 and 18%, as compared with control. The halophilic strains also induced a stress response in wheat plants through the regulation of lipid peroxidation, abscisic acid and proline in a very efficient manner. Furthermore, NMCN1 and LLCG23 significantly enhanced wheat growth parameters in terms of physiological traits, i.e., fresh weight 31.2% and 29.7%, dry weight 28.6% and 27.3%, shoot length 34.2% and 31.3% and root length 32.4% and 30.2%, respectively, as compared to control plants under high NaCl concentration (200 mmol). The Bacillus strains NMCN1 and LLCG23 efficiently modulated phytohormones, leading to the substantial enhancement of plant tolerance towards salt stress. Therefore, we concluded that NMCN1 and LLCG23 contain a plethora of genetic features enabling them to combat with salt stress, which could be widely used in different bio-formulations to obtain high crop production in saline conditions.
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- Muhammad Ayaz
- 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, China
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- Shenzhen Batian Ecological Engineering Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Biotechnology Department, College of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS, Abbottabad 22060, 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, China
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- Lushan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jiujiang 332000, 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, 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, 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, China
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Bonaterra A, Badosa E, Daranas N, Francés J, Roselló G, Montesinos E. Bacteria as Biological Control Agents of Plant Diseases. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10091759. [PMID: 36144361 PMCID: PMC9502092 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10091759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Biological control is an effective and sustainable alternative or complement to conventional pesticides for fungal and bacterial plant disease management. Some of the most intensively studied biological control agents are bacteria that can use multiple mechanisms implicated in the limitation of plant disease development, and several bacterial-based products have been already registered and marketed as biopesticides. However, efforts are still required to increase the commercially available microbial biopesticides. The inconsistency in the performance of bacterial biocontrol agents in the biological control has limited their extensive use in commercial agriculture. Pathosystem factors and environmental conditions have been shown to be key factors involved in the final levels of disease control achieved by bacteria. Several biotic and abiotic factors can influence the performance of the biocontrol agents, affecting their mechanisms of action or the multitrophic interaction between the plant, the pathogen, and the bacteria. This review shows some relevant examples of known bacterial biocontrol agents, with especial emphasis on research carried out by Spanish groups. In addition, the importance of the screening process and of the key steps in the development of bacterial biocontrol agents is highlighted. Besides, some improvement approaches and future trends are considered.
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Isolation and characterization of a new strain of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and its effect on strawberry preservation. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Feng B, Chen D, Jin R, Li E, Li P. Bioactivities evaluation of an endophytic bacterial strain Bacillus velezensis JRX-YG39 inhabiting wild grape. BMC Microbiol 2022; 22:170. [PMID: 35780079 PMCID: PMC9250181 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-022-02584-0] [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: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Botrytis cinerea can cause serious disease on lots of plant hosts during growth and postharvest storage. Biocontrol is known to be eco-friendly methods to control pathogens. Plant endophytic bacteria are generally considered as beneficial organisms, since they can promote plant growth and enhance plant immune system. Thus, screening biological control agents is very important for sustainable plant protection. RESULTS Fifty-six endophytic bacteria were obtained from wild grape. Sixteen isolates and their extracts exhibited significant antifungal activity against B. cinerea. Particularly, strain JRX-YG39 with the strongest inhibition ability had a broad-spectrum antifungal activity. Combining 16S rDNA analysis and the phylogenetic results based on gyrA and gyrB genes, JRX-YG39 was assigned as Bacillus velezensis. JRX-YG39 could produce bioactive VOCs and obviously depressed mycelia growth of B. cinerea. It was confirmed that VOCs released by JRX-YG39 could significantly promote growth and induce defense of Arabidopsis thaliana. Thirty-one bioactive secondary metabolites were further identified from JRX-YG39 culture by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis. Dibutyl phthalate, a potential antifungal substance, was the major compound accounting for 78.65%. CONCLUSIONS B. velezensis JRX-YG39 has wide broad-spectrum antagonistic activity and significant plant promotion activity. Hence, B. velezensis JRX-YG39 will provide a valuable constituent of modern agricultural practice as biofertilizers and biocontrol agents.
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- Baozhen Feng
- Key Laboratory of Plant Disease and Pest Control, Department of Life Science, Yuncheng University, Yuncheng, 044000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Disease and Pest Control, Department of Life Science, Yuncheng University, Yuncheng, 044000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Disease and Pest Control, Department of Life Science, Yuncheng University, Yuncheng, 044000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Disease and Pest Control, Department of Life Science, Yuncheng University, Yuncheng, 044000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Disease and Pest Control, Department of Life Science, Yuncheng University, Yuncheng, 044000, People's Republic of China.
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Control Strategies of Clubroot Disease Caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10030620. [PMID: 35336194 PMCID: PMC8949847 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10030620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The clubroot disease caused by the soil-borne pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae is one of the most important diseases of cruciferous crops worldwide. As with many plant pathogens, the spread is closely related to the cultivation of suitable host plants. In addition, temperature and water availability are crucial determinants for the occurrence and reproduction of clubroot disease. Current global changes are contributing to the widespread incidence of clubroot disease. On the one hand, global trade and high prices are leading to an increase in the cultivation of the host plant rapeseed worldwide. On the other hand, climate change is improving the living conditions of the pathogen P. brassicae in temperate climates and leading to its increased occurrence. Well-known ways to control efficiently this disease include arable farming strategies: growing host plants in wide crop rotations, liming the contaminated soils, and using resistant host plants. Since chemical control of the clubroot disease is not possible or not ecologically compatible, more and more alternative control options are being investigated. In this review, we address the challenges for its control, with a focus on biological control options.
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Polyols Induce the Production of Antifungal Compounds by Lactobacillus plantarum. Curr Microbiol 2022; 79:99. [PMID: 35150334 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-022-02761-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Mycotoxins may be present in nuts, coffee, cereals, and grapes, among other products. Increasing concerns about human health and environmental protection have driven the application of biological control techniques that can inhibit fungal contaminants. In this study, the growth inhibition of the ochratoxigenic fungus Aspergillus carbonarius Ac 162 was evaluated using 5 lactic acid bacteria (LAB). The LAB studied were Lactobacillus plantarum MZ801739 (J), Lactobacillus plantarum MZ809351 (31) and Lactobacillus plantarum MZ809350 (34), isolated in the Ivory Coast, and Lactobacillus plantarum MN982928 (3) and Leuconostoc citreum MZ801735 (23), isolated in Mexico. J, 31, 34, 3 and 23 are the internal strain codes from our laboratory. LAB were cultivated in De Man, Rogosa and Sharpe (MRS) broth, and different polyols (glycerol, mannitol, sorbitol, and xylitol) were added to the culture broth to stimulate the production of antifungal compounds. The fungal inhibition studies were performed using the poisoned food technique. The highest inhibition of A. carbonarius growth was obtained by cultivating L. plantarum MZ809351 in the presence of xylitol and glycerol. Under these conditions, 1 L of the L. plantarum MZ809351 cultures were used to identify antifungal compounds. The compounds were concentrated by solid-phase extraction and then characterized by GC-MS. In addition to 9-octadecenoic acid, 3 diketopiperazines or cyclic dipeptides were identified, including cyclo (Leu-Leu), cyclo (Pro-Gly) and cyclo (Val-Phe), which were compounds related to microbial antifungal activities. Xylitol and glycerol induced the production of these antifungal compounds against A. carbonarius Ac 162. On the other hand, adding xylitol and glycerol to the MRS broth reduced the Ochratoxin A (OTA) content to 56.8 and 54.7%, respectively. This study shows the potential for using L. plantarum MZ809351 as a biocontrol agent to prevent the growth of A. carbonarius and reduce the production of OTA in foods.
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Draft Genome Sequence of Bacillus tropicus Strain UPM-CREST01, Isolated from the Bulk Paddy Soil at Kampung Gajah, Perak. Microbiol Resour Announc 2022; 11:e0115621. [PMID: 35084217 PMCID: PMC8800449 DOI: 10.1128/mra.01156-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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We characterized the draft genome of the potentially beneficial Bacillus tropicus strain UPM-CREST01, which was isolated from the bulk soil at a paddy cultivation area in Kampung Gajah, Perak, Malaysia. The final draft assembly of 5,252,705 bp, with a G+C content of 35.23%, was found to harbor 5,368 coding sequences, including several plant-growth-promoting genes.
