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Ratnadass A, Llandres AL, Goebel FR, Husson O, Jean J, Napoli A, Sester M, Joseph S. Potential of silicon-rich biochar (Sichar) amendment to control crop pests and pathogens in agroecosystems: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 910:168545. [PMID: 37984651 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168545] [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: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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We reviewed the potential of silicon (Si)-rich biochars (sichars) as crop amendments for pest and pathogen control. The main pathosystems that emerged from our systematic literature search were bacterial wilt on solanaceous crops (mainly tomato, pepper, tobacco and eggplant), piercing-sucking hemipteran pests and soil-borne fungi on gramineous crops (mainly rice and wheat), and parasitic nematodes on other crops. The major pest and pathogen mitigation pathways identified were: i) Si-based physical barriers; ii) Induction of plant defenses; iii) Enhancement of plant-beneficial/pathogen-antagonistic soil microflora in the case of root nematodes; iv) Alteration of soil physical-chemical properties resulting in Eh-pH conditions unfavorable to root nematodes; v) Alteration of soil physical-chemical properties resulting in Eh-pH, bulk density and/or water holding capacity favorable to plant growth and resulting tolerance to necrotrophic pathogens; vi) Increased Si uptake resulting in reduced plant quality, owing to reduced nitrogen intake towards some hemi-biotrophic pests or pathogens. Our review highlighted synergies between pathways and tradeoffs between others, depending, inter alia, on: i) crop type (notably whether Si-accumulating or not); ii) pest/pathogen type (e.g. below-ground/root-damaging vs above-ground/aerial part-damaging; "biotrophic" vs "necrotrophic" sensu lato, and corresponding systemic resistance pathways; thriving Eh-pH spectrum; etc.); iii) soil type. Our review also stressed the need for further research on: i) the contribution of Si and other physical-chemical characteristics of biochars (including potential antagonistic effects); ii) the pyrolysis process to a) optimize Si availability in the soil and its uptake by the crop and b) to minimize formation of harmful compounds e.g. cristobalite; iii) on the optimal form of biochar, e.g. Si-nano particles on the surface of the biochar, micron-sized biochar-based compound fertilizer vs larger biochar porous matrices.
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- Alain Ratnadass
- CIRAD, UPR AIDA, 97410 Saint-Pierre, Réunion, France; AIDA, Univ Montpellier, CIRAD, Montpellier, France.
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- AIDA, Univ Montpellier, CIRAD, Montpellier, France; CIRAD, UPR AIDA, Institut de Recherche Coton (IRC), Cotonou, Benin; CIRAD, UPR AIDA, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Cotonou, Benin
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- AIDA, Univ Montpellier, CIRAD, Montpellier, France; CIRAD, UPR AIDA, 34398 Montpellier, France
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- AIDA, Univ Montpellier, CIRAD, Montpellier, France; CIRAD, UPR AIDA, 34398 Montpellier, France
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- AIDA, Univ Montpellier, CIRAD, Montpellier, France; CIRAD, UPR AIDA, 34398 Montpellier, France
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- CIRAD, UPR BioWooEB, 34398 Montpellier, France; BioWooEB, Univ Montpellier, CIRAD, Montpellier, France
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- AIDA, Univ Montpellier, CIRAD, Montpellier, France; CIRAD, UPR Aïda, Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Institut Technologique du Cambodge, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of NSW, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia; Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, School of Physics, University of Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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Kimbell LK, LaMartina EL, Kohls S, Wang Y, Newton RJ, McNamara PJ. Impact of corrosion inhibitors on antibiotic resistance, metal resistance, and microbial communities in drinking water. mSphere 2023; 8:e0030723. [PMID: 37681947 PMCID: PMC10597465 DOI: 10.1128/msphere.00307-23] [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: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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Corrosion inhibitors, including zinc orthophosphate, sodium orthophosphate, and sodium silicate, are commonly used to prevent the corrosion of drinking water infrastructure. Metals such as zinc are known stressors for antibiotic resistance selection, and phosphates can increase microbial growth in drinking water distribution systems (DWDS). Yet, the influence of corrosion inhibitor type on antimicrobial resistance in DWDS is unknown. Here, we show that sodium silicates can decrease antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) and antibiotic-resistance genes (ARGs), while zinc orthophosphate increases ARB and ARGs in source water microbial communities. Based on controlled bench-scale studies, zinc orthophosphate addition significantly increased the abundance of ARB resistant to ciprofloxacin, sulfonamides, trimethoprim, and vancomycin, as well as the genes sul1, qacEΔ1, an indication of resistance to quaternary ammonium compounds, and the integron-integrase gene intI1. In contrast, sodium silicate dosage at 10 mg/L resulted in decreased