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Zheng Y, Liu T, Wang Z, Wang X, Wang H, Li Y, Zheng W, Wei S, Leng Y, Li J, Yang Y, Liu Y, Li Z, Wang Q, Tian Y. Whole-genome sequencing and secondary metabolite exploration of the novel Bacillus velezensis BN with broad-spectrum antagonistic activity against fungal plant pathogens. Front Microbiol 2025; 15:1498653. [PMID: 39831126 PMCID: PMC11738913 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1498653] [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: 09/19/2024] [Accepted: 11/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2025] Open
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The utilization of chemical pesticides recovers 30%-40% of food losses. However, their application has also triggered a series of problems, including food safety, environmental pollution, pesticide resistance, and incidents of poisoning. Consequently, green pesticides are increasingly seen as viable alternatives to their chemical counterparts. Among these, Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR), which are found within plant rhizosphere, stand out for their capacity to stimulate plant growth. Recently, we isolated a strain, BN, with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity from the rhizosphere of Lilium brownii. Identification revealed that this strain belongs to the species Bacillus velezensis and exhibits significant inhibitory effects against various fungal plant pathogens. The complete genome sequence of B. velezensis BN consists of a circular chromosome with a length of 3,929,791 bp, includes 3,747 protein-coding genes, 81 small RNAs, 27 rRNAs, and 86 tRNAs. Genomic analysis revealed that 29% of the genes are directly involved in plant growth, while 70% of the genes are indirectly involved. In addition, 12 putative biosynthetic gene clusters were identified, responsible for the synthesis of secondary metabolites, such as non-ribosomal peptides, lanthipeptides, polyketides, siderophores, and terpenes. These findings provide a scientific basis for the development of efficient antimicrobial agents and the construction of biopesticide production platforms in chassis cells.
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- Yanli Zheng
- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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Le Han H, Pham PTV, Kim SG, Chan SS, Khoo KS, Chew KW, Show PL, Tran TNT, Nguyen HTV, Nguyen PTD. Isolation and Characterization of Antimicrobial Peptides Isolated from Brevibacillus halotolerans 7WMA2 for the Activity Against Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens. Mol Biotechnol 2024; 66:3618-3627. [PMID: 38042757 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-023-00963-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
Abstract
Multidrug resistance to pathogens has posed a severe threat to public health. The threat could be addressed by antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) with broad-spectrum suppression. In this study, Brevibacillus halotolerans 7WMA2, isolated from marine sediment, produced AMPs against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The AMPs were precipitated by ammonium sulfate 30% (w/v) from culture broth and dialyzed by a 1 kDa membrane. Tryptone Soy Agar (TSA) was used for the cultivation and resulted in the largest bacteria-inhibiting zones under aerobic conditions at 25 °C, 48 h. An SDS-PAGE gel overlay test revealed that strain 7WMA2 could produce AMPs of 5-10 kDa and showed no degradation when held at 121 °C for 30 min at a wide pH 2-12 range. The AMPs did not cause toxicity to HeLa cells with concentrations up to 500 µg/mL while increasing the arbitrary unit up to eight times. The study showed that the AMPs produced were unique, with broad-spectrum antimicrobial ability.
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- Ho Le Han
- The University of Danang, University of Science and Technology, 54 Nguyen Luong Bang St., Danang, 550000, Viet Nam.
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- Biological Resource Center/Korean Collection for Type Cultures (KCTC), Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup, 56212, Republic of Korea
- University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Institut Sains Biologi, Fakulti Sains, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Material Science, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Shakhbout Bin Sultan St, Zone 1, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- The University of Danang, University of Technology and Education, 48 Cao Thang st, Danang, 550000, Viet Nam
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- The University of Danang, University of Technology and Education, 48 Cao Thang st, Danang, 550000, Viet Nam.