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Screening of Bacillus spp. as potential biocontrol agents against sunflower pathogens. ZBORNIK MATICE SRPSKE ZA PRIRODNE NAUKE 2022. [DOI: 10.2298/zmspn2243065m] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Bacillus spp. are well known to protect plants from seed or soil-borne
pathogens by the synthesis of various metabolites with antimicrobial
activity, such as hy?drolytic enzymes and antibiotics. This study aimed to
select the most effective Bacillus spp. from a group of ten antagonistic
strains by antifungal activity assay. Bacillus strains were primarily
isolated from the soil and identified as B. safensis, B. pumilus and B.
subtilis by 16S rDNA sequencing. The four analyzed fungi: Macrophomina
phaseolina, Alternaria alternata, Cladosporium cladosporoides, and
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, were obtained from sunflower seeds and identified
using PCR analysis and primers specific for ITS region. The antifungal
activity of bacterial strains was examined in a dual plate assay. Bacillus
spp. demonstrated the highest antagonism against S. sclerotiorum, followed
by C. cladosporoides, M. phaseolina, and A. alternata, with an average
percentage of growth inhibition (PGI) of 77%, 70%, 64% and 59%,
respectively. Overall, Bacillus spp. included in this study demonstrated a
rather strong biocontrol potential, although the effect of particular strain
varied depending on the tested fungi. The highest antagonistic effect toward
M. phaseolina and A. alternata was exhibited by B. safensis B2 and B.
pumilus B3. B. pumilus B11 and B. subtilis B32 were the most efficient
against C. cladosporoides, whereas B. pumilus B3 and B. subtilis B7 had the
highest antifungal activity against S. sclerotiorum. Findings point to the
fact that the most effective Bacillus spp. could be used as potential
biocontrol agents for improving plant health and productivity.
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Antifungal activity of bacterial strains from maize silks against Fusarium verticillioides. Arch Microbiol 2021; 204:89. [DOI: 10.1007/s00203-021-02726-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Revised: 12/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Yan Y, Xu W, Chen W, Hu Y, Wang Z. Complete genome sequence of Bacillus velezensis YYC, a bacterium isolated from the tomato rhizosphere. Arch Microbiol 2021; 204:44. [PMID: 34932137 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-021-02709-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The Bacillus velezensis YYC strain was isolated from the tomato rhizosphere. In a previous experiment, it increased tomato growth and induced systemic resistance against Ralstonia solanacearum. However, information on its genomic content is lacking. The complete genome sequence of the bacterium was described in this study. The genome size was 3,973,236 bp and consisted of 4034 genes in total, with a mean G + C content of 46.52%. In addition, 86 tRNAs and 27 ribosomal RNAs were identified. Fourteen clusters of secondary metabolites were identified. The KEGG database analysis showed that 69 genes were related to quorum sensing, which were important for microbe-plant interaction. In addition, genes involved in promoting plant growth and triggering plant immunity were identified from the genome. Based on digital DNA-DNA hybridizations (dDDH), B. velezensis YYC was most closely related with B. velezensis FZB42. The complete genome data of B. velezensis YYC will provide a basis for explanation of its growth-promoting mechanism and biocontrol mechanism.
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- Yuechen Yan
- School of Life Science and Agriculture Forestry, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, 161006, Heilongjiang, China.,Heilongjiang Provincial Technology Innovation Center of Agromicrobial Preparation Industrialization, Qiqihar, 161006, China
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- School of Life Science and Agriculture Forestry, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, 161006, Heilongjiang, China.,Heilongjiang Provincial Technology Innovation Center of Agromicrobial Preparation Industrialization, Qiqihar, 161006, China
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- School of Life Science and Agriculture Forestry, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, 161006, Heilongjiang, China.,Heilongjiang Provincial Technology Innovation Center of Agromicrobial Preparation Industrialization, Qiqihar, 161006, China
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- School of Life Science and Agriculture Forestry, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, 161006, Heilongjiang, China.,Heilongjiang Provincial Technology Innovation Center of Agromicrobial Preparation Industrialization, Qiqihar, 161006, China
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- School of Life Science and Agriculture Forestry, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, 161006, Heilongjiang, China. .,Heilongjiang Provincial Technology Innovation Center of Agromicrobial Preparation Industrialization, Qiqihar, 161006, China.
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Ji C, Wang X, Song X, Zhou Q, Li C, Chen Z, Gao Q, Li H, Li J, Zhang P, Cao H. Effect of Bacillus velezensis JC-K3 on Endophytic Bacterial and Fungal Diversity in Wheat Under Salt Stress. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:802054. [PMID: 34987493 PMCID: PMC8722765 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.802054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) can effectively reduce salt damage in plants. Currently, there are many studies on the effects of PGPB on the microbial community structure of rhizosphere soil under salt stress, but fewer studies on the community structure of endophytic bacteria and fungi. We propose that inoculation of endophytic bacteria into the rhizosphere of plants can significantly affect the microbial community structure of the plant's above-ground and underground parts, which may be the cause of the plant's "Induced Systemic Tolerance." The isolated endophytes were re-inoculated into the rhizosphere under salinity stress. We found that, compared with the control group, inoculation with endophytic Bacillus velezensis JC-K3 not only increased the accumulation of wheat biomass, but also increased the content of soluble sugar and chlorophyll in wheat, and reduced the absorption of Na in wheat shoots and leaves. The abundance of bacterial communities in shoots and leaves increased and the abundance of fungal communities decreased after inoculation with JC-K3. The fungal community richness of wheat rhizosphere soil was significantly increased. The diversity of bacterial communities in shoots and leaves increased, and the richness of fungal communities decreased. JC-K3 strain improved wheat's biomass accumulation ability, osmotic adjustment ability, and ion selective absorption ability. In addition, JC-K3 significantly altered the diversity and abundance of endophytic and rhizosphere microorganisms in wheat. PGPB can effectively reduce plant salt damage. At present, there are many studies on the effect of PGPB on the microbial community structure in rhizosphere soil under salt stress, but there are few studies on the community structure changes of endophytic bacteria and fungi in plants.
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- Chao Ji
- Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in University of Shandong Province, Weifang University, Weifang, China
- College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Weifang University, Weifang, China
- College of Forestry, Shandong Agriculture University, Taian, China
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- College of Forestry, Shandong Agriculture University, Taian, China
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Silviculture of the Lower Yellow River, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China
- Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Seaweed Fertilizers, Qingdao, China
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- College of Forestry, Shandong Agriculture University, Taian, China
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Silviculture of the Lower Yellow River, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China
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- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Service Center of Xintai City, Taian, China
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- College of Forestry, Shandong Agriculture University, Taian, China
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- College of Foreign Languages, Weifang University, Weifang, China
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- College of Forestry, Shandong Agriculture University, Taian, China
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- College of Forestry, Shandong Agriculture University, Taian, China
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Silviculture of the Lower Yellow River, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China
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- College of Forestry, Shandong Agriculture University, Taian, China
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- College of Forestry, Shandong Agriculture University, Taian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in University of Shandong Province, Weifang University, Weifang, China
- College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Weifang University, Weifang, China
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Bacillus velezensis: A Treasure House of Bioactive Compounds of Medicinal, Biocontrol and Environmental Importance. FORESTS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/f12121714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Bacillus velezensis gram-positive bacterium, is frequently isolated from diverse niches mainly soil, water, plant roots, and fermented foods. B. velezensis is ubiquitous, non-pathogenic and endospore forming. Being frequently isolated from diverse plant holobionts it is considered host adapted microorganism and recognized of high economic importance given its ability to promote plant growth under diverse biotic and abiotic stress conditions. Additionally, the species suppress many plant diseases, including bacterial, oomycete, and fungal diseases. It is also able after plant host root colonization to induce unique physiological situation of host plant called primed state. Primed host plants are able to respond more rapidly and/or effectively to biotic or abiotic stress. Moreover, B. velezenis have the ability to resist diverse environmental stresses and help host plants to cope with, including metal and xenobiotic stresses. Within species B. velezensis strains have unique abilities allowing them to adopt different life styles. Strain level abilities knowledge is warranted and could be inferred using the ever-expanding new genomes list available in genomes databases. Pangenome analysis and subsequent identification of core, accessory and unique genomes is actually of paramount importance to decipher species full metabolic capacities and fitness across diverse environmental conditions shaping its life style. Despite the crucial importance of the pan genome, its assessment among large number of strains remains sparse and systematic studies still needed. Extensive knowledge of the pan genome is needed to translate genome sequencing efforts into developing more efficient biocontrol agents and bio-fertilizers. In this study, a genome survey of B. velezensis allowed us to (a) highlight B. velezensis species boundaries and show that Bacillus suffers taxonomic imprecision that blurs the debate over species pangenome; (b) identify drivers of their successful acquisition of specific life styles and colonization of new niches; (c) describe strategies they use to promote plant growth and development; (d) reveal the unlocked strain specific orphan secondary metabolite gene clusters (biosynthetic clusters with corresponding metabolites unknown) that product identification is still awaiting to amend our knowledge of their putative role in suppression of pathogens and plant growth promotion, and (e) to describe a dynamic pangenome with a secondary metabolite rich accessory genome.
