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Zhou A, Tang J, Du Q, Deng J, Wu J, Ma H, Wang F. Comparative physiological and transcriptomic analyses provide induction resistance mechanisms of Bacillus tequilensis against Colletotrichum fructicola in Camellia oleifera. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 214:108912. [PMID: 38972241 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Bacillus tequilensis DZY 6715 was isolated from healthy leaves in Camellia oleifera, and the strain DZY 6715 significantly inhibited anthracnose disease resulting from Colletotrichum fructicola in C. oleifera, besides, its associated mechanism of disease resistance was explored. B. tequilensis DZY 6715 treatment controlled mycelial growth of C. fructicola in C. oleifera, and significantly decreased C. oleifera anthracnose incidence and disease index compared with the control group. B. tequilensis DZY 6715 has strong biofilm forming ability, and also secretes extracellular β-1, 3-glucanase and chitinase, which could cause cell membranes damage and increased cellular compound leakage. C.oleifera treated with DZY 6715 also effectively enhanced enzyme activities and stimulated the synthesis the substances related to phenylpropane metabolism and reactive oxygen metabolism. Moreover, transcript profiling analysis revealed more differentially expressed genes related to phenylpropanoid pathway metabolism and antioxidant system inducing by DZY 6715 compared with the control in C. oleifera. Thus, it can be concluded that B. tequilensis DZY 6715 is a suitable bio-control agent to control anthracnose disease in C. oleifera.
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- Aiting Zhou
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Biodiversity Conservation in Southwest China, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Biodiversity Conservation in Southwest China, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Biodiversity Conservation in Southwest China, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Use in the Southwest Mountains of China, Ministry of Education, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Biodiversity Conservation in Southwest China, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, PR China; Key Laboratory of Forest Disaster Warning and Control in Universities of Yunnan Province, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Biodiversity Conservation in Southwest China, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Biodiversity Conservation in Southwest China, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, PR China; Key Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Use in the Southwest Mountains of China, Ministry of Education, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, PR China.
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Aseel DG, Ibrahim OM, Abdelkhalek A. Biosynthesized silver nanoparticles mediated by Ammi visnaga extract enhanced systemic resistance and triggered multiple defense-related genes, including SbWRKY transcription factors, against tobacco mosaic virus infection. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:756. [PMID: 39107683 PMCID: PMC11305019 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-05449-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) is a highly infectious plant virus that affects a wide variety of plants and reduces crop yields around the world. Here, we assessed the effectiveness of using Ammi visnaga aqueous seed extract to synthesize silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) and their potential to combat TMV. Different techniques were used to characterize Ag-NPs, such as scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM, TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and dynamic light scattering (DLS). RESULTS TEM demonstrated that the synthesized Ag-NPs had a spherical form with an average size of 23-30 nm and a zeta potential value of -15.9 mV, while FTIR revealed various functional groups involved in Ag-NP stability and capping. Interestingly, the Pre-treatment of tobacco plants (protective treatment) with Ag-NPs at 100-500 µg/mL significantly suppressed viral symptoms, while the Post-treatment (curative treatment) delayed their appearance. Furthermore, protective and curative treatments significantly increased chlorophyll a and b, total flavonoids, total soluble carbohydrates, and antioxidant enzymes activity (PPO, POX and CAT). Simultaneously, the application of Ag-NPs resulted in a decrease in levels of oxidative stress markers (H2O2 and MDA). The RT-qPCR results and volcano plot analysis showed that the Ag-NPs treatments trigger and regulate the transcription of ten defense-related genes (SbWRKY-1, SbWRKY-2, JERF-3, GST-1, POD, PR-1, PR-2, PR-12, PAL-1, and HQT-1). The heatmap revealed that GST-1, the primary gene involved in anthocyanidin production, was consistently the most expressed gene across all treatments throughout the study. Analysis of the gene co-expression network revealed that SbWRKY-19 was the most central gene among the studied genes, followed by PR-12 and PR-2. CONCLUSIONS Overall, the reported antiviral properties (protective and/or curative) of biosynthesized Ag-NPs against TMV lead us to recommend using Ag-NPs as a simple, stable, and eco-friendly agent in developing pest management programs against plant viral infections.
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- Dalia G Aseel
- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnosis Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute (ALCRI), City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg El-Arab City, 21934, Egypt.
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- Plant Production Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute (ALCRI), City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg El-Arab City, 21934, Egypt
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- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnosis Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute (ALCRI), City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg El-Arab City, 21934, Egypt.
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Keshmirshekan A, de Souza Mesquita LM, Ventura SPM. Biocontrol manufacturing and agricultural applications of Bacillus velezensis. Trends Biotechnol 2024; 42:986-1001. [PMID: 38448350 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2024.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Many microorganisms have been reported as bioagents for producing ecofriendly, cost-effective, and safe products. Some Bacillus species of bacteria can be used in agricultural applications. Bacillus velezensis in particular has shown promising results for controlling destructive phytopathogens and in biofungicide manufacturing. Some B. velezensis strains can promote plant growth and display antibiotic activities against plant pathogen agents. In this review, we focus on the often-overlooked potential properties of B. velezensis as a bioagent for applications that will extend beyond the traditional agricultural uses. We delve into its versatility and future prospects, the challenges such uses may encounter, and some drawbacks associated with B. velezensis-based products.