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Mankoti M, Pandit NK, Meena SS, Mohanty A. Investigating the genomic and metabolic abilities of PGPR Pseudomonas fluorescens in promoting plant growth and fire blight management. Mol Genet Genomics 2024; 299:110. [PMID: 39601883 DOI: 10.1007/s00438-024-02198-3] [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: 06/30/2024] [Accepted: 10/26/2024] [Indexed: 11/29/2024]
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Pseudomonas fluorescens is commonly found in diverse environments and is well known for its metabolic and antagonistic properties. Despite its remarkable attributes, its potential role in promoting plant growth remains unexplored. This study examines these traits across 14 strains residing in diverse rhizosphere environments through pangenome and comparative genome analysis, alongside molecular docking studies against Erwinia amylovora to combat fire blight. Whole genome analysis revealed circular chromosome (6.01-7.07 Mb) with GC content averaging 59.95-63.39%. Predicted genes included 16S rRNA and protein-coding genes ranging from 4435 to 6393 bp and 1527 to 1541 bp, respectively. Pangenome analysis unveiled an open pangenome, shedding light on genetic factors influencing plant growth promotion and biocontrol, including nitrogen fixation, phosphorus solubilization, siderophore production, stress tolerance, flagella biosynthesis, and induced systemic resistance. Furthermore, pyrrolnitrin, phenazine-1-carboxylic acid, pyoluteorin, lokisin, 2,4-diacetylpholoroglucinol and pseudomonic acid were identified. Molecular docking against key proteins of E. amylovora highlighted the high binding affinities of 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol, pseudomonic acid, and lokisin. These findings underscore the multifaceted role of P. fluorescens in plant growth promotion and biocontrol, with key biomolecules showing promising applications in plant growth and defense against pathogens.
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- Megha Mankoti
- Department of Biotechnology, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Punjab, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Punjab, India.
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Teng K, Zhou Y, Mao H, Long X, Zhang S, Ma J, Meng D, Yin H, Xiao Y. Synergistic effects of yeast and plant growth-promoting bacteria on Tobacco growth and soil-borne disease suppression: evidence from pot and field experiments. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 15:1489112. [PMID: 39554525 PMCID: PMC11563955 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1489112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2024] [Accepted: 10/15/2024] [Indexed: 11/19/2024]
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Background Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) is an important economic crop, and the use of plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) to enhance its growth and suppress soil-borne diseases has garnered considerable research interest. However, the potential of yeast to augment the growth-promoting and disease-suppressing effects of PGPB on tobacco remains unclear. Methods This study investigated the effects of Pichia sp. microbial fertilizer (J1), PGPB-Klebsiella oxytoca microbial fertilizer (ZS4), and their composite fertilizer (JZ) on tobacco growth indexes, soil properties, and soil microbial community through a pot experiment. Additionally, field experiments were conducted to further assess the efficacy of the composite microbial fertilizer on tobacco growth and the incidences of soil-borne diseases, including tobacco bacterial wilt (TBW) and tobacco black shank (TBS). Results and discussions In the pot experiment, application of the microbial fertilizers significantly enhanced soil organic matter (OM), total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP), total potassium (TK), available phosphorus (AP), and available potassium (AK) levels. Compared to the control group (CK), J1, ZS4, and JZ microbial fertilizers significantly promoted tobacco growth, and the composite microbial fertilizers demonstrated superior to the individual microbial fertilizers. We found that the application of microbial fertilizer led to significant alterations in the structure and composition of the bacterial and fungal communities based on the high-throughput sequencing of 16S rRNA and internal transcribed spacer (ITS) regions. The bacterial and fungal diversity indexes showed a decreasing trend. Key microorganisms such as Sphingomonas, Kitasatospora, Nitrosospira, Mortierella, and Trichoderma were identified as influential in regulating soil physicochemical parameters to enhance tobacco growth. Functional prediction further demonstrated a significant increase in the relative abundances of certain enzymes, including Alkaline phosphatase, 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate deaminase (ACC deaminase), and Peroxidase, as well as antimicrobial substances like Tetracycline, Isoquinoline alkaloid, and Phenylpropanoids, following inoculation with the fertilizer. Besides, field experiments revealed that the JZ fertilizer significantly promoted tobacco growth and reduced the incidence of TBW and TBS, indicating its potential for further application in tobacco cultivation.