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Liu H, Prajapati V, Prajapati S, Bais H, Lu J. Comparative Genome Analysis of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Focusing on Phylogenomics, Functional Traits, and Prevalence of Antimicrobial and Virulence Genes. Front Genet 2021; 12:724217. [PMID: 34659348 PMCID: PMC8514880 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.724217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Bacillus amyloliquefaciens is a gram-positive, nonpathogenic, endospore-forming, member of a group of free-living soil bacteria with a variety of traits including plant growth promotion, production of antifungal and antibacterial metabolites, and production of industrially important enzymes. We have attempted to reconstruct the biogeographical structure according to functional traits and the evolutionary lineage of B. amyloliquefaciens using comparative genomics analysis. All the available 96 genomes of B. amyloliquefaciens strains were curated from the NCBI genome database, having a variety of important functionalities in all sectors keeping a high focus on agricultural aspects. In-depth analysis was carried out to deduce the orthologous gene groups and whole-genome similarity. Pan genome analysis revealed that shell genes, soft core genes, core genes, and cloud genes comprise 17.09, 5.48, 8.96, and 68.47%, respectively, which demonstrates that genomes are very different in the gene content. It also indicates that the strains may have flexible environmental adaptability or versatile functions. Phylogenetic analysis showed that B. amyloliquefaciens is divided into two clades, and clade 2 is further dived into two different clusters. This reflects the difference in the sequence similarity and diversification that happened in the B. amyloliquefaciens genome. The majority of plant-associated strains of B. amyloliquefaciens were grouped in clade 2 (73 strains), while food-associated strains were in clade 1 (23 strains). Genome mining has been adopted to deduce antimicrobial resistance and virulence genes and their prevalence among all strains. The genes tmrB and yuaB codes for tunicamycin resistance protein and hydrophobic coat forming protein only exist in clade 2, while clpP, which codes for serine proteases, is only in clade 1. Genome plasticity of all strains of B. amyloliquefaciens reflects their adaption to different niches.
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- Hualin Liu
- School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, China
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- Division of Microbiology and Environmental, Biotechnology, Aspee Shakilam Biotechnology Institute, Navsari Agricultural University, Surat, India
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- SVP-A School of Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, India
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- Delaware Biotechnology Institute, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, United States
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- School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, China.,Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Zhuhai, China
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Zeng Q, Xie J, Li Y, Gao T, Zhang X, Wang Q. Comprehensive Genomic Analysis of the Endophytic Bacillus altitudinis Strain GLB197, a Potential Biocontrol Agent of Grape Downy Mildew. Front Genet 2021; 12:729603. [PMID: 34646305 PMCID: PMC8502975 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.729603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Bacillus has been extensively studied for agricultural application as a biocontrol agent. B. altitudinis GLB197, an endophytic bacterium isolated from grape leaves, exhibits distinctive inhibition to grape downy mildew based on unknown mechanisms. To determine the genetic traits involved in the mechanism of biocontrol and host-interaction traits, the genome sequence of GLB197 was obtained and further analyzed. The genome of B. altitudinis GLB197 consisted of one plasmid and a 3,733,835-bp circular chromosome with 41.56% G + C content, containing 3,770 protein-coding genes. Phylogenetic analysis of 17 Bacillus strains using the concatenated 1,226 single-copy core genes divided into different clusters was conducted. In addition, average nucleotide identity (ANI) values indicate that the current taxonomy of some B. pumilus group strains is incorrect. Comparative analysis of B. altitudinis GLB197 proteins with other B. altitudinis strains identified 3,157 core genes. Furthermore, we found that the pan-genome of B. altitudinis is open. The genome of B. altitudinis GLB197 contains one nonribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) gene cluster which was annotated as lichenysin. Interestingly, the cluster in B. altitudinis has two more genes than other Bacillus strains (lgrD and lgrB). The two genes were probably obtained via horizontal gene transfer (HGT) during the evolutionary process from Brevibacillus. Taken together, these observations enable the future application of B. altitudinis GLB197 as a biocontrol agent for control of grape downy mildew and promote our understanding of the beneficial interactions between B. altitudinis GLB197 and plants.
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- Qingchao Zeng
- Department of Plant Pathology, MOA Key Lab of Pest Monitoring and Green Management, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China.,Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, MOA Key Lab of Pest Monitoring and Green Management, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, MOA Key Lab of Pest Monitoring and Green Management, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, MOA Key Lab of Pest Monitoring and Green Management, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, MOA Key Lab of Pest Monitoring and Green Management, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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Liu H, Zeng Q, Yalimaimaiti N, Wang W, Zhang R, Yao J. Comprehensive genomic analysis of Bacillus velezensis AL7 reveals its biocontrol potential against Verticillium wilt of cotton. Mol Genet Genomics 2021; 296:1287-1298. [PMID: 34553246 DOI: 10.1007/s00438-021-01816-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Verticilllium wilt of cotton is a devastating soil-borne disease, which is caused by Verticillium dahliae Kleb. Bacillus velezensis strain AL7 was isolated from cotton soil. This strain efficiently inhibited the growth of V. dahliae. But the mechanism of the biocontrol strain AL7 remains poorly understood. To understand the possible genetic determinants for biocontrol traits of this strain, we conducted phenotypic, phylogenetic and comparative genomics analysis. Phenotypic analysis showed that strain AL7 exhibited broad-spectrum antifungal activities. We determined that the whole genome sequence of B. velezensis AL7 is a single circular chromosome that is 3.89 Mb in size. The distribution of putative gene clusters that could benefit to biocontrol activities was found in the genome. Phylogenetic analysis of Bacillus strains by using single core-genome clearly placed strain AL7 into the B. velezensis. Meantime, we performed comparative analyses on four Bacillus strains and observed subtle differences in their genome sequences. In addition, comparative genomics analysis showed that the core genomes of B. velezensis are more abundant in genes relevant to secondary metabolism compared with B. subtilis strains. Single mutant in the biosynthetic genes of fengycin demonstrated the function of fengycin in the antagonistic activity of B. velezensis AL7. Here, we report a new biocontrol bacterium B. velezensis AL7 and fengycin contribute to the biocontrol efficacy of the strain. The results showed in the research further sustain the potential of B. velezensis AL7 for application in agriculture production and may be a worthy biocontrol strain for further studies.
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- Haiyang Liu
- Institute of Plant Protection, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Urumqi, 830091, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center For Tree Breeding By Molecular Design, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Urumqi, 830091, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Urumqi, 830091, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Urumqi, 830091, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Urumqi, 830091, China.
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Singh P, Xie J, Qi Y, Qin Q, Jin C, Wang B, Fang W. A Thermotolerant Marine Bacillus amyloliquefaciens S185 Producing Iturin A5 for Antifungal Activity against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense. Mar Drugs 2021; 19:md19090516. [PMID: 34564178 PMCID: PMC8472358 DOI: 10.3390/md19090516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Fusarium wilt of banana (also known as Panama disease), is a severe fungal disease caused by soil-borne Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc). In recent years, biocontrol strategies using antifungal microorganisms from various niches and their related bioactive compounds have been used to prevent and control Panama disease. Here, a thermotolerant marine strain S185 was identified as Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, displaying strong antifungal activity against Foc. The strain S185 possesses multiple plant growth-promoting (PGP) and biocontrol utility properties, such as producing indole acetic acid (IAA) and ammonia, assimilating various carbon sources, tolerating pH of 4 to 9, temperature of 20 to 50 °C, and salt stress of 1 to 5%. Inoculation of S185 colonized the banana plants effectively and was mainly located in leaf and root tissues. To further investigate the antifungal components, compounds were extracted, fractionated, and purified. One compound, inhibiting Foc with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of 25 μg/disk, was identified as iturin A5 by high-resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HR-ESI-MS) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The isolated iturin, A5, resulted in severe morphological changes during spore germination and hyphae growth of Foc. These results specify that B. amyloliquefaciens S185 plays a key role in preventing the Foc pathogen by producing the antifungal compound iturin A5, and possesses potential as a cost-effective and sustainable biocontrol strain for Panama disease in the future. This is the first report of isolation of the antifungal compound iturin A5 from thermotolerant marine B. amyloliquefaciens S185.