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- Abolfazl Keshmirshekan
- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas, Rua Pedro Zaccaria 1300, Limeira, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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Xuan Z, Wang Y, Shen Y, Pan X, Wang J, Liu W, Miao W, Jin P. Bacillus velezensis HN-2: a potent antiviral agent against pepper veinal mottle virus. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 15:1403202. [PMID: 39049860 PMCID: PMC11266135 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1403202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Background Pepper veinal mottle virus (PVMV) belongs to the genus Potyvirus within the family Potyviridae and is a major threat to pepper production, causing reduction in yield and fruit quality; however, efficient pesticides and chemical treatments for plant protection against viral infections are lacking. Hence, there is a critical need to discover highly active and environment-friendly antiviral agents derived from natural sources. Bacillus spp. are widely utilized as biocontrol agents to manage fungal, bacterial, and viral plant diseases. Particularly, Bacillus velezensis HN-2 exhibits a strong antibiotic activity against plant pathogens and can also induce plant resistance. Methods The experimental subjects employed in this study were Bacillus velezensis HN-2, benzothiadiazole, and dufulin, aiming to evaluate their impact on antioxidant activity, levels of reactive oxygen species, activity of defense enzymes, and expression of defense-related genes in Nicotiana benthamiana. Furthermore, the colonization ability of Bacillus velezensis HN-2 in Capsicum chinense was investigated. Results The results of bioassays revealed the robust colonization capability of Bacillus velezensis HN-2, particularly in intercellular spaces, leading to delayed infection and enhanced protection against PVMV through multiple plant defense mechanisms, thereby promoting plant growth. Furthermore, Bacillus velezensis HN-2 increased the activities of antioxidant enzymes, thereby mitigating the PVMV-induced ROS production in Nicotiana benthamiana. Moreover, the application of Bacillus velezensis HN-2 at 5 dpi significantly increased the expression of JA-responsive genes, whereas the expression of salicylic acid-responsive genes remained unchanged, implying the activation of the JA signaling pathway as a crucial mechanism underlying Bacillus velezensis HN-2-induced anti-PVMV activity. Immunoblot analysis revealed that HN-2 treatment delayed PVMV infection at 15 dpi, further highlighting its role in inducing plant resistance and promoting growth and development. Conclusions These findings underscore the potential of Bacillus velezensis HN-2 for field application in managing viral plant diseases effectively.
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- Zhe Xuan
- College of Plant Protection, Hainan University/Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control of Tropical Plant Diseases and Pests (Hainan University), Ministry of Education, Haikou, China
- School of Life and Health Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hainan University/Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control of Tropical Plant Diseases and Pests (Hainan University), Ministry of Education, Haikou, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hainan University/Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control of Tropical Plant Diseases and Pests (Hainan University), Ministry of Education, Haikou, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hainan University/Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control of Tropical Plant Diseases and Pests (Hainan University), Ministry of Education, Haikou, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hainan University/Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control of Tropical Plant Diseases and Pests (Hainan University), Ministry of Education, Haikou, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hainan University/Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control of Tropical Plant Diseases and Pests (Hainan University), Ministry of Education, Haikou, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hainan University/Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control of Tropical Plant Diseases and Pests (Hainan University), Ministry of Education, Haikou, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hainan University/Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control of Tropical Plant Diseases and Pests (Hainan University), Ministry of Education, Haikou, China
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Yassin Y, Aseel D, Khalil A, Abdel-Megeed A, Al-Askar A, Elbeaino T, Moawad H, Behiry S, Abdelkhalek A. Foliar Application of Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. viciae Strain 33504-Borg201 Promotes Faba Bean Growth and Enhances Systemic Resistance Against Bean Yellow Mosaic Virus Infection. Curr Microbiol 2024; 81:220. [PMID: 38867024 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-024-03733-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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The bean yellow mosaic virus (BYMV) is one of the most serious economic diseases affecting faba bean crop production. Rhizobium spp., well known for its high nitrogen fixation capacity in legumes, has received little study as a possible biocontrol agent and antiviral. Under greenhouse conditions, foliar application of molecularly characterized Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. viciae strain 33504-Borg201 to the faba bean leaves 24 h before they were infected with BYMV made them much more resistant to the disease while also lowering its severity and accumulation. Furthermore, the treatment promoted plant growth and health, as evidenced by the increased total chlorophyll (32.75 mg/g f.wt.) and protein content (14.39 mg/g f.wt.), as well as the improved fresh and dry weights of the plants. The protective effects of 33504-Borg201 greatly lowered the levels of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) (4.92 µmol/g f.wt.) and malondialdehyde (MDA) (173.72 µmol/g f.wt.). The antioxidant enzymes peroxidase (1.58 µM/g f.wt.) and polyphenol oxidase (0.57 µM/g f.wt.) inhibited the development of BYMV in plants treated with 33504-Borg201. Gene expression analysis showed that faba bean plants treated with 33504-Borg201 had higher amounts of pathogenesis-related protein-1 (PR-1) (3.28-fold) and hydroxycinnamoyl-CoA quinate hydroxycinnamoyltransferase (4.13-fold) than control plants. These findings demonstrate the potential of 33,504-Borg201 as a cost-effective and eco-friendly method to protect faba bean plants against BYMV. Implementing this approach could help develop a simple and sustainable strategy for protecting faba bean crops from the devastating effects of BYMV.