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- Kai Teng
- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Tobacco Company Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture Corporation, Jishou, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Tobacco Company Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture Corporation, Jishou, China
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- Hunan Tobacco Company Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture Corporation, Jishou, China
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- Hunan Tobacco Company Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture Corporation, Jishou, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
- Center for the Creation of Chinese Herbal Medicine Varieties, Yuelushan Laboratory, Changsha, China
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Muhammad N, Avila F, Kim SG. Comparative genome analysis of the genus Marivirga and proposal of two novel marine species: Marivirga arenosa sp. nov., and Marivirga salinae sp. nov. BMC Microbiol 2024; 24:245. [PMID: 38970021 PMCID: PMC11225308 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-024-03393-3] [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: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The phylum Bacteroidota represents a significant proportion of heterotrophic bacteria found in marine ecosystems. Members of the phylum Bacteroidota are actively involved in the degradation of biopolymers such as polysaccharides and proteins. Bacteroidota genomes exhibit a significant enrichment of various enzymes, including carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes), carboxypeptidases, esterases, isomerases, peptidases, phosphatases, and sulfatases. The genus Marivirga, a member of the family Marivirgaceae within the phylum Bacteroidota, comprises six documented species. During a microbial diversity study, three novel Marivirga strains (BKB1-2 T, ABR2-2, and BDSF4-3 T) were isolated from the West Sea, Republic of Korea. RESULTS To explore the taxonomic status and genomic characteristics of the novel isolates, we employed a polyphasic taxonomic approach, which included phylogenetic, chemotaxonomic and comprehensive genome analysis. The three isolates were Gram-stain-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped, moderately halophilic, and had a gliding motility. The average nucleotide identity (ANI) and digital DNA-DNA hybridization (dDDH) values among the two isolates, BKB1-2 T and BDSF4-3 T, and the six reference strains were 70.5-76.5% for ANI and 18.1-25.7% for dDDH. Interestingly, the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis showed that the strains harbor genes for a comprehensive pathway for dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium (DNRA), as well as other nitrogen pathways for the reduction of nitrite, nitric oxide, and nitrous oxide. Additionally, the antiSMASH analysis indicated that the strains contained three to eight biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs) associated with the synthesis of secondary metabolites. Furthermore, the strains carried a high number of CAZyme ranging from 53 to 152, which was also demonstrated by an in vitro analysis of degradation of the polysaccharide cellulose, chitin, laminarin, starch, and xylan. Additionally, all the strains carried genes for the metabolism of heavy metals, and exhibited tolerance to heavy metals, with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) in millimoles (mM) in ranges of Co2+ (3-6), Cu2+ (0.2-0.4), Ni2+ (3-5), Zn2+ (2-4), Mn2+ (20-50), and Hg2+ (0.3). CONCLUSIONS Based on polyphasic taxonomic approach, the three isolated strains represent two novel species names Marivirga arenosa sp. nov. (BKB1-2 T = KCTC 82989 T = InaCC B1618T), and Marivirga salinae sp. nov. (BDSF4-3 T = KCTC 82973 T = InaCC B1619T).
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- Neak Muhammad
- Biological Resource Center/Korean Collection for Type Cultures (KCTC), Korea ResearchInstitute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup, Jeonbuk, 56212, the Republic of Korea
- Department of Biotechnology, KRIBB School, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon, 34113, the Republic of Korea
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- Biological Resource Center/Korean Collection for Type Cultures (KCTC), Korea ResearchInstitute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup, Jeonbuk, 56212, the Republic of Korea
- Department of Biotechnology, KRIBB School, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon, 34113, the Republic of Korea
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- Biological Resource Center/Korean Collection for Type Cultures (KCTC), Korea ResearchInstitute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup, Jeonbuk, 56212, the Republic of Korea.