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- Pratiksha Singh
- State Key Laboratory of Non-Food Biomass and Enzyme Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, China; (P.S.); (J.X.); (Y.Q.); (Q.Q.); (C.J.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Non-Food Biomass and Enzyme Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, China; (P.S.); (J.X.); (Y.Q.); (Q.Q.); (C.J.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Non-Food Biomass and Enzyme Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, China; (P.S.); (J.X.); (Y.Q.); (Q.Q.); (C.J.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Non-Food Biomass and Enzyme Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, China; (P.S.); (J.X.); (Y.Q.); (Q.Q.); (C.J.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Non-Food Biomass and Enzyme Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, China; (P.S.); (J.X.); (Y.Q.); (Q.Q.); (C.J.)
- National Engineering Research Center for Non-Food Biorefinery, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, China
- State Key Laboratory of Mycology, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Non-Food Biomass and Enzyme Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, China; (P.S.); (J.X.); (Y.Q.); (Q.Q.); (C.J.)
- National Engineering Research Center for Non-Food Biorefinery, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, China
- Correspondence: (B.W.); (W.F.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Non-Food Biomass and Enzyme Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, China; (P.S.); (J.X.); (Y.Q.); (Q.Q.); (C.J.)
- National Engineering Research Center for Non-Food Biorefinery, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, China
- Correspondence: (B.W.); (W.F.)
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From Strain Characterization to Field Authorization: Highlights on Bacillus velezensis Strain B25 Beneficial Properties for Plants and Its Activities on Phytopathogenic Fungi. Microorganisms 2021; 9:microorganisms9091924. [PMID: 34576819 PMCID: PMC8472612 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9091924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Agriculture is in need of alternative products to conventional phytopharmaceutical treatments from chemical industry. One solution is the use of natural microorganisms with beneficial properties to ensure crop yields and plant health. In the present study, we focused our analyses on a bacterium referred as strain B25 and belonging to the species Bacillus velezensis (synonym B. amyloliquefaciens subsp. plantarum or B. methylotrophicus), a promising plant growth promoting rhizobacterium (PGPR) and an inhibitor of pathogenic fungi inducing crops diseases. B25 strain activities were investigated. Its genes are well preserved, with their majority being common with other Bacillus spp. strains and responsible for the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites known to be involved in biocontrol and plant growth-promoting activities. No antibiotic resistance genes were found in the B25 strain plasmid. In vitro and in planta tests were conducted to confirm these PGPR and biocontrol properties, showing its efficiency against 13 different pathogenic fungi through antibiosis mechanism. B25 strain also showed good capacities to quickly colonize its environment, to solubilize phosphorus and to produce siderophores and little amounts of auxin-type phytohormones (around 13,051 µg/mL after 32 h). All these findings combined to the fact that B25 demonstrated good properties for industrialization of the production and an environmental-friendly profile, led to its commercialization under market authorization since 2018 in several biostimulant preparations and opened its potential use as a biocontrol agent.
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Direct Antibiotic Activity of Bacillibactin Broadens the Biocontrol Range of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens MBI600. mSphere 2021; 6:e0037621. [PMID: 34378986 PMCID: PMC8386435 DOI: 10.1128/msphere.00376-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Bacillus amyloliquefaciens is considered the most successful biological control agent due to its ability to colonize the plant rhizosphere and phyllosphere where it outgrows plant pathogens by competition, antibiosis, and inducing plant defense. Its antimicrobial function is thought to depend on a diverse spectrum of secondary metabolites, including peptides, cyclic lipopeptides, and polyketides, which have been shown to target mostly fungal pathogens. In this study, we isolated and characterized the catecholate siderophore bacillibactin by B. amyloliquefaciens MBI600 under iron-limiting conditions and we further identified its potential antibiotic activity against plant pathogens. Our data show that bacillibactin production restrained in vitro and in planta growth of the nonsusceptible (to MBI600) pathogen Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato. Notably, it was also related to increased antifungal activity of MBI600. In addition to bacillibactin biosynthesis, iron starvation led to upregulation of specific genes involved in microbial fitness and competition. IMPORTANCE Siderophores have mostly been studied concerning their contribution to the fitness and virulence of bacterial pathogens. In the present work, we isolated and characterized for the first time the siderophore bacillibactin from a commercial bacterial biocontrol agent. We proved that its presence in the culture broth has significant biocontrol activity against nonsusceptible bacterial and fungal phytopathogens. In addition, we suggest that its activity is due to a new mechanism of action, that of direct antibiosis, rather than by competition through iron scavenging. Furthermore, we showed that bacillibactin biosynthesis is coregulated with the transcription of antimicrobial metabolite synthases and fitness regulatory genes that maximize competition capability. Finally, this work highlights that the efficiency and range of existing bacterial biocontrol agents can be improved and broadened via the rational modification of the growth conditions of biocontrol organisms.
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Potential of Bacillus velezensis as a probiotic in animal feed: a review. J Microbiol 2021; 59:627-633. [PMID: 34212287 DOI: 10.1007/s12275-021-1161-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Bacillus velezensis is a plant growth-promoting bacterium that can also inhibit plant pathogens. However, based on its properties, it is emerging as a probiotic in animal feed. This review focuses on the potential characteristics of B. velezensis for use as a probiotic in the animal feed industry. The review was conducted by collecting recently published articles from peer-reviewed journals. Google Scholar and PubMed were used as search engines to access published literature. Based on the information obtained, the data were divided into three groups to discuss the (i) probiotic characteristics of B. velezensis, (ii) probiotic potential for fish, and (iii) the future potential of this species to be developed as a probiotic for the animal feed industry. Different strains of B. velezensis isolated from different sources were found to have the ability to produce antimicrobial compounds and have a beneficial effect on the gut microbiota, with the potential to be a candidate probiotic in the animal feed industry. This review provides valuable information about the characteristics of B. velezensis, which can provide researchers with a better understanding of the use of this species in the animal feed industry.
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Amarouchi Z, Esmaeel Q, Sanchez L, Jacquard C, Hafidi M, Vaillant-Gaveau N, Ait Barka E. Beneficial Microorganisms to Control the Gray Mold of Grapevine: From Screening to Mechanisms. Microorganisms 2021; 9:microorganisms9071386. [PMID: 34202293 PMCID: PMC8304954 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9071386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In many vineyards around the world, Botrytis cinerea (B. cinerea) causes one of the most serious diseases of aerial grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) organs. The control of the disease relies mainly on the use of chemical products whose use is increasingly challenged. To develop new sustainable methods to better resist B. cinerea, beneficial bacteria were isolated from vineyard soil. Once screened based on their antimicrobial effect through an in vivo test, two bacterial strains, S3 and S6, were able to restrict the development of the pathogen and significantly reduced the Botrytis-related necrosis. The photosynthesis analysis showed that the antagonistic strains also prevent grapevines from considerable irreversible PSII photo-inhibition four days after infection with B. cinerea. The 16S rRNA gene sequences of S3 exhibited 100% similarity to Bacillus velezensis, whereas S6 had 98.5% similarity to Enterobacter cloacae. On the other hand, the in silico analysis of the whole genome of isolated strains has revealed the presence of “biocontrol-related” genes supporting their plant growth and biocontrol activities. The study concludes that those bacteria could be potentially useful as a suitable biocontrol agent in harvested grapevine.
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- Zakaria Amarouchi
- Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, RIBP EA4707 USC INRAE 1488, SFR Condorcet FR CNRS 3417, 51100 Reims, France; (Z.A.); (Q.E.); (L.S.); (C.J.); (N.V.-G.)
- Laboratoire de Biotechnologie Végétale et Valorisation des Bio-Ressources, Faculté des Sciences, Université Moulay Ismail, Meknès B.P. 11201, Morocco;
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- Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, RIBP EA4707 USC INRAE 1488, SFR Condorcet FR CNRS 3417, 51100 Reims, France; (Z.A.); (Q.E.); (L.S.); (C.J.); (N.V.-G.)
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- Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, RIBP EA4707 USC INRAE 1488, SFR Condorcet FR CNRS 3417, 51100 Reims, France; (Z.A.); (Q.E.); (L.S.); (C.J.); (N.V.-G.)
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- Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, RIBP EA4707 USC INRAE 1488, SFR Condorcet FR CNRS 3417, 51100 Reims, France; (Z.A.); (Q.E.); (L.S.); (C.J.); (N.V.-G.)
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- Laboratoire de Biotechnologie Végétale et Valorisation des Bio-Ressources, Faculté des Sciences, Université Moulay Ismail, Meknès B.P. 11201, Morocco;
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- Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, RIBP EA4707 USC INRAE 1488, SFR Condorcet FR CNRS 3417, 51100 Reims, France; (Z.A.); (Q.E.); (L.S.); (C.J.); (N.V.-G.)