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- Yara Yassin
- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnostic Department, ALCRI, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, Alexandria, 21934, Egypt
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- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnostic Department, ALCRI, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, Alexandria, 21934, Egypt
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- Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agricultural, Omar Al-Mukhtar University, Elbyda, Libya
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- Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21531, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Instituto Agronomico Mediterraneo di Bari, Via Ceglie 9, 70010, Valenzano, Bari, Italy
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- Agriculture Microbiology Department, National Research Centre, Cairo, 12622, Egypt
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- Agricultural Botany Department, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21531, Egypt
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- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnostic Department, ALCRI, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, Alexandria, 21934, Egypt.
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Gayathri M, Sharanya R, Renukadevi P, Nakkeeran S, Saranya N, Varanavasiappan S, Raveendran M, Suhail A, Alkahtani S. Deciphering the antiviral nature of endophytic Bacillus spp. against groundnut bud necrosis virus in cowpea and tomato. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1410677. [PMID: 38903787 PMCID: PMC11186990 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1410677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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Tomato, the important vegetable crop, is severely affected by Orthotospovirus arachinecrosis which impacts heavy economic losses. The application of insecticide to manage viral diseases is not an environmentally safe approach. In view of these issues, we investigated the antiviral efficacy of 21 bacterial endophytes against GBNV in local lesion host (Cowpea-VBN3). Based on the reduction in lesion number and virus titer as estimated through both DAC ELISA and qPCR in cowpea, the bacterial endophytes viz., Bacillus licheniformis Soya1, Bacillus tequilensis NBL6, and Bacillus velezensis VB7 were selected and further tested in tomato. The study revealed the well-defined antiviral efficacy of these endophytes against GBNV. The percentage of disease incidence ranged from 16 to 24% in endophyte-treated tomato plants compared with untreated plants (88%). In addition, symptom severity was reduced, and the application of endophytes also in promotion of the growth compared with untreated control. DAC ELISA revealed that the tomato plants treated with bacterial endophytes challenged with GBNV showed reduction in the virus titer (0.26-0.39 @ OD 405 nm) at different days of interval after inoculation (0, 5, and 10 days) compared with untreated control (3.475 @ OD 405 nm). Additionally, reduction in the viral copy number in bacterial endophyte-treated plants was evident by real-time PCR. Furthermore, tomato plants bacterized with endophytes depicted significant correlation and reduction in viral load and disease incidence as revealed by the principal-component biplot analysis. Thus, the application of bacterial endophytes has a potential role in reducing the disease incidence, severity, and titer value of GBNV, which will be the promising management approach in future to mitigate the virus infection in tomato plants.
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- M. Gayathri
- Department of Plant Pathology, Centre for Plant Protection Studies, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Centre for Plant Protection Studies, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Centre for Plant Protection Studies, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India
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- Agriculture College and Research Institute, Kudumiyanmalai, Pudukottai, India
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- Department of Plant Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Saiyam D, Dubey A, Malla MA, Kumar A. Lipopeptides from Bacillus: unveiling biotechnological prospects-sources, properties, and diverse applications. Braz J Microbiol 2024; 55:281-295. [PMID: 38216798 PMCID: PMC10920585 DOI: 10.1007/s42770-023-01228-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024] Open
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Bacillus sp. has proven to be a goldmine of diverse bioactive lipopeptides, finding wide-range of industrial applications. This review highlights the importance of three major families of lipopeptides (iturin, fengycin, and surfactin) produced by Bacillus sp. and their diverse activities against plant pathogens. This review also emphasizes the role of non-ribosomal peptide synthetases (NRPS) as significant enzymes responsible for synthesizing these lipopeptides, contributing to their peptide diversity. Literature showed that these lipopeptides exhibit potent antifungal activity against various plant pathogens and highlight their specific mechanisms, such as siderophore activity, pore-forming properties, biofilm inhibition, and dislodging activity. The novelty of this review comes from its comprehensive coverage of Bacillus sp. lipopeptides, their production, classification, mechanisms of action, and potential applications in plant protection. It also emphasizes the importance of ongoing research for developing new and enhanced antimicrobial agents. Furthermore, this review article highlights the need for future research to improve the production efficiency of these lipopeptides for commercial applications. It recognizes the potential for these lipopeptides to expand the field of biological pest management for both existing and emerging plant diseases.
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- Diksha Saiyam
- Metagenomics and Secretomics Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, Dr. Harisingh Gour University (A Central University), Sagar, 470003, MP, India
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- Metagenomics and Secretomics Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, Dr. Harisingh Gour University (A Central University), Sagar, 470003, MP, India
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- Metagenomics and Secretomics Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, Dr. Harisingh Gour University (A Central University), Sagar, 470003, MP, India
- Department of Zoology, Dr. Harisingh Gour University (A Central University), Sagar, 470003, MP, India
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- Metagenomics and Secretomics Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, Dr. Harisingh Gour University (A Central University), Sagar, 470003, MP, India.
- Metagenomics and Secretomics Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Allahabad (A Central University), Prayagraj, 211002, UP, India.