- Department of Biotechnology, KRIBB School, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon, 34113, the Republic of Korea.
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Olanrewaju OS, Glick BR, Babalola OO. Metabolomics-guided utilization of beneficial microbes for climate-resilient crops. Curr Opin Chem Biol 2024; 79:102427. [PMID: 38290195 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2024.102427] [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: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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In the rhizosphere, plants and microbes communicate chemically, especially under environmental stress. Over millions of years, plants and their microbiome have coevolved, sharing various chemicals, including signaling molecules. This mutual exchange impacts bacterial communication and influences plant metabolism. Inter-kingdom signal crosstalk affects bacterial colonization and plant fitness. Beneficial microbes and their metabolomes offer eco-friendly ways to enhance plant resilience and agriculture. Plant metabolites are pivotal in this dynamic interaction between host plants and their interacting beneficial microbes. Understanding these associations is key to engineering a robust microbiome for stress mitigation and improved plant growth. This review explores mechanisms behind plant-microbe interactions, the role of beneficial microbes and metabolomics, and the practical applications for addressing climate change's impact on agriculture. Integrating beneficial microbes' activities and metabolomics' application to study metabolome-driven interaction between host plants and their corresponding beneficial microbes holds promise for enhancing crop resilience and productivity.
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- Oluwaseyi Samuel Olanrewaju
- Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, Potchefstroom Campus, North-West University, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom 2520, South Africa
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- Department of Biology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Food Security and Safety Focus Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa.
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Le Ho H, Tran-Van L, Quyen PTQ, Kim SG, Jiang LM, Chew KW, Khoo KS, Chan SS, Tran TNT, Nguyen TDP. Bioinformatic Approach to Investigate Larvae Gut Microbiota Cellulosimicrobium protaetiae via Whole-Genome Analysis. Mol Biotechnol 2024:10.1007/s12033-023-00984-9. [PMID: 38231315 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-023-00984-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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The insect larvae Protaetia brevitarsis seulensis have recently been researched as a nutritious food source and concentrated on their environmental impacts. Therefore, their gut microbiota has been studied to elucidate their effects and roles on the environment. Of the abundance of bacterial genus identified based on the 16S rRNA genes from isolates of the gut of insect larva Protaetia brevitarsis seulensis, six of the prominent genus were identified as Bacillus (40.2%), Cellulosimicrobium (33.5%), Microbacterium (2.8%), Streptomyces (3%), Krasilnikoviella (17.5%), and Isoptericola (3%) and their similarity of 16S rRNA blast changed from 99 to 100%. Cellulosimicrobium protaetiae BI34T showed strong denitrification and cellulose degradation activity. The newly complete genome sequence of BI34T and the genomes of five species was published in the genus Cellulosimicrobium with emphasis on the denitrification and secondary metabolite genes. In order to elucidate the relationship between the strain BI34T and the host insect larva, the whole-genome sequence was analyzed and compared with the genomes of five strains in the same genus, Cellulosimicrobium, loaded from GenBank. Our results revealed the composition of the gut microbiota of the insect larvae and analyzed the genomic data for the new strain to predict its characteristics and to understand the nitrogen metabolism pathway.
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- Han Le Ho
- The University of Danang, University of Science and Technology, 54 Nguyen Luong Bang St., Da Nang, 550 000, Vietnam
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- The University of Danang, University of Science and Technology, 54 Nguyen Luong Bang St., Da Nang, 550 000, Vietnam
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- The University of Danang, University of Technology and Education, 48 Cao Thang St., Danang, 550 000, Vietnam
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- Biological Resource Center, Korean Collection for Type Cultures (KCTC), Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, 181 Ipsingil, Jeongeup, 56212, Jeonbuk, Korea
- University of Science and Technology (UST), 217 Gajeong-ro, Yuseong, Daejeon, 34113, Korea
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- University of Science and Technology (UST), 217 Gajeong-ro, Yuseong, Daejeon, 34113, Korea
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Institut Sains Biologi, Fakulti Sains, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- The University of Danang, University of Technology and Education, 48 Cao Thang St., Danang, 550 000, Vietnam
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- The University of Danang, University of Technology and Education, 48 Cao Thang St., Danang, 550 000, Vietnam.