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- Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, RIBP EA4707 USC INRAE 1488, SFR Condorcet FR CNRS 3417, 51100 Reims, France; (Z.A.); (Q.E.); (L.S.); (C.J.); (N.V.-G.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +33-326913221
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Samaras A, Hadjipetrou C, Karaoglanidis G. Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain QST713 may contribute to the management of SDHI resistance in Botrytis cinerea. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2021; 77:1316-1327. [PMID: 33078570 DOI: 10.1002/ps.6145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Resistance of Botrytis cinerea to SDHI fungicides is widely distributed throughout the world and is associated with mutations in sdhB, differentially affecting mutant sensitivity to several succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors (SDHI) and the fitness of the strains. This study was initiated to test the hypothesis that Bacillus amyloliquefaciens QST713 (Ba QST713) can be utilized in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs aiming to control grey mould and eliminate sdhB mutants (H272R/Y, N230I and P225F/H/L). RESULTS Protective and curative applications of Ba QST713 on artificially inoculated bean plants resulted in a significant reduction of disease incidence and severity. Competition experiments between sdhB mutants and wild-type isolates conducted either in the absence of any treatment or in the presence of Ba QST713 or fluopyram showed a dominance of sensitive strains over the mutated strains on untreated and Ba QST713-treated plants. Additionally, the efficacy of Ba QST713 in controlling grey mould and its effects on the selection of sdhB mutants was assessed in a greenhouse experiment. The applications of Ba QST713 in alternation schemes with fluopyram provided high control efficacy and reduced SDHI resistance frequency. CONCLUSIONS The results of the study showed that Ba QST713 can contribute both to moderate/high levels of grey mould suppression and to a reduction in SDHI resistance frequency. Thus, Ba QST713 can be an efficient tool for SDHI resistance management of B. cinerea in the field. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Anastasios Samaras
- Plant Pathology Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Plant Pathology Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Plant Pathology Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Choub V, Maung CEH, Won SJ, Moon JH, Kim KY, Han YS, Cho JY, Ahn YS. Antifungal Activity of Cyclic Tetrapeptide from Bacillus velezensis CE 100 against Plant Pathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Pathogens 2021; 10:pathogens10020209. [PMID: 33672094 PMCID: PMC7919652 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10020209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2020] [Revised: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the antifungal activity of a cyclic tetrapeptide from Bacillus velezensis CE 100 against anthracnose-causing fungal pathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Antifungal compound produced by B. velezensis CE 100 was isolated and purified from ethyl acetate extract of B. velezensis CE 100 culture broth using octadecylsilane column chromatography. The purified compound was identified as cyclo-(prolyl-valyl-alanyl-isoleucyl) based on mass spectrometer and nuclear magnetic resonance analyses. This is the first report of the isolation of a cyclic tetrapeptide from B. velezensis CE 100 culture filtrate. Cyclic tetrapeptide displayed strong antifungal activity at concentration of 1000 µg/mL against C. gloeosporioides mycelial growth and spore germination. Our results demonstrate that the antifungal cyclic tetrapeptide from B. velezensis CE 100 has potential in bioprotection against anthracnose disease of plants caused by C. gloeosporioides.
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- Department of Forest Resources, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (V.C.); (S.-J.W.); (J.-H.M.)
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- Division of Agricultural and Biological Chemistry, Institute of Environmentally Friendly Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (C.E.H.M.); (K.Y.K.)
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- Department of Forest Resources, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (V.C.); (S.-J.W.); (J.-H.M.)
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- Department of Forest Resources, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (V.C.); (S.-J.W.); (J.-H.M.)
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- Division of Agricultural and Biological Chemistry, Institute of Environmentally Friendly Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (C.E.H.M.); (K.Y.K.)
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- Division of Plant Biotechnology, Institute of Environmentally Friendly Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea;
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
- Correspondence: (J.-Y.C.); (Y.S.A.); Tel.: +82-62-530-2143 (J.-Y.C.); +82-62-530-2081 (Y.S.A.); Fax: +82-62-530-2149 (J.-Y.C.); +82-62-530-2089 (Y.S.A.)
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- Department of Forest Resources, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (V.C.); (S.-J.W.); (J.-H.M.)
- Correspondence: (J.-Y.C.); (Y.S.A.); Tel.: +82-62-530-2143 (J.-Y.C.); +82-62-530-2081 (Y.S.A.); Fax: +82-62-530-2149 (J.-Y.C.); +82-62-530-2089 (Y.S.A.)
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Jing R, Li N, Wang W, Liu Y. An endophytic strain JK of genus bacillus isolated from the seeds of super hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L., Shenliangyou 5814) has antagonistic activity against rice blast pathogen. Microb Pathog 2020; 147:104422. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2020.104422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Abdallah DB, Krier F, Jacques P, Tounsi S, Frikha-Gargouri O. Agrobacterium tumefaciens C58 presence affects Bacillus velezensis 32a ecological fitness in the tomato rhizosphere. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:28429-28437. [PMID: 32415456 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-09124-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The persistence of pathogenic Agrobacterium strains as soil-associated saprophytes may cause an inconsistency in the efficacy of the biocontrol inoculants under field condition. The study of the interaction occurring in the rhizosphere between the beneficial and the pathogenic microbes is thus interesting for the development of effective biopesticides for the management of crown gall disease. However, very little is still known about the influence of these complex interactions on the biocontrol determinants of beneficial bacteria, especially Bacillus strains. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the soil borne pathogen Agrobacterium tumefaciens C58 on root colonization and lipopeptide production by Bacillus velezensis strain 32a during interaction with tomato plants. Results show that the presence of A. tumefaciens C58 positively impacted the root colonization level of the Bacillus strain. However, negative impact on surfactin production was observed in Agrobacterium-treated seedling, compared with control. Further investigation suggests that these modulations are due to a modified tomato root exudate composition during the tripartite interaction. Thus, this work contributes to enhance the knowledge on the impact of interspecies interaction on the ecological fitness of Bacillus cells living in the rhizosphere.
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- Dorra Ben Abdallah
- Biopesticides Laboratory, Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax, Sfax University, P.O. Box 1177, 3018, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Université de Lille, INRA, Université d'Artois, Université du Littoral-Côte d'Opale, EA 7394 - ICV-Institut Charles Viollette, F-59000, Lille, France
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- Microbial Processes and Interactions (MiPI), TERRA Teaching and Research Centre, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech University of Liege, B-5030, Gembloux, Belgium
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- Biopesticides Laboratory, Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax, Sfax University, P.O. Box 1177, 3018, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biopesticides Laboratory, Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax, Sfax University, P.O. Box 1177, 3018, Sfax, Tunisia.
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Miljaković D, Marinković J, Balešević-Tubić S. The Significance of Bacillus spp. in Disease Suppression and Growth Promotion of Field and Vegetable Crops. Microorganisms 2020; 8:microorganisms8071037. [PMID: 32668676 PMCID: PMC7409232 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms8071037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 140] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Bacillus spp. produce a variety of compounds involved in the biocontrol of plant pathogens and promotion of plant growth, which makes them potential candidates for most agricultural and biotechnological applications. Bacilli exhibit antagonistic activity by excreting extracellular metabolites such as antibiotics, cell wall hydrolases, and siderophores. Additionally, Bacillus spp. improve plant response to pathogen attack by triggering induced systemic resistance (ISR). Besides being the most promising biocontrol agents, Bacillus spp. promote plant growth via nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization, and phytohormone production. Antagonistic and plant growth-promoting strains of Bacillus spp. might be useful in formulating new preparations. Numerous studies of a wide range of plant species revealed a steady increase in the number of Bacillus spp. identified as potential biocontrol agents and plant growth promoters. Among different mechanisms of action, it remains unclear which individual or combined traits could be used as predictors in the selection of the best strains for crop productivity improvement. Due to numerous factors that influence the successful application of Bacillus spp., it is necessary to understand how different strains function in biological control and plant growth promotion, and distinctly define the factors that contribute to their more efficient use in the field.