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Yadav U, Anand V, Kumar S, Srivastava S, Mishra SK, Chauhan PS, Singh PC. Endophytic biofungicide Bacillus subtilis (NBRI-W9) reshapes the metabolic homeostasis disrupted by the chemical fungicide, propiconazole in tomato plants to provide sustainable immunity against non-target bacterial pathogens. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 343:123144. [PMID: 38123116 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.123144] [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: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Chemical and microbial fungicides (Bio/fungicide) act differentially on plant systems. The present work assessed the metabolic profile of tomato plants vis-a-vis endophytic diversity after spraying of Propiconazole (PCZ) and endophytic biofungicide Bacillus subtilis (W9). Bio/fungicides were sprayed on tomato plants and evaluated for phenotypic, biochemical, and metabolic profiles after one week. In W9 treatment, a significant increase in relative abundance of several metabolites was observed including sugars, sugar alcohols, fatty-acids, organic-acids, and amino-acids. Polysaccharides and fatty acids showed a significant positive correlation with Rhizobiales, Burkholderiales, Bacillales, and Lactobacillales, respectively (p < 0.05). The PCZ and W9 treated plant's metabolic status significantly affected their resistance to non-target, bacterial pathogen P. syringae. Compared to PCZ and control, W9 treatment reduced the ROS deposition and expression of antioxidants gene GPx, PO (~0.1-1.7fold). It enhanced the genes related to the Phenylpropanoid pathway (∼1.6-5.2 fold), PR protein (~1.2-3.4 fold), and JA biosynthesis (~1.7-4.3 fold), resulting in reduced disease incidence. The results provide novel insights into the effects of endophytic biofungicide and chemical fungicides on the plant's metabolic status, its relation to the endophytes, and role in altering the plant's immune system.
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- Udit Yadav
- Microbial Technology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, 226 001, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) CSIR-HRDC, Kamla Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201 002, India
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- Microbial Technology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, 226 001, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) CSIR-HRDC, Kamla Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201 002, India
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- Microbial Technology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, 226 001, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) CSIR-HRDC, Kamla Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201 002, India
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- Microbial Technology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, 226 001, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) CSIR-HRDC, Kamla Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201 002, India
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- Microbial Technology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, 226 001, India
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- Microbial Technology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, 226 001, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) CSIR-HRDC, Kamla Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201 002, India
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- Microbial Technology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, 226 001, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) CSIR-HRDC, Kamla Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201 002, India.
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Fan Y, He X, Dai J, Yang N, Jiang Q, Xu Z, Tang X, Yu Y, Xiao M. Induced Resistance Mechanism of Bacillus velezensis S3-1 Against Pepper Wilt. Curr Microbiol 2023; 80:367. [PMID: 37819393 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-023-03470-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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In recent years, pepper wilt has emerged as a pivotal constraint on pepper yield augmentation. Bacillus velezensis S3-1, with a wide array of hosts, can be used as both a biocontrol agent and biofertilizer. Nonetheless, the precise mechanisms underpinning its employment in combating pepper wilt remain cloaked in ambiguity. In our study, we found that B. velezensis S3-1 could significantly inhibit Fusarium sp. F1T that caused pepper wilt. S3-1 could effectively inhibit both the growth and germination of F1T conidia, leading to a reduction in the spore germination percentage from 83.2 to 37.1% in vitro experiments. Additionally, leaf detachment experiments revealed that the volatile compounds produced by S3-1 could inhibit the spread of pepper leaf spot area. Moreover, we observed a significant decrease in the content of malondialdehyde (MDA) in pepper treated with S3-1, along with a significant increase in the content of soluble protein, polyphenol oxidase (PPO), peroxidase (POD), and phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) in pepper. Furthermore, RT-PCR analysis showed that the expression of the defense genes CaPR 1 and CaPIN II in pepper after treatment with S3-1 was significantly upregulated, suggesting that S3-1 had the potential to induce systemic resistance in pepper, thereby enhancing its disease resistance. Hence, our findings suggest that S3-1 can be a promising biocontrol agent for managing pepper wilt in modern agriculture.
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- Yongjie Fan
- College of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, People's Republic of China.
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Aizaz M, Khan I, Lubna, Asaf S, Bilal S, Jan R, Khan AL, Kim KM, AL-Harrasi A. Enhanced Physiological and Biochemical Performance of Mung Bean and Maize under Saline and Heavy Metal Stress through Application of Endophytic Fungal Strain SL3 and Exogenous IAA. Cells 2023; 12:1960. [PMID: 37566039 PMCID: PMC10417269 DOI: 10.3390/cells12151960] [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: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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Modern irrigation practices and industrial pollution can contribute to the simultaneous occurrence of salinity and heavy metal contamination in large areas of the world, resulting in significant negative effects on crop productivity and sustainability. This study aimed to investigate the growth-promoting potentials of an important endophytic fungal strain SL3 and to compare its potential with exogenous IAA (indole-3-acetic acid) in the context of salt and heavy metal stress. The strain was assessed for plant growth-promoting traits such as the production of indole-3-acetic acid, gibberellins (GA), and siderophore. We selected two important crops, mung bean and maize, and examined various physiological and biochemical characteristics under 300 mM NaCl and 2.5 mM Pb stress conditions, with and without the application of IAA and SL3. This study's results demonstrated that both IAA and SL3 positively impacted the growth and development of plants under normal and stressed conditions. In NaCl and Pb-induced stress conditions, the growth of mung bean and maize plants was significantly reduced. However, the application of IAA and SL3 helped to alleviate stress, leading to a significant increase in shoot/root length and weight compared to IAA and SL3 non-treated plants. The results revealed that photosynthetic pigments, accumulation of catalase (CAT), phenolic contents, polyphenol oxidase, and flavanols are higher in the IAA and SL3-treated plants than in the non-inoculated plants. This study's findings revealed that applying the SL3 fungal strain positively influenced various physiological and biochemical processes in tested plant species under normal and stress conditions of NaCl and Pb. These findings also suggested that SL3 could be a potential replacement for widely used IAA to promote plant growth by improving photosynthetic efficiency, reducing oxidative stress, and enhancing metabolic activities in plants, including mung and maize. Moreover, this study highlights that SL3 has synergistic effects with IAA in enhancing resilience to salt and heavy stress and offers a promising avenue for future agricultural applications in salt and heavy metal-affected regions.