bacterial growth and antibiotic resistance selection compared to the other corrosion inhibitor additions. Source water collected from the drinking water treatment plant intake pipe resulted in less significant changes in ARB and ARG abundance due to corrosion inhibitor addition compared to source water collected from the pier at the recreational beach. In tandem with the antibiotic resistance shifts, significant microbial community composition changes also occurred. Overall, the corrosion inhibitor sodium silicate resulted in the least selection for antibiotic resistance, which suggests it is the preferred corrosion inhibitor option for minimizing antibiotic resistance proliferation in DWDS. However, the selection of an appropriate corrosion inhibitor must also be appropriate for the water chemistry of the system (e.g., pH, alkalinity) to minimize metal leaching first and foremost and to adhere to the lead and copper rule. IMPORTANCE Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health concern across the globe and was recently labeled the silent pandemic. Scientists aim to identify the source of antibiotic resistance and control points to mitigate the spread of antibiotic resistance. Drinking water is a direct exposure route to humans and contains antibiotic-resistant bacteria and associated resistance genes. Corrosion inhibitors are added to prevent metallic pipes in distribution systems from corroding, and the type of corrosion inhibitor selected could also have implications on antibiotic resistance. Indeed, we found that sodium silicate can minimize selection of antibiotic resistance while phosphate-based corrosion inhibitors can promote antibiotic resistance. These findings indicate that sodium silicate is a preferred corrosion inhibitor choice for mitigation of antibiotic resistance.
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- Lee K. Kimbell
- Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- School of Freshwater Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- School of Freshwater Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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Tayade R, Ghimire A, Khan W, Lay L, Attipoe JQ, Kim Y. Silicon as a Smart Fertilizer for Sustainability and Crop Improvement. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12081027. [PMID: 35892337 PMCID: PMC9332292 DOI: 10.3390/biom12081027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Silicon (Si), despite being abundant in nature, is still not considered a necessary element for plants. Si supplementation in plants has been extensively studied over the last two decades, and the role of Si in alleviating biotic and abiotic stress has been well documented. Owing to the noncorrosive nature and sustainability of elemental Si, Si fertilization in agricultural practices has gained more attention. In this review, we provide an overview of different smart fertilizer types, application of Si fertilizers in agriculture, availability of Si fertilizers, and experiments conducted in greenhouses, growth chambers, and open fields. We also discuss the prospects of promoting Si as a smart fertilizer among farmers and the research community for sustainable agriculture and yield improvement. Literature review and empirical studies have suggested that the application of Si-based fertilizers is expected to increase in the future. With the potential of nanotechnology, new nanoSi (NSi) fertilizer applications may further increase the use and efficiency of Si fertilizers. However, the general awareness and scientific investigation of NSi need to be thoughtfully considered. Thus, we believe this review can provide insight for further research into Si fertilizers as well as promote Si as a smart fertilizer for sustainability and crop improvement.
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Xu W, Yang Q, Yang F, Xie X, Goodwin PH, Deng X, Tian B, Yang L. Evaluation and Genome Analysis of Bacillus subtilis YB-04 as a Potential Biocontrol Agent Against Fusarium Wilt and Growth Promotion Agent of Cucumber. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:885430. [PMID: 35756052 PMCID: PMC9218633 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.885430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Cucumber wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cucumerinum (Foc) is a highly destructive disease that leads to reduced yield in cucumbers. In this study, strain YB-04 was isolated from wheat straw and identified as Bacillus subtilis. It displayed strong antagonistic activity against F. oxysporum f.sp. cucumerinum in dual culture and exhibited significant biocontrol of cucumber Fusarium wilt with a higher control effect than those of previously reported Bacillus strains and displayed pronounced growth promotion of cucumber seedlings. B. subtilis YB-04 could secrete extracellular protease, amylase, cellulose, and β-1,3-glucanase and be able to produce siderophores and indole acetic acid. Inoculation with B. subtilis YB-04 or Foc increased cucumber defense-related enzyme activities for PPO, SOD, CAT, PAL, and LOX. However, the greatest increase was with the combination of B. subtilis YB-04 and Foc. Sequencing the genome of B. subtilis YB-04 showed that it had genes for the biosynthesis of various secondary metabolites, carbohydrate-active enzymes, and assimilation of nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. B. subtilis YB-04 appears to be a promising biological control agent against the Fusarium wilt of cucumber and promotes cucumber growth by genomic, physiological, and phenotypic analysis.