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- Dragana Miljaković
- Department of Microbiological Preparations, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Maksima Gorkog 30, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia;
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- Department of Microbiological Preparations, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Maksima Gorkog 30, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia;
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- Soybean Department, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Maksima Gorkog 30, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia;
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Guo D, Yuan C, Luo Y, Chen Y, Lu M, Chen G, Ren G, Cui C, Zhang J, An D. Biocontrol of tobacco black shank disease (Phytophthora nicotianae) by Bacillus velezensis Ba168. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2020; 165:104523. [PMID: 32359551 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2020.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Tobacco black shank (TBS) caused by Phytophthora nicotianae is destructive to almost all tobacco cultivars and is widespread in many tobacco-growing countries. Through lab study and field test, we isolated plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) strain Ba168 which is a promising biocontrol strain of TBS. Ba168 was isolated from 168 soil samples and identified as Bacillus velezensis by its genetic and phenotypic characteristics. A susceptibility test indicated that the P. nicotianae antagonistic materials of Ba168 in extracellular metabolites were composed of effective and stable proteins/peptides. P. nicotianae's growth was suppressed by the ammonium sulfate precipitation of Ba168 culture filtrates (ASPBa) at a minimum inhibitory concentration of 5 μg/mL. Extracellular conductivity, pH, and the wet/dry weights of P. nicotianae's mycelia, along with scanning electron microscope analysis, suggested that Ba168-derived proteins/peptides could effectively inhibit P. nicotianae by causing irreversible damage to its cell walls and membranes. Protein identification of ASPBa supported these results and identified many key proteins responsible for various biocontrol-related pathways. Field assays of TBS control efficacy of many PGPRs and agrochemicals showed that all PGPR preparations reduced the disease index of tobacco, but Ba168 was the most effective. These results demonstrated the importance of Bacillus-derived proteins/peptides in the inhibition of P. nicotianae through irreversible damage to its cell wall and membrane; and the effectiveness of PGPR strain B. velezensis Ba168 for biocontrol of the soil-borne disease caused by P. nicotianae.
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- Dongsheng Guo
- College of Plant Protection and State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection and State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection and State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection and State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection and State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Henan Academy of Sciences Institute of Biology, Limited Liability Company, Zhenzhou, Henan 450000, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute of CAAS, Qingzhou, Shandong 262500,China
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- Shaanxi Tobacco Scientific Institution, Xian, Shaanxi 710000, China
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- Shaanxi Tobacco Scientific Institution, Xian, Shaanxi 710000, China
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- College of Plant Protection and State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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Xu JX, Li ZY, Lv X, Yan H, Zhou GY, Cao LX, Yang Q, He YH. Isolation and characterization of Bacillus subtilis strain 1-L-29, an endophytic bacteria from Camellia oleifera with antimicrobial activity and efficient plant-root colonization. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0232096. [PMID: 32339210 PMCID: PMC7185607 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0232096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Endophytic bacteria, which are common in plant tissues, may help to control plant pathogens and enhance plant growth. Camellia oleifera, an oil-producing plant, is widely grown in warm, subtropical, hilly regions in China. However, C. oleifera is strongly negatively affected by C. oleifera anthracnose, which is caused by Colletetrichum fructicola. To find a suitable biocontrol agent for C. oleifera anthracnose, 41 endophytes were isolated from the stems, leaves, and roots of C. oleifera. Bacterial cultures were identified based on analyses of 16S rDNA sequences; most strains belonged to the genus Bacillus. The antagonistic effects of these strains on C. fructicola were tested in vitro. In total, 16 strains inhibited C. fructicola growth, with B. subtilis strain 1-L-29 being the most efficient. Strain 1-L-29 demonstrated antagonistic activity against C. siamense, C. asianum, Fusarium proliferatum, Agaricodochium camellia, and Pseudomonas syringae. In addition, this strain produced indole acetic acid, solubilized phosphate, grew on N-free media, and produced siderophores. To facilitate further microecological studies of this strain, a rifampicin-resistant, green fluorescent protein (GFP)-labeled strain, 1-L-29gfpr, was created using protoplast transformation. This plasmid had good segregational stability. Strain 1-L-29gfpr was re-introduced into C. oleifera and successfully colonized root, stem, and leaf tissues. This strain remained at a stable concentration in the root more than 20 d after inoculation. Fluorescence microscopic analysis showed that strain 1-L-29gfpr thoroughly colonized the root surfaces of C. fructicola as well as the root vascular tissues of Arabidopsis thaliana.
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- Jin-Xin Xu
- College of Forestry, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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- College of Forestry, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Control of Forest Diseases and Pests, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory for Non-wood Forest Cultivation and Conservation of Ministry of Education, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Control of Artificial Forest Diseases and Pests in South China, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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- College of Forestry, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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- College of Forestry, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Control of Forest Diseases and Pests, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory for Non-wood Forest Cultivation and Conservation of Ministry of Education, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Control of Artificial Forest Diseases and Pests in South China, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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- College of Forestry, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Control of Forest Diseases and Pests, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory for Non-wood Forest Cultivation and Conservation of Ministry of Education, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Control of Artificial Forest Diseases and Pests in South China, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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- College of Forestry, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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- College of Forestry, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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- College of Forestry, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Control of Forest Diseases and Pests, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory for Non-wood Forest Cultivation and Conservation of Ministry of Education, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Control of Artificial Forest Diseases and Pests in South China, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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Xu S, Xie X, Zhao Y, Shi Y, Chai A, Li L, Li B. Whole-genome analysis of bacillus velezensis ZF2, a biocontrol agent that protects cucumis sativus against corynespora leaf spot diseases. 3 Biotech 2020; 10:186. [PMID: 32257742 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-020-2165-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Bacillus spp. have been widely described for their potentials to protect plants against pathogens. Here, we reported the whole genome sequence of Bacillus velezensis ZF2, which was isolated from the stem of a healthy cucumber plant. Strain ZF2 showed a broad spectrum of antagonistic activities against many plant bacterial and fungal pathogens, including the cucumber leaf spot fungus Corynespora cassiicola. The complete genome of B. velezensis ZF2 contained a 3,931,418-bp circular chromosome, with an average G + C content of 46.50%. Genome comparison revealed closest similarity between ZF2 and other B. velezensis strains. Genes homologous to 14 gene clusters for biosynthesis of secondary metabolites were identified in the ZF2 genome. Also identified were a number of genes involved in bacterial colonization, including the genes for motility, biofilm formation, flagella biosynthesis, and capsular biosynthesis. Numerous genes associated with plant-bacteria interactions, including cellulase or protease biosynthesis, and plant growth promotion were also identified in the ZF2 genome. Overall, our data will aid future studies of the biocontrol mechanisms of B. velezensis ZF2 and promote its application in vegetable disease control.
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- Shuai Xu
- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081 China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081 China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081 China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081 China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081 China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081 China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081 China
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Zeng Q, Xie J, Li Y, Gu X, Wang Q. Draft genome sequence data of Bacillus subtilis strain 9407, isolated from healthy apples in China. Data Brief 2020; 29:105143. [PMID: 32140503 PMCID: PMC7052065 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2020.105143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Bacillus subtilis strain 9407 is an endophyte which was isolated from healthy apples from an infested orchard that exhibits strong inhibitory activity against Botryosphaeria dothidea. Whole-genome sequencing of B. subtilis 9407 was performed using the Illumina Hiseq platforms. Here, we report the draft genome sequence of B. subtilis strain 9407 containing 16 scaffolds (4,062,615 bp), 4033 coding sequences, and an average 43.66% G + C content. The genome contains genes responsible for the production of several bioactive secondary metabolites, including the lipopeptides fengycin and surfactin. The genome information will provide fundamental knowledge of the organism. This whole-genome shotgun data has been deposited at DDBJ/EMBL/GenBank under the accession numbers PISO00000000.
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- Qingchao Zeng
- College of Plant Protection, Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, Ministry of Agriculture, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Key Laboratory of Genetics and Breeding in Forest Trees and Ornamental Plants, Ministry of Education, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, Ministry of Agriculture, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, Ministry of Agriculture, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, Ministry of Agriculture, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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Im SM, Yu NH, Joen HW, Kim SO, Park HW, Park AR, Kim JC. Biological control of tomato bacterial wilt by oxydifficidin and difficidin-producing Bacillus methylotrophicus DR-08. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2020; 163:130-137. [PMID: 31973849 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2019.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Revised: 09/25/2019] [Accepted: 11/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Bacillus methylotrophicus DR-08 exhibited strong antibacterial activity against Ralstonia solanacearum, a causal agent of tomato bacterial wilt. This study aimed to identify the antibacterial metabolites and evaluate the efficacy of the strain as a biocontrol agent for tomato bacterial wilt. A butanol extract of the DR-08 broth culture completely inhibited the growth of 14 phytopathogenic bacteria with minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of 1.95-500 μg/mL. R. solanacearum was highly sensitive to the DR-08 extract, with an MIC value of 12.62 μg/mL. Two antibacterial metabolites were isolated and identified as difficidin and oxydifficidin derivatives through bioassay-guided fractionation and instrumental analyses. Both metabolite derivatives inhibited the growth of most of the phytopathogenic bacteria tested and the oxydifficidin derivatives generally presented a stronger antibacterial activity than the difficidin derivatives. A 30% suspension concentrate of DR-08, at a 500-fold dilution, effectively suppressed the development of tomato bacterial wilt in pot and field experiments. It also effectively reduced the development of bacterial leaf spot symptoms on peach and red pepper. The results of this study suggests that B. methylotrophicus DR-08 can be utilized as a biocontrol agent for various bacterial plant diseases including tomato bacterial wilt.