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- Muhammad Aizaz
- Natural and Medical Science Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa 616, Oman; (M.A.); (I.K.); (L.); (S.A.)
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- Natural and Medical Science Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa 616, Oman; (M.A.); (I.K.); (L.); (S.A.)
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- Natural and Medical Science Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa 616, Oman; (M.A.); (I.K.); (L.); (S.A.)
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- Natural and Medical Science Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa 616, Oman; (M.A.); (I.K.); (L.); (S.A.)
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- Natural and Medical Science Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa 616, Oman; (M.A.); (I.K.); (L.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Engineering Technology, University of Houston, Sugar Land, TX 77479, USA;
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- Department of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea;
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- Natural and Medical Science Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa 616, Oman; (M.A.); (I.K.); (L.); (S.A.)
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Abdelkhalek A, Bashir S, El-Gendi H, Elbeaino T, El-Rahim WMA, Moawad H. Protective Activity of Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. viciae Strain 33504-Mat209 against Alfalfa Mosaic Virus Infection in Faba Bean Plants. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:2658. [PMID: 37514271 PMCID: PMC10384385 DOI: 10.3390/plants12142658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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The application of Rhizobium spp., nitrogen-fixing plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, as biocontrol agents to enhance systemic disease resistance against plant viral infections is a promising approach towards achieving sustainable and eco-friendly agriculture. However, their potential as antivirals and biocontrol agents is less studied. Herein, the capability of Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. viciae strain 33504-Mat209 was evaluated to promote plant growth and enhance faba bean systemic resistance against alfalfa mosaic virus (AMV) infection. Under greenhouse conditions, the soil inoculation with 3504-Mat209 resulted in notable improvements in growth and an increase in chlorophyll content. This led to a marked decrease in the disease incidence, severity, and viral accumulation level by 48, 74, and 87%, respectively. The protective effect of 33504-Mat209 was linked to significant decreases in non-enzymatic oxidative stress indicators, specifically H2O2 and MDA. Additionally, there were significant increases in the activity of reactive oxygen species scavenging enzymes, such as peroxidase (POX) and polyphenol oxidase (PPO), compared to the virus treatment. The elevated transcript levels of polyphenolic pathway genes (C4H, HCT, C3H, and CHS) and pathogenesis-related protein-1 were also observed. Out of 18 detected compounds, HPLC analysis revealed that 33504-Mat209-treated plants increased the accumulation of several compounds, such as gallic acid, chlorogenic acid, catechin, pyrocatechol, daidzein, quercetin, and cinnamic acid. Therefore, the ability of 33504-Mat209 to promote plant growth and induce systemic resistance against AMV infection has implications for utilizing 33504-Mat209 as a fertilizer and biocontrol agent. This could potentially introduce a new strategy for safeguarding crops, promoting sustainability, and ensuring environmental safety in the agricultural sector. As far as we know, this is the first study of biological control of AMV mediated by Rhizobium spp. in faba bean plants.