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Pino-Hurtado MS, Fernández-Fernández R, Torres C, Robredo B. Searching for Antimicrobial-Producing Bacteria from Soils through an Educational Project and Their Evaluation as Potential Biocontrol Agents. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 13:29. [PMID: 38247588 PMCID: PMC10812812 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics13010029] [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: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious threat to public health due to the lack of effective drugs to combat infectious diseases, which generates the need to search for new antimicrobial substances. In this study, the potential of soil as a source of antimicrobial-producing bacteria (APB) was investigated and the importance of the connection between education and science was emphasized, using service-learning methodologies. Sixty-one soil samples were collected, and 1220 bacterial isolates were recovered. Eighteen of these isolates showed antimicrobial activity against at least 1 of the 12 indicator bacteria tested (including multidrug-resistant and relevant pathogens). The 18 APB were identified by MALDI-TOF and 6 different genera (Bacillus, Brevibacillus, Lysinobacillus, Peribacillus, Streptomyces, and Advenella) and 10 species were identified. The 18 APB were tested for antifungal activity against four phytopathogenic fungi (Botritis cynerea, Lecanicillium fungicola, Trichoderma harzianum, and Cladobotryum mycophilum). Moreover, the antibiotic susceptibility of APB was tested using the disk-diffusion method as well as their β-hemolytic activity (important safety criteria for potential future applications). A total of 10 of the 18 APB were able to inhibit at least 50% of indicator bacteria tested, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), among others. A total of 4 of the 18 APB (3 Bacillus pumilus and 1 Bacillus altitudinis) showed inhibitory activity against two of the four fungal pathogens tested (B. cinerea and L. fungicola), as well as against 5-7 of the 12 bacterial pathogen indicators; these 4 isolates showed susceptibility to the antibiotics tested and lacked β-hemolytic activity and were considered promising APB for use as potential biocontrol agents. In addition, one Brevibacillus laterosporus strain had activity against 83% of indicator bacteria tested including Escherichia coli, MRSA and other methicillin-resistant staphylococci, as well as vancomycin-resistant enterococci (but not against fungi). These results show that soil is a source of APB with relevant antibacterial and antifungal activities, and also emphasize the importance of education and science to raise public awareness of the AMR problem and the strategies to control it.
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- Mario Sergio Pino-Hurtado
- Area of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, OneHealth-UR Research Group, University of La Rioja, 26006 Logroño, Spain; (M.S.P.-H.); (R.F.-F.); (C.T.)
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- Area of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, OneHealth-UR Research Group, University of La Rioja, 26006 Logroño, Spain; (M.S.P.-H.); (R.F.-F.); (C.T.)
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- Area of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, OneHealth-UR Research Group, University of La Rioja, 26006 Logroño, Spain; (M.S.P.-H.); (R.F.-F.); (C.T.)
