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Liu X, Zeng X, Zhu Y, Wang W, Huang S, Qiao X, Wang Z, Di H, Qu J. Degradation of betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase transgenic maize BZ-136 straw and its effects on soil nutrients and fungal community. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1180310. [PMID: 37346754 PMCID: PMC10279975 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1180310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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The development of salt-alkali tolerant genetically modified crops represents an important approach to increase grain production in saline-alkali soils. However, there is a paucity of research on the impact of such genetically modified crops on soil microbial diversity. This study aims to investigate the straw degradation of betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase (BADH) transgenic maize BZ-136 and its effects on soil chemical properties, fungal community composition, community diversity and ecological function compared to non-transgenic maize Zheng58 straw. The degradation experiments of BZ-136 straw were carried out under a simulated burying condition with saline-alkali soil for 210 days. The results showed that the degradation rate of C and N of BZ-136 straw was significantly faster than that of Zheng58 in the early stage (p < 0.05). Compared to Zheng58, the straw degradation of BZ-136 increased the soil available nitrogen (AN), total phosphorus (TP), and available phosphorus (AP) in the early stage (p < 0.05). The AN content of soil with BZ-136 straw was 18.16 and 12.86% higher than that of soil with Zheng58 at day 60 and 120 (p < 0.05). The TP content of soil with BZ-136 was higher 20.9 and 20.59% than that with Zheng58 at day 30 and 90 (p < 0.05). The AP content of soil with BZ-136 was 53.44% higher than that with Zheng58 at day 60 (p < 0.05). The straw degradation of BZ-136 increased the OTU number of soil fungal community by 127 (p < 0.05) at day 60, and increased Chao1 and Shannon index at day 60 and 180 (p < 0.05). The degradation rate of C and N in BZ-136 straw was higher than that in Zheng58 at early stage, which led to the phased increase of soil AN and TP contents, and the obvious changes of relative abundances (RA) of some genera and guilds. These findings are important as they provide insight into the potential benefits of BADH transgenic crops in upgrading the soil fertility and the fungal community diversity.
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- Xuesheng Liu
- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Agronomy, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Agronomy, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Agronomy, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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Sun R, Wang X, Alhaj Hamoud Y, Lu M, Shaghaleh H, Zhang W, Zhang C, Ma C. Dynamic variation of bacterial community assemblage and functional profiles during rice straw degradation. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1173442. [PMID: 37125169 PMCID: PMC10140369 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1173442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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Bacteria is one of the most important drivers of straw degradation. However, the changes in bacterial community assemblage and straw-decomposing profiles during straw decomposition are not well understood. Based on cultivation-dependent and independent technologies, this study revealed that the "common species" greatly contributed to the dynamic variation of bacterial community during straw decomposition. Twenty-three functional strains involved in straw decomposition were isolated, but only seven were detected in the high-throughput sequencing data. The straw decomposers, including the isolated strains and the agents determined by functional prediction, constituted only 0.024% (on average) of the total bacterial community. The ecological network showed that most of the identified decomposers were self-existent without associations with other species. These results showed that during straw composition, community assembly might be greatly determined by the majority, but straw decomposition functions might be largely determined by the minority and emphasized the importance of the rare species in community-specific functions.
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- Ruibo Sun
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Farmland Ecological Conservation and Pollution Prevention, Research Centre of Phosphorus Efficient Utilization and Water Environment Protection Along the Yangtze River Economic Belt, College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Key Laboratory of JiangHuai Arable Land Resources Protection and Eco-restoration, Ministry of Natural Resources, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Farmland Ecological Conservation and Pollution Prevention, Research Centre of Phosphorus Efficient Utilization and Water Environment Protection Along the Yangtze River Economic Belt, College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Key Laboratory of JiangHuai Arable Land Resources Protection and Eco-restoration, Ministry of Natural Resources, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Farmland Ecological Conservation and Pollution Prevention, Research Centre of Phosphorus Efficient Utilization and Water Environment Protection Along the Yangtze River Economic Belt, College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Key Laboratory of JiangHuai Arable Land Resources Protection and Eco-restoration, Ministry of Natural Resources, Hefei, China
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- College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Farmland Ecological Conservation and Pollution Prevention, Research Centre of Phosphorus Efficient Utilization and Water Environment Protection Along the Yangtze River Economic Belt, College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Key Laboratory of JiangHuai Arable Land Resources Protection and Eco-restoration, Ministry of Natural Resources, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Farmland Ecological Conservation and Pollution Prevention, Research Centre of Phosphorus Efficient Utilization and Water Environment Protection Along the Yangtze River Economic Belt, College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Key Laboratory of JiangHuai Arable Land Resources Protection and Eco-restoration, Ministry of Natural Resources, Hefei, China
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, National Academy of Agriculture Green Development, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions, Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Chaochun Zhang, ; Chao Ma,
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Farmland Ecological Conservation and Pollution Prevention, Research Centre of Phosphorus Efficient Utilization and Water Environment Protection Along the Yangtze River Economic Belt, College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Key Laboratory of JiangHuai Arable Land Resources Protection and Eco-restoration, Ministry of Natural Resources, Hefei, China
- *Correspondence: Chaochun Zhang, ; Chao Ma,
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Fernandes MF, Lopes LD, Dick RP. Microbial dynamics associated with the decomposition of coconut and maize residues in a microcosm experiment with tropical soils under two nitrogen fertilization levels. J Appl Microbiol 2021; 131:1261-1273. [PMID: 33539603 DOI: 10.1111/jam.15021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIMS The microbial dynamics associated with the decomposition of maize (Zea mays) and coconut (Cocos nucifera) residues were investigated to assess the feasibility of using them as mulch in tropical soils. METHODS AND RESULTS Phospholipid fatty-acid (PLFA) profiling, microbial biomass (MB-C), basal respiration, C-cycle enzyme activities and inorganic N dynamics were monitored in a microcosm experiment incubating soil samples with plant residues for 425 days. Maize stover (MS) showed a higher decomposition, respiration rate, MB-C, enzymes activities and shift in microbial community structure than coconut husk (CH), which was barely changed. In MS, the lower N level increased C losses and decreased N mineralization compared to the higher N level. CONCLUSIONS Maize stover is suitable for mulching and has a high potential of increasing soil quality if the proper N fertilization level is used, avoiding excessive C mineralization and N immobilization. Coconut husk decomposition was mostly impaired, indicating that a pre-processing is necessary to improve the benefits of this residue. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY Tropical soils are prone to degradation. Mulching can promote soil conservation, but depends on residue type and soil chemistry. Our study showed that MS managed under the recommended N fertilization level is suitable for mulching while CH is highly inaccessible for microbial degradation.
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- M F Fernandes
- Department of Crop and Soil Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA.,Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa), Embrapa Coastal Tablelands, Aracaju, SE, Brazil
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- Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa), Embrapa Coastal Tablelands, Aracaju, SE, Brazil
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- Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa), Embrapa Coastal Tablelands, Aracaju, SE, Brazil.,School of Environment and Natural Resources, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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