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- Ahmed Abdelkhalek
- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnosis Department, ALCRI, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, New Borg El Arab City 21934, Egypt
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- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnosis Department, ALCRI, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, New Borg El Arab City 21934, Egypt
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- Bioprocess Development Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, New Borg El Arab City 21934, Egypt
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- Istituto Agronomico Mediterraneo di Bari (CIHEAM-IAMB), Via Ceglie 9, Valenzano, 70010 Bari, Italy
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- Agriculture Microbiology Department, National Research Centre, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Agriculture Microbiology Department, National Research Centre, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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Al-Askar AA, Aseel DG, El-Gendi H, Sobhy S, Samy MA, Hamdy E, El-Messeiry S, Behiry SI, Elbeaino T, Abdelkhalek A. Antiviral Activity of Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles from Pomegranate ( Punica granatum L.) Peel Extract against Tobacco Mosaic Virus. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:plants12112103. [PMID: 37299082 DOI: 10.3390/plants12112103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) is a major pathogen affecting tomato plants worldwide. The efficacy of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) mediated by Punica granatum biowaste peel extract in mitigating the negative impact of TMV infection on tomato growth and oxidative stress was investigated through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-Visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometer, X-ray Diffraction (XRD), dynamic light scattering (DLS), zeta potential, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and Fourier-transform infrared spectra (FTIR). Results of SEM analysis of green Ag-NPs revealed the presence of condensed spherical or round NPs with diameters ranging between 61 and 97 nm. TEM confirmed the SEM results and showed round-shaped Ag-NPs with an average size of 33.37 ± 12.7 nm. The elemental analysis (EDX) of prepared Ag-NPs revealed the presence of elemental Ag as a major peak (64.43%) at 3-3.5 KeV. The FTIR revealed several functional groups on the prepared Ag-NPs, for which three treatment strategies for Ag-NP applications were evaluated in the greenhouse study and compared to inoculated TMV and control plants: pre-infection treatment (TB), post-infection treatment (TA), and dual treatment (TD). The results showed that the TD strategy is the most effective in improving tomato growth and reducing viral replication, whereas all Ag-NP treatments (TB, TA, and TD) were found to significantly increase expression of the pathogenesis-related (PR) genes PR-1 and PR-2, as well as polyphenolic compounds, HQT, and C4H genes compared to control plants. In contrast, the flavonoid content of tomato plants was not affected by the viral infection, while the phenolic content was significantly reduced in the TMV group. Furthermore, TMV infection led to a significant increase in oxidative stress markers MDA and H2O2, as well as a reduction in the enzymatic activity of the antioxidants PPO, SOD, and POX. Our results clearly showed that the application of Ag-NPs on TMV-infected plants reduces virus accumulation, delays viral replication in all treatments, and greatly enhances the expression of the CHS gene involved in flavonoid biosynthesis. Overall, these findings suggest that treatment with Ag-NPs may be an effective strategy to mitigate the negative impact of TMV infection on tomato plants.
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- Abdulaziz A Al-Askar
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnosis Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, Alexandria 21934, Egypt
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- Bioprocess Development Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, New Borg El-Arab City 21934, Egypt
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- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnosis Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, Alexandria 21934, Egypt
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- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnosis Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, Alexandria 21934, Egypt
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- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnosis Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, Alexandria 21934, Egypt
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21545, Egypt
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- Agricultural Botany Department, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Alexandria 21531, Egypt
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- Istituto Agronomico Mediterraneo di Bari, Via Ceglie 9, 70010 Valenzano Bari, Italy
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- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnosis Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, Alexandria 21934, Egypt
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Phytochemical Characterization and Antifungal Efficacy of Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora L.) Extract against Phytopathogenic Fungi. SEPARATIONS 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/separations10030189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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Cinnamomum camphora methanolic extract was tested for antifungal activity against three common, isolated, widespread phytopathogens: Alternaria alternata, Fusarium solani, and Fusarium oxysporum, which were molecularly identified and assigned accession numbers ON795987, ON795988, and ON795989, respectively. At 4000 µg/mL, the highest concentration of C. camphora methanolic extract inhibits the fungal mycelia weight of F. oxysporum, A. alternata, and F. solani by 60, 49, and 24%, respectively. The presence of several bioactive metabolites in the C. camphora extract could explain its antifungal activity. The presence of numerous phenolic and flavonoid compounds in the extract was revealed by HPLC analysis, including catechin and gallic acid, which had the highest concentrations of 6.21 and 6.98 µg/mL, respectively. Furthermore, osmoprotectants, total amino acids, and glycine betaine were abundant. Furthermore, total antioxidant activities, as measured by PMA and DPPH, were significant. The most abundant compound in the extract, according to GC-MS analysis, was mono(2-ethylhexyl) ester of 1,2-benzene dicarboxylic acid. Based on its in vitro efficacy in inhibiting mycelial growth weight, the tested extract could be recommended as a safe fungicide instead of a chemical treatment.
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Zhao Y, Zhang F, Mickan B, Wang D. Inoculation of wheat with Bacillus sp. wp-6 altered amino acid and flavonoid metabolism and promoted plant growth. PLANT CELL REPORTS 2023; 42:165-179. [PMID: 36348065 DOI: 10.1007/s00299-022-02947-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Inoculation of wheat seedling with Bacillus sp. wp-6 changed amino acid metabolism and flavonoid synthesis and promoted plant growth. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), which can reduce the use of agrochemicals, is vital for the development of sustainable agriculture. In this study, proteomics and metabolomics analyses were performed to investigate the effects of inoculation with a PGPR, Bacillus sp. wp-6, on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedling growth. The results showed that inoculation with Bacillus sp. wp-6 increased shoot and root fresh weights by 19% and 18%, respectively, after 40 days. The expression levels of alpha-linolenic acid metabolism-related proteins and metabolites (lipoxygenase 2, allene oxide synthase 2, jasmonic acid, 17-hydroxylinolenic acid) and flavonoid biosynthesis-related proteins and metabolites (chalcone synthase 2 and PHC 4'-O-glucoside) were up-regulated. In addition, the expression levels of amino acid metabolism-related proteins (NADH-dependent glutamate synthase, bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine, anthranilate synthase alpha subunit 1, and 3-phosphoshikimate 1-carboxyvinyltransferase) and metabolites (L-aspartate, L-arginine, and S-glutathionyl-L-cysteine) were also significantly up-regulated. Among them, NADH-dependent glutamate synthase and bifunctional aspartokinase/homoserine could act as regulators of nitrogen metabolism. Overall, inoculation of wheat with Bacillus sp. wp-6 altered alpha-linolenic acid metabolism, amino acid metabolism, and flavonoid synthesis and promoted wheat seedling growth. This study will deepen our understanding of the mechanism by which Bacillus sp. wp-6 promotes wheat growth using proteomics and metabolomics.