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- Seong Mi Im
- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Environmentally Friendly Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Environmentally Friendly Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Environmentally Friendly Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Biological and Genetic Resources Assessment Division, National Institute of Biological Resources, 42 Hwangyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Incheon 22689, Republic of Korea
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- R&D Division, World Institute of Kimchi, 86 Kimchi-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju 61755, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Environmentally Friendly Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Environmentally Friendly Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea.
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Medeot DB, Fernandez M, Morales GM, Jofré E. Fengycins From Bacillus amyloliquefaciens MEP 218 Exhibit Antibacterial Activity by Producing Alterations on the Cell Surface of the Pathogens Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. vesicatoria and Pseudomonas aeruginosa PA01. Front Microbiol 2020; 10:3107. [PMID: 32038550 PMCID: PMC6985098 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.03107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Bacillus amyloliquefaciens MEP218 is an autochthonous bacterial isolate with antibacterial and antifungal activities against a wide range of phytopathogenic microorganisms. Cyclic lipopeptides (CLP), particularly fengycins, produced by this bacterium; are the main antimicrobial compounds responsible for the growth inhibition of phytopathogens. In this work, the CLP fraction containing fengycins with antibacterial activity was characterized by LC-ESI-MS/MS. In addition, the antibacterial activity of these fengycins was evaluated on the pathogens Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. vesicatoria (Xav), a plant pathogen causing the bacterial spot disease, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa PA01, an opportunistic human pathogen. In vitro inhibition assays showed bactericidal effects on Xav and PA01. Atomic force microscopy images revealed dramatic alterations in the bacterial surface topography in response to fengycins exposure. Cell damage was evidenced by a decrease in bacterial cell heights and the loss of intracellular content measured by potassium efflux assays. Furthermore, the viability of MRC-5 human normal lung fibroblasts was not affected by the treatment with fengycins. This study shows in vivo evidence on the less-known properties of fengycins as antibacterial molecules and leaves open the possibility of using this CLP as a novel antibiotic.
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- Daniela B Medeot
- Instituto de Biotecnología Ambiental y Salud, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Río Cuarto, Argentina
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- Departamento de Ciencias Naturales, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físico-Químicas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Río Cuarto, Argentina
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físico-Químicas y Naturales - Instituto de Investigaciones en Tecnologías Energéticas y Materiales Avanzados, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Río Cuarto, Argentina
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- Instituto de Biotecnología Ambiental y Salud, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Río Cuarto, Argentina.,Departamento de Ciencias Naturales, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físico-Químicas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Río Cuarto, Argentina
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Pedraza-Herrera LA, Lopez- Carrascal CE, Uribe Vélez D. Mecanismos de acción de <i>Bacillus</i> spp. (Bacillaceae) contra microorganismos fitopatógenos durante su interacción con plantas. ACTA BIOLÓGICA COLOMBIANA 2020. [DOI: 10.15446/abc.v25n1.75045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Algunos Bacillus spp. promotores de crecimiento vegetal son microorganismos reconocidos como agentes de control biológico que forman una estructura de resistencia denominada endospora, que les permite sobrevivir en ambientes hostiles y estar en casi todos los agroecosistemas. Estos microorganismos han sido reportados como alternativa al uso de agroquímicos. Sus mecanismos de acción se pueden dividir en: producción de compuestos antimicrobianos, como son péptidos de síntesis no ribosomal (NRPs) y policétidos (PKs); producción de hormonas, capacidad de colonización, formación de biopelículas y competencia por espacio y nutrientes; síntesis de enzimas líticas como quitinasas, glucanasas, protesasas y acil homoserin lactonasas (AHSL); producción de compuestos orgánicos volátiles (VOCs); e inducción de resistencia sistémica (ISR). Estos mecanismos han sido reportados en la literatura en diversos estudios, principalmente llevados a cabo a nivel in vitro. Sin embargo, son pocos los estudios que contemplan la interacción dentro del sistema tritrófico: planta – microorganismos patógenos – Bacillus sp. (agente biocontrolador), a nivel in vivo. Es importante destacar que la actividad biocontroladora de los Bacillus es diferente cuando se estudia bajo condiciones de laboratorio, las cuales están sesgadas para lograr la máxima expresión de los mecanismos de acción. Por otra parte, a nivel in vivo, la interacción con la planta y el patógeno juegan un papel fundamental en la expresión de dichos mecanismos de acción, siendo esta más cercana a la situación real de campo. Esta revisión se centra en los mecanismos de acción de los Bacillus promotores de crecimiento vegetal, expresados bajo la interacción con la planta y el patógeno.
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Eckshtain-Levi N, Harris SL, Roscios RQ, Shank EA. Bacterial Community Members Increase Bacillus subtilis Maintenance on the Roots of Arabidopsis thaliana. PHYTOBIOMES JOURNAL 2020; 4:303-313. [PMID: 34661038 PMCID: PMC8519414 DOI: 10.1094/pbiomes-02-20-0019-r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Plant-growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) are used to improve plant health and promote crop production. However, because some PGPB (including Bacillus subtilis) do not maintain substantial colonization on plant roots over time, it is unclear how effective PGPB are throughout the plant growing cycle. A better understanding of the dynamics of plant root community assembly is needed to develop and harness the potential of PGPB. Although B. subtilis is often a member of the root microbiome, it does not efficiently monoassociate with plant roots. We hypothesized that B. subtilis may require other primary colonizers to efficiently associate with plant roots. We utilized a previously designed hydroponic system to add bacteria to Arabidopsis thaliana roots and monitor their attachment over time. We inoculated seedlings with B. subtilis and individual bacterial isolates from the native A. thaliana root microbiome either alone or together. We then measured how the coinoculum affected the ability of B. subtilis to colonize and maintain on A. thaliana roots. We screened 96 fully genome-sequenced strains and identified five bacterial strains that were able to significantly improve the maintenance of B. subtilis. Three of these rhizobacteria also increased the maintenance of two strains of B. amyloliquefaciens commonly used in commercially available bioadditives. These results not only illustrate the utility of this model system to address questions about plant-microbe interactions and how other bacteria affect the ability of PGPB to maintain their relationships with plant roots but also may help inform future agricultural interventions to increase crop yields.
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- Noam Eckshtain-Levi
- Department of Biology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, U.S.A
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- Department of Biology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, U.S.A
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, U.S.A
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- Department of Biology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, U.S.A
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- Department of Biology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, U.S.A
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, U.S.A
- Program in Systems Biology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01605, U.S.A
- Corresponding author: E. A. Shank;
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Wang GF, Meng JF, Tian T, Xiao XQ, Zhang B, Xiao YN. Endophytic Bacillus velezensis strain B-36 is a potential biocontrol agent against lotus rot caused by Fusarium oxysporum. J Appl Microbiol 2019; 128:1153-1162. [PMID: 31808212 PMCID: PMC7079251 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Revised: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study was to screen potential lotus plant endophytic bacterial isolate for effective inhibition against lotus rot causing fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum. METHODS AND RESULTS In this study, endophytic bacteria were isolated from lotus tissues and tested for antagonistic activities against the pathogenic fungus F. oxysporum. Among the putative endophytic Bacillus strains identified, suspensions of the strain B-36 showed the highest inhibition rate against F. oxysporum growth. Pot assays indicated that B-36 was effective in controlling F. oxysporum-inducing lotus rot. However, the control efficiency varied with the inoculation method and concentration, where injection of 800 μl B-36 suspension per plant (2 × 108 CFU per ml) into stems showed the highest control efficiencies of 77·1 and 60·0% for pre-inoculation and post-inoculation. In addition, the colonizing population levels (CPLs) of B-36 on lotus also varied with the inoculation method and concentration, with the highest CPLs, that is, 3·05 and 2·83 log(CFU per gram), being observed on lotus leaves and stems respectively for stem injection of 200 μl per plant. Moreover B-36 showed no noticeable effects on lotus seed germination rate or seedling growth. Finally, B-36 was characterized as Bacillus velezensis based on its morphology, Gram-positive characteristics, as well as its 16S rDNA and gyrB sequences. CONCLUSION The isolate B-36 can be applied as a biocontrol agent against F. oxysporum-inducing lotus rot. SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT OF THE STUDY The soil-borne fungus F. oxysporum causes lotus rot and severe yield loss, and currently available control methods are very limited. Here we identify a new promising biocontrol agent against lotus rot caused by F. oxysporum.