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- Wen Xu
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Crop Protection, Henan Biopesticide Engineering Research Center, Institute of Plant Protection Research, Graduate T&R Base of Zhengzhou University, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Crop Protection, Henan Biopesticide Engineering Research Center, Institute of Plant Protection Research, Graduate T&R Base of Zhengzhou University, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, China.,School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Institute of Horticulture, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Crop Protection, Henan Biopesticide Engineering Research Center, Institute of Plant Protection Research, Graduate T&R Base of Zhengzhou University, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Crop Protection, Henan Biopesticide Engineering Research Center, Institute of Plant Protection Research, Graduate T&R Base of Zhengzhou University, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Crop Protection, Henan Biopesticide Engineering Research Center, Institute of Plant Protection Research, Graduate T&R Base of Zhengzhou University, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, China
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Response of Yam (Dioscorea alata) to the Application of Rhizophagus irregularis and Potassium Silicate under Salinity Stress. STRESSES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/stresses2020017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Yam (Dioscorea alata) is a tropical plant that is considered critical for food security. The use of high fertilizer, low soil fertility, and insect pest infestation reduce yam tuber yield and quality. The present study was performed to determine the effect of potassium silicate and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on yam cultivated under salinity stress. This study revealed that the combination of Rhizophagus irregularis (AMF) and Potassium silicate was more effective than their individual application on yam and were beneficial for overall analyzed characters. We observed the days to emergence and the average days to first leaf emergence decreased by 33.46% and 26.78%, respectively, the number of leaves increased by 45.23%, number of sprouts per seed tuber by 50%, vine length by 60.8%, vine length at harvest by 40.53%, the average leaf width by 53.79%, petiole length by 31.74%, tuber length by 43.84%, average diameter of tuber by 56.58%, and average number of tuber per vine by 46.15% in T5 treated plants. We also recorded that starch content increased by 21.89%, ascorbic acid by 61.51%, average moisture by 8.36%, TSS by 50%, and total sugar by 69.53% in T5 treated plants. The total phenol was found to be 1.53% higher in T3 applied plants, while the dry matter was 36.37% higher in T5 treatment. Furthermore, the enzymatic evaluation of MDA in leaves was found to be enhanced by 142% in T2. The enzyme 8-OHdG from the leaves sample was reported to be increased after T5 by 621.15%. Moreover, the amount of CAT was higher by 53.46% in T2 treated plants. Likewise, the amount of enzyme SOD and POX in leaves of D. alata enhanced by 30.91% and 51.15% T2 treatments respectively.
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Zhang H, Li S, Zheng X, Zhang J, Bai N, Zhang H, Lv W. Effects of Biogas Slurry Combined With Chemical Fertilizer on Soil Bacterial and Fungal Community Composition in a Paddy Field. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:655515. [PMID: 34526972 PMCID: PMC8435896 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.655515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The application of biogas slurry and chemical fertilizer in paddy fields can be a practical method to reduce the environmental risk and utilize the nutrients of biogas slurry. The responses of bacterial and fungal communities to the application of biogas slurry and chemical fertilizer are important reflections of the quality of the ecological environment. In this study, based on a 3-year field experiment with different ratios of biogas slurry and chemical fertilizer (applying the same pure nitrogen amount), the Illumina MiSeq platform was used to investigate the bacterial and fungal community diversity and composition in paddy soil. Our results revealed that compared with the observations under regular chemical fertilization, on the basis of stable paddy yield, the application of biogas slurry combined with chemical fertilizer significantly enhanced the soil nutrient availability and bacterial community diversity and reduced the fungal community diversity. Dissolved organic carbon (DOC), DOC/SOC (soil organic carbon), available nitrogen (AN) and available phosphorus (AP) were positively correlated with the bacterial community diversity, but no soil property was significantly associated with the fungal community. The bacterial community was primarily driven by the application of biogas slurry combined with chemical fertilizer (40.78%), while the fungal community was almost equally affected by the addition of pure biogas slurry, chemical fertilizer and biogas slurry combined with chemical fertilizer (25.65–28.72%). Biogas slurry combined with chemical fertilizer significantly enriched Proteobacteria, Acidobacteria, Planctomycetes, Rokubacteria, and Ascomycota and depleted Chloroflexi, Bacteroidetes, Crenarchaeota, Basidiomycota, and Glomeromycota. The observation of the alteration of some bacteria- and fungus-specific taxa provides insights for the proper application of biogas slurry combined with chemical fertilizer, which has the potential to promote crop growth and inhibit pathogens.