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- Yaguang Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Oasis Ecological Agriculture of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, North 4th Street No. 221, Shihezi, 832003, Xinjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Oasis Ecological Agriculture of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, North 4th Street No. 221, Shihezi, 832003, Xinjiang, China.
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- Institute of Agriculture, School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Perth, WA, 6001, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Oasis Ecological Agriculture of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, North 4th Street No. 221, Shihezi, 832003, Xinjiang, China
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Abdelkhalek A, Yassin Y, Abdel-Megeed A, Abd-Elsalam KA, Moawad H, Behiry SI. Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. viciae-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles for Controlling Bean Yellow Mosaic Virus (BYMV) Infection in Faba Bean Plants. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:plants12010045. [PMID: 36616172 PMCID: PMC9823325 DOI: 10.3390/plants12010045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The faba bean plant (Vicia faba L.) is one of the world's most important legume crops and can be infected with various viral diseases that affect its production. One of the more significant viruses in terms of economic impact is bean yellow mosaic virus (BYMV). The current study used the molecularly identified Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. viciae strain 33504-Borg1, a nitrogen-fixing bacteria, to biosynthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) to control BYMV disease in faba bean plants. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), a particle size analyzer (PSA) with dynamic light scattering (DLS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were used to characterize the prepared AgNPs. The DLS, SEM, and TEM analyses revealed that the AgNPs were spherical and rough, with sizes ranging from 13.7 to 40 nm. The FTIR analysis recognized various functional groups related to AgNP capping and stability. Under greenhouse conditions, spraying faba bean leaves with the AgNPs (100 µg/mL) 24 h before BYMV inoculation induced plant resistance and reduced plant disease severity and virus concentration levels. Contrarily, the AgNP treatment enhanced plant health by raising photosynthetic rates, increasing the fresh and dry weight of the faba bean plants, and increasing other measured metrics to levels comparable to healthy controls. Antioxidant enzymes (peroxidase and polyphenol oxidase) inhibited the development of BYMV in the faba bean plants treated with the AgNPs. The AgNPs decreased oxidative stress markers (H2O2 and MDA) in the faba bean plants. The plants treated with the AgNPs showed higher expression levels of PR-1 and HQT than the control plants. The study findings could be used to develop a simple, low-cost, and environmentally friendly method of protecting the faba bean plant from BYMV.
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- Ahmed Abdelkhalek
- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnostic Department, ALCRI, City of Scientific Research and Technological Application (SRTA-City), Alexandria 21934, Egypt
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- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnostic Department, ALCRI, City of Scientific Research and Technological Application (SRTA-City), Alexandria 21934, Egypt
- Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Alexandria 21531, Egypt
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- Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Alexandria 21531, Egypt
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- Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Centre, Giza 12619, Egypt
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- Agriculture Microbiology Department, National Research Centre, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Agricultural Botany Department, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Alexandria 21531, Egypt
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Abdelkhalek A, El-Gendi H, Alotibi FO, Al-Askar AA, Elbeaino T, Behiry SI, Abd-Elsalam KA, Moawad H. Ocimum basilicum-Mediated Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Induces Innate Immune Responses against Cucumber Mosaic Virus in Squash. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:plants11202707. [PMID: 36297731 PMCID: PMC9609463 DOI: 10.3390/plants11202707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) causes a significant threat to crop output sustainability and human nutrition worldwide, since it is one of the most prevalent plant viruses infecting most kinds of plants. Nowadays, different types of nanomaterials are applied as a control agent against different phytopathogens. However, their effects against viral infections are still limited. In the current study, the antiviral activities of the biosynthesized silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) mediated by aqueous extract of Ocimum basilicum against cucumber mosaic virus in squash (Cucurbita pepo L.) were investigated. The prepared Ag-NPs were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and zeta potential distribution techniques. DLS, SEM, and TEM analyses showed that the Ag-NPs were spherical, with sizes ranging from 26.3 to 83 nm with an average particle size of about 32.6 nm. FTIR identified different functional groups responsible for the capping and stability of Ag-NPs. The zeta potential was reported as being -11.1 mV. Under greenhouse conditions, foliar sprays of Ag-NPs (100 µg/mL) promoted growth, delayed disease symptom development, and significantly reduced CMV accumulation levels of treated plants compared to non-treated plants. Treatment with Ag-NPs 24 h before or after CMV infection reduced CMV accumulation levels by 92% and 86%, respectively. There was also a significant increase in total soluble carbohydrates, free radical scavenging activity, antioxidant enzymes (PPO, SOD, and POX), as well as total phenolic and flavonoid content. Furthermore, systemic resistance was induced by significantly increasing the expression levels of pathogenesis-related genes (PR-1 and PR-5) and polyphenolic pathway genes (HCT and CHI). These findings suggest that Ag-NPs produced by O. basilicum could be used as an elicitor agent and as a control agent in the induction and management of plant viral infections.