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- G F Wang
- College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Xie S, Yu H, Wang Q, Cheng Y, Ding T. Two rapid and sensitive methods based on TaqMan qPCR and droplet digital PCR assay for quantitative detection of Bacillus subtilis in rhizosphere. J Appl Microbiol 2019; 128:518-527. [PMID: 31602754 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Revised: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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AIMS Bacillus subtilis, a typical plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, can benefit plant through promoting growth and reducing disease. The colonization intensity of B. subtilis in rhizosphere is a key factor for improving their effectiveness of field application. In this study, we developed a rapid and sensitive method for detecting B. subtilis in rhizosphere via TaqMan qPCR and droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) methods. METHODS AND RESULTS The primers/probe set targeting gyrB gene could successfully distinguish B. subtilis from its close-related species. Both the TaqMan qPCR and ddPCR methods exhibited a good linear relationship in the sensitivity assay, suggesting the developed method was specific, effective and reliable. Finally, the two methods were used to detect the colonization dynamic of B. subtilis within Arabidopsis rhizosphere. Both of them showed a consistent trend compared with the traditional cultivation-based and microscopy-based methods. CONCLUSIONS The TaqMan qPCR and droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) methods we developed could be used to rapidly detect B. subtilis in rhizosphere. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY The TaqMan qPCR and ddPCR methods developed in this study can be applied to rapid quantitative detection of B. subtilis populations, and will be helpful to evaluate their effectiveness of field application.
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- Shanshan Xie
- The National Key Engineering Lab of Crop Stress Resistance Breeding, College of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- The National Key Engineering Lab of Crop Stress Resistance Breeding, College of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- College of Plant protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- The National Key Engineering Lab of Crop Stress Resistance Breeding, College of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- College of Plant protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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Tang T, Sun X, Dong Y, Liu Q. Erythrobacter aureus sp. nov., a plant growth-promoting bacterium isolated from sediment in the Yellow Sea, China. 3 Biotech 2019; 9:430. [PMID: 31696035 PMCID: PMC6823416 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-019-1958-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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The application of plant growth-promoting (PGP) bacterium in agriculture is expanding rapidly in recent years. With the development of microbial technology, new bacterial species effective in promoting plant growth have been identified. In this study, a PGP bacterium was isolated from marine sediments of the Yellow Sea in China. The confrontation culture test and pot experiments showed that strain YH-07T inhibited the growth of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici (a plant pathogenic fungus), benefiting plant growth and reducing disease incidence of tomato wilt. We used polyphasic approaches including phenotypic, chemotaxonomic and phylogenetic information to determine its taxonomic status. In addition to profiling general features of the YH-07T genome, we identified genes related to PGP traits and genes involved in environmental stress tolerance. Metabolic assays showed that strain YH-07T could produce siderophores, solubilize phosphate, resist to salinity, and grow well within a wide range of temperature and pH, which is a promising PGP bacterium for future agricultural applications. These results provide evidence that strain YH-07T is a novel species of the genus Erythrobacter, for which the name Erythrobacter aureus sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain is YH-07T (= CGMCC 1.16784T = DSM 107319T).
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- Tongtong Tang
- Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 71 East Beijing Road, Nanjing, 210008 Jiangsu Province China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
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- School of Biological Science and Food Engineering, Chuzhou University, Chuzhou, 239000 China
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- Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 71 East Beijing Road, Nanjing, 210008 Jiangsu Province China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
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- Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 71 East Beijing Road, Nanjing, 210008 Jiangsu Province China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
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Genetic Screening and Expression Analysis of Psychrophilic Bacillus spp. Reveal Their Potential to Alleviate Cold Stress and Modulate Phytohormones in Wheat. Microorganisms 2019; 7:microorganisms7090337. [PMID: 31510075 PMCID: PMC6780275 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms7090337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Revised: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 09/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Abiotic stress in plants pose a major threat to cereal crop production worldwide and cold stress is also notorious for causing a decrease in plant growth and yield in wheat. The present study was designed to alleviate cold stress on plants by inoculating psychrophilic PGPR bacteria belonging to Bacillus genera isolated from extreme rhizospheric environments of Qinghai-Tibetan plateau. The genetic screening of psychrophilic Bacillus spp. CJCL2, RJGP41 and temperate B. velezensis FZB42 revealed presence of genetic features corresponding to cold stress response, membrane transport, signal transduction and osmotic regulation. Subsequently, the time frame study for the expression of genes involved in these pathways was also significantly higher in psychrophilic strains as analyzed through qPCR analysis at 4 ℃. The inoculated cold tolerant Bacillus strains also aided in inducing stress response in wheat by regulating abscisic acid, lipid peroxidation and proline accumulation pathways in a beneficial manner. Moreover, during comparative analysis of growth promotion in wheat all three Bacillus strains showed significant results at 25 ℃. Whereas, psychrophilic Bacillus strains CJCL2 and RJGP41 were able to positively regulate the expression of phytohormones leading to significant improvement in plant growth under cold stress.
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Luo C, Chen Y, Liu X, Wang X, Wang X, Li X, Zhao Y, Wei L. Engineered biosynthesis of cyclic lipopeptide locillomycins in surrogate host Bacillus velezensis FZB42 and derivative strains enhance antibacterial activity. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2019; 103:4467-4481. [PMID: 30989253 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-019-09784-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2018] [Revised: 03/13/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Locillomycins are cyclic lipononapeptides assembled by a nonlinear hexamodular NRPS and have strong antibacterial activity. In this study, we genetically engineered Bacillus velezensis FZB42 as a surrogate host for the heterologous expression of the loc gene cluster for locillomycins. The fosmid N13 containing whole loc gene cluster was screened from the B. velezensis 916 genomic library. Subsequently, a spectinomycin resistance cassette, and the cassette fused with an IPTG inducible promoter Pspac, was introduced in the fosmid N13 using λ Red recombination system, respectively. The resulting fosmids, designated N13+Spec and N13+PSSpec, were used for the transformation of B. velezensis FZB42 to obtain derivative strains FZBNPLOC and FZBPSLOC. RT-PCR and qRT-PCR results revealed the efficient heterologous expression of the loc gene cluster in both derivative strains. Particularly, there was positive correlation between the derivative FZBPSLOC strain and the enhanced production of locillomycins upon addition of the inducer IPTG with the highest production of locillomycins at 15-fold more than that of B. velezensis 916. This overproduction of locillomycins was also related to the enhancement of antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and exhibited moderate changes in its hemolytic activity. Together our findings demonstrate that the nonlinear hexamodular NRPS, encoded by the loc gene cluster from B. velezensis 916, is sufficient for the biosynthesis of cyclic lipononapeptide locillomycins in the surrogate host B. velezensis FZB42. Moreover, the FZBPSLOC strain will also be useful for further development of novel locillomycins derivatives with improved antibacterial activity.
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- Chuping Luo
- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China.
- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China.
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
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- Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China.
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Adeniji AA, Loots DT, Babalola OO. Bacillus velezensis: phylogeny, useful applications, and avenues for exploitation. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2019; 103:3669-3682. [PMID: 30911788 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-019-09710-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2018] [Revised: 02/21/2019] [Accepted: 02/22/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Some members of the Bacillus velezensis (Bv) group (e.g., Bv FZB42T and AS3.43) were previously assigned grouping with B. subtilis and B. amyloliquefaciens, based on the fact that they shared a 99% DNA-DNA percentage phylogenetic similarity. However, hinging on current assessments of the pan-genomic reassignments, the differing phylogenomic characteristics of Bv from B. subtilis and B. amyloliquefaciens are now better understood. Within this re-grouping/reassignment, the various strains within the Bv share a close phylogenomic resemblance, and a number of these strains have received a lot of attention in recent years, due to their genomic robustness, and the growing evidence for their possible utilization in the agricultural industry for managing plant diseases. Only a few applications for their use medicinally/pharmaceutically, environmentally, and in the food industry have been reported, and this may be due to the fact that the majority of those strains investigated are those typically occurring in soil. Although the intracellular unique biomolecules of Bv strains have been revealed via in silico genome modeling and investigated using transcriptomics and proteomics, a further inquisition into the Bv metabolome using newer technologies such as metabolomics could elucidate additional applications of this economically relevant Bacillus species, beyond that of primarily the agricultural sector.
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- Adetomiwa Ayodele Adeniji
- Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Science, North-West University, Food Security and Safety, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735, South Africa.,Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Science, North-West University, Human Metabolomics Private Bag X6001, Box 269, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
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- Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Science, North-West University, Human Metabolomics Private Bag X6001, Box 269, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
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- Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Science, North-West University, Food Security and Safety, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735, South Africa.
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