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- Area of Didactic of Experimental Sciences, OneHealth-UR Research Group, University of La Rioja, 26006 Logroño, Spain
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Cheng T, Xu C, Shao J. Updated immunomodulatory roles of gut flora and microRNAs in inflammatory bowel diseases. Clin Exp Med 2023; 23:1015-1031. [PMID: 36385416 PMCID: PMC9668223 DOI: 10.1007/s10238-022-00935-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Inflammatory bowel disease is a heterogeneous intestinal inflammatory disorder, including ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD). Existing studies have shown that the pathogenesis of IBD is closely related to the host's genetic susceptibility, intestinal flora disturbance and mucosal immune abnormalities, etc. It is generally believed that there are complicated interactions between host immunity and intestinal microflora/microRNAs during the occurrence and progression of IBD. Intestinal flora is mainly composed of bacteria, fungi, viruses and helminths. These commensals are highly implicated in the maintenance of intestinal microenvironment homeostasis alone or in combination. MiRNA is an endogenous non-coding small RNA with a length of 20 to 22 nucleotides, which can perform a variety of biological functions by silencing or activating target genes through complementary pairing bonds. A large quantity of miRNAs are involved in intestinal inflammation, mucosal barrier integrity, autophagy, vesicle transportation and other small RNA alterations in IBD circumstance. In this review, the immunomodulatory roles of gut flora and microRNAs are updated in the occurrence and progression of IBD. Meanwhile, the gut flora and microRNA targeted therapeutic strategies as well as other immunomodulatory approaches including TNF-α monoclonal antibodies are also emphasized in the treatment of IBD.
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- Ting Cheng
- Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine (College of Life Science), Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Zhijing Building, 433 Room, 350 Longzihu Road, Xinzhan District, Hefei, 230012, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine (College of Life Science), Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Zhijing Building, 433 Room, 350 Longzihu Road, Xinzhan District, Hefei, 230012, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine (College of Life Science), Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Zhijing Building, 433 Room, 350 Longzihu Road, Xinzhan District, Hefei, 230012, Anhui, People's Republic of China.
- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, 350 Longzihu Road, Xinzhan District, Hefei, 230012, Anhui, People's Republic of China.
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Kim H, Lee Y, Hwang YJ, Lee MH, Balaraju K, Jeon Y. Identification and characterization of Brevibacillus halotolerans B-4359: a potential antagonistic bacterium against red pepper anthracnose in Korea. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1200023. [PMID: 37405162 PMCID: PMC10315534 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1200023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Our study aimed to identify potential biocontrol agents (BCAs) against major phytopathogens under in vitro conditions by screening the Freshwater Bioresources Culture Collection (FBCC), Korea. Of the identified 856 strains, only 65 exhibited antagonistic activity, among which only one representative isolation, Brevibacillus halotolerans B-4359 was selected based on its in vitro antagonistic activity and enzyme production. Cell-free culture filtrate (CF) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of B-4359 were shown to be effective against the mycelial growth of Colletotrichum acutatum. Notably, B-4359 was found to promote spore germination in C. acutatum instead of exhibiting a suppressive effect when the bacterial suspension was mixed with the spore suspension of C. acutatum. However, B-4359 showed an excellent biological control effect on the anthracnose of red pepper fruits. Compared to other treatments and untreated control, B-4359 played a more effective role in controlling anthracnose disease under field conditions. The strain was identified as B. halotolerans using BIOLOG and 16S rDNA sequencing analyses. The genetic mechanism underlying the biocontrol traits of B-4359 was characterized using the whole-genome sequence of B-4359, which was closely compared with related strains. The whole-genome sequence of B-4359 consisted of 5,761,776 bp with a GC content of 41.0%, including 5,118 coding sequences, 117 tRNA, and 36 rRNA genes. The genomic analysis identified 23 putative secondary metabolite biosynthetic gene clusters. Our results provide a deep understanding of B-4359 as an effective biocontrol agent against red pepper anthracnose for sustainable agriculture.
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Affiliation(s)
- Heejin Kim
- 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
| | - Ye-Ji Hwang
- Microbiology Research Department, Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources, Sangju, Republic of Korea
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- Microbiology Research Department, Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources, Sangju, Republic of Korea
| | - Kotnala Balaraju
- Agricultural Science and Technology Research Institute, Andong National University, Andong, Republic of Korea
| | - Yongho Jeon
- Department of Plant Medicals, Andong National University, Andong, Republic of Korea
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