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- Ahmed Abdelkhalek
- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnosis Department, ALCRI, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, New Borg El Arab City 21934, Egypt
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- Bioprocess Development Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, New Borg El-Arab City 21934, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Istituto Agronomico Mediterraneo di Bari (CIHEAM-IAMB), Via Ceglie 9, Valenzano, 70010 Bari, Italy
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- Agricultural Botany Department, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Alexandria 21531, Egypt
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- Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Centre, Giza 12619, Egypt
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- Agriculture Microbiology Department, National Research Centre, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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Abdelkhalek A, Aseel DG, Király L, Künstler A, Moawad H, Al-Askar AA. Induction of Systemic Resistance to Tobacco mosaic virus in Tomato through Foliar Application of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Strain TBorg1 Culture Filtrate. Viruses 2022; 14:v14081830. [PMID: 36016452 PMCID: PMC9416369 DOI: 10.3390/v14081830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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The application of microbe-derived products as natural biocontrol agents to boost systemic disease resistance to virus infections in plants is a prospective strategy to make agriculture more sustainable and environmentally friendly. In the current study, the rhizobacterium Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain TBorg1 was identified based on 16S rRNA, rpoB, and gyrA gene sequences, and evaluated for its efficiency in conferring protection of tomato from infection by Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV). Under greenhouse circumstances, foliar sprays of TBorg1 culture filtrate (TBorg1-CF) promoted tomato growth, lowered disease severity, and significantly decreased TMV accumulation in systemically infected leaves of treated plants relative to untreated controls. TMV accumulation was reduced by 90% following the dual treatment, applied 24 h before and after TMV infection. Significant increases in levels of total soluble carbohydrates, proteins, and ascorbic acid were also found. In addition, a significant rise in activities of enzymes capable of scavenging reactive oxygen species (PPO and POX), as well as decreased levels of non-enzymatic oxidative stress markers (H2O2 and MDA) were observed, compared to untreated plants. Enhanced systemic resistance to TMV was indicated by significantly increased transcript accumulation of polyphenolic pathway (C4H, HCT, and CHI) and pathogenesis-related (PR-1 and PR-5) genes. Out of the 15 compounds identified in the GC-MS analysis, 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid mono(2-ethylhexyl) ester and phenol, 2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl), as well as L-proline, N-valeryl-, and heptadecyl ester were present in the highest concentrations in the ethyl acetate extract of TBorg1-CF. In addition, significant amounts of n-hexadecanoic acid, pyrrolo [1,2-a] pyrazine-1,4-dione hexahydro-3-(2-methylpropyl)-, nonane, 5-butyl-, and eicosane were also detected. These compounds may act as inducers of systemic resistance to viral infection. Our findings indicate that the newly isolated B. amyloliquefaciens strain TBorg1 could be a potentially useful rhizobacterium for promoting plant growth and a possible source of biocontrol agents for combating plant virus infections.
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- Ahmed Abdelkhalek
- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnosis Department, ALCRI, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, New Borg El Arab City 21934, Egypt
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +20-1007556883
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- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnosis Department, ALCRI, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, New Borg El Arab City 21934, Egypt
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- Centre for Agricultural Research, Plant Protection Institute, ELKH, P.O. Box 102, H-1022 Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Agricultural Research, Plant Protection Institute, ELKH, P.O. Box 102, H-1022 Budapest, Hungary
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- Agriculture Microbiology Department, National Research Centre, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Protective and Curative Activities of Paenibacillus polymyxa against Zucchini yellow mosaic virus Infestation in Squash Plants. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:biology11081150. [PMID: 36009777 PMCID: PMC9405448 DOI: 10.3390/biology11081150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The use of microbial products as natural biocontrol agents to increase a plant's systemic resistance to viral infections is a promising way to make agriculture more sustainable and less harmful to the environment. The rhizobacterium Paenibacillus polymyxa has been shown to have strong biocontrol action against plant diseases, but its antiviral activity has been little investigated. Here, the efficiency of the culture filtrate of the P. polymyxa strain SZYM (Acc# ON149452) to protect squash (Cucurbita pepo L.) plants against a Zucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMV, Acc# ON159933) infection was evaluated. Under greenhouse conditions, the foliar application of the culture filtrate of SZYM either in protective or curative treatment conditions enhanced squash growth, reduced disease severity, and decreased ZYMV accumulation levels in the treated plants when compared to the non-treated plants. The protective treatment group exhibited the highest inhibitory effect (80%), with significant increases in their total soluble carbohydrates, total soluble protein content, ascorbic acid content, and free radical scavenging activity. Furthermore, a considerable increase in the activities of reactive oxygen species scavenging enzymes (superoxide dismutase, polyphenol oxidase, and peroxidase) were also found. In addition, the induction of systemic resistance with a significant elevation in the transcriptional levels of polyphenolic pathway genes (CHS, PAL, and C3H) and pathogenesis-related genes (PR-1 and PR-3) was observed. Out of the 14 detected compounds in the GC-MS analysis, propanoic acid, benzenedicarboxylic acid, tetradecanoic acid, and their derivatives, as well as pyrrolo [1,2-a] pyrazine-1,4-dione, hexahydro-3-(2-methylpropyl) were the primary ingredient compounds in the ethyl acetate extract of the SZYM-culture filtrate. Such compounds may act as elicitor molecules that induce systemic resistance against viral infection. Consequently, P. polymyxa can be considered a powerful plant growth-promoting bacterium (PGPB) in agricultural applications as well as a source of bioactive compounds for sustainable disease management. As far as we know, this is the first time that P. polymyxa has been shown to fight viruses in plants.
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