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- Hanlin Zhang
- Eco-environmental Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China.,Agricultural Environment and Farmland Conservation Experiment Station of Ministry Agriculture, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Horticultural Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Eco-environmental Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Horticultural Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Eco-environmental Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Horticultural Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Eco-environmental Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Horticultural Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Eco-environmental Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Horticultural Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Eco-environmental Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Horticultural Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Eco-environmental Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China.,Agricultural Environment and Farmland Conservation Experiment Station of Ministry Agriculture, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Horticultural Technology, Shanghai, China
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Deng Q, Yu T, Zeng Z, Ashraf U, Shi Q, Huang S, Lian T, Chen J, Muzaffar W, Shen W. Silicon Application Modulates the Growth, Rhizosphere Soil Characteristics, and Bacterial Community Structure in Sugarcane. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2021; 12:710139. [PMID: 34490012 PMCID: PMC8417577 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.710139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Silicon (Si) deficiency, caused by acidic soil and rainy climate, is a major constraint for sugarcane production in southern China. Si application generally improves sugarcane growth; however, there are few studies on the relationships between enhanced plant growth, changes in rhizosphere soil, and bacterial communities. A field experiment was conducted to measure sugarcane agronomic traits, plant nutrient contents, rhizosphere soil enzyme activities and chemical properties, and the rhizosphere bacterial community diversity and structure of three predominant sugarcane varieties under two Si treatments, i.e., 0 and 200 kg of silicon dioxide (SiO2) ha-1 regarded as Si0 and Si200, respectively. Results showed that Si application substantially improved the sugarcane stalk fresh weight and Si, phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) contents comparing to Si0, and had an obvious impact on rhizosphere soil pH, available Si (ASi), available P (AP), available K (AK), total phosphorus (TP), and the activity of acid phosphatase. Furthermore, the relative abundances of Proteobacteria showed a remarkable increase in Si200, which may be the dominant group in sugarcane growth under Si application. Interestingly, the AP was noticed as a major factor that caused bacterial community structure differences between the two Si treatments according to canonical correspondence analysis (CCA). In addition, the association network analysis indicated that Si application enriched the rhizosphere bacterial network, which could be beneficial to sugarcane growth. Overall, appropriate Si application, i.e., 200 kg SiO2 ha-1 promoted sugarcane growth, changed rhizosphere soil enzyme activities and chemical properties, and bacterial community structures.
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- Quanqing Deng
- College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Sugarcane Research Laboratory, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Sugarcane Research Laboratory, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Science and Technology, Department of Botany, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan
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- The State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- The State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Sugarcane Research Laboratory, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Sugarcane Research Institute, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Sugarcane Research Laboratory, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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Ahammed GJ, Yang Y. Mechanisms of silicon-induced fungal disease resistance in plants. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2021; 165:200-206. [PMID: 34052681 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2021.05.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Silicon (Si) acts as a beneficial element for plant growth and provides protection against abiotic and biotic stresses. Despite numerous reports on the beneficial role of Si in enhancing plant resistance to fungal pathogens, the underlying mechanisms remain largely unclear. Silicon shows antifungal activity; however, Si-induced improved disease resistance is partly manifested by the formation of Si polymerized mechanical obstruction under the cuticle and in cell walls, which prevents fungal ingress. Moreover, rapid production of defense compounds through secondary metabolic pathways is thought to be a key mechanism of Si-induced chemical defense against fungal pathogens beyond the physical barrier. Besides, improved mineral nutrition assures the healthy status of Si-supplied plants and a healthy plant exhibits better photosynthetic potential, antioxidant capacity and disease resistance. Multiple plant hormones and their crosstalk mediate the Si-induced basal as well as induced resistance; nonetheless, how root uptake of Si systemically modulates resistance to foliar diseases in low Si accumulating plants, needs in-depth investigation. Recent studies also indicate that Si influences effector-triggered immunity by affecting host recognition and/or limiting receptor-effector interactions. Here we review the role of Si in plant response to fungal pathogens. We also discuss and propose potential mechanisms of Si-induced enhanced disease resistance in plants. Finally, we identify some limitations of research approaches in addressing the beneficial roles of Si in biotic stress management.
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- Golam Jalal Ahammed
- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, Henan, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory for Postharvest Technology and Nondestructive Testing of Fruits & Vegetables, Collaborative Innovation Center of Post-Harvest Key Technology and Quality Safety of Fruits and Vegetables, College of Agronomy, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China.
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The impact of metal pipe materials, corrosion products, and corrosion inhibitors on antibiotic resistance in drinking water distribution systems. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2020; 104:7673-7688. [DOI: 10.1007/s00253-020-10777-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Revised: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Zhou D, Jing T, Chen Y, Wang F, Qi D, Feng R, Xie J, Li H. Deciphering microbial diversity associated with Fusarium wilt-diseased and disease-free banana rhizosphere soil. BMC Microbiol 2019; 19:161. [PMID: 31299891 PMCID: PMC6626388 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-019-1531-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2018] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Fusarium wilt of banana (Musa spp.) caused by the fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) is a typical soilborne disease, that severely devastates the banana industry worldwide, and soil microbial diversity is closely related to the spread of Fusarium wilt. To understand the relationship between microbial species and Fusarium wilt, it is important to understand the microbial diversity of the Fusarium wilt-diseased and disease-free soils from banana fields. Results Based on sequencing analysis of the bacterial 16S rRNA genes and fungal internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequences, Foc abundance, fungal or bacterial richness and diversity were higher in the diseased soils than in the disease-free soils. Although Ascomycota and Zygomycota were the most abundant fungi phyla in all soil samples, Ascomycota abundance was significantly reduced in the disease-free soils. Mortierella (36.64%) was predominant in the disease-free soils. Regarding bacterial phyla, Proteobacteria, Acidobacteria, Chloroflexi, Firmicutes, Actinobacteria, Gemmatimonadetes, Bacteroidetes, Nitrospirae, Verrucomicrobia and Planctomycetes were dominant phyla in all soil samples. In particular, Firmicutes contributed 16.20% of the total abundance of disease-free soils. At the bacterial genus level, Bacillus, Lactococcus and Pseudomonas were abundant in disease-free soils with abundances of 8.20, 5.81 and 2.71%, respectively; lower abundances, of 4.12, 2.35 and 1.36%, respectively, were found in diseased soils. The distribution characteristics of fungal and bacterial genera may contribute to the abundance decrease of Foc in the disease-free soils. Conclusion Unique distributions of bacteria and fungi were observed in the diseased and disease-free soil samples from banana fields. These specific genera are useful for constructing a healthy microbial community structure of soil.
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- Dengbo Zhou
- Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, China Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Haikou Experimental Station, China Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, China Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, China Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, China Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, China Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, China Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, Hainan, China.
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Kaushik P, Saini DK. Silicon as a Vegetable Crops Modulator-A Review. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 8:E148. [PMID: 31159270 PMCID: PMC6631416 DOI: 10.3390/plants8060148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Revised: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Vegetables require an optimum supply of mineral elements like silicon (Si). Si is second to oxygen in its abundance in the earth crust, and its role is quite significant in tackling biotic and abiotic stresses of vegetables. Si application also improves several agronomic and quality traits of vegetables. Hence, Si application is recommended as a strategy for the improvement of vegetable crops production. Although the research about the role of Si in vegetable dicots still lags far behind than cereals. Recently, omics-based approaches were used to provide a deeper understanding of the role of Si in vegetable protection. Here, we have compiled the studies focusing on the role of Si for vegetables, thus, enabling all of the important information regarding the effect Si application to vegetables at one place.
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- Prashant Kaushik
- Instituto de Conservación y Mejora de la Agrodiversidad Valenciana, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain.
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004, India.
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Rotations with Indian Mustard and Wild Rocket Suppressed Cucumber Fusarium Wilt Disease and Changed Rhizosphere Bacterial Communities. Microorganisms 2019; 7:microorganisms7020057. [PMID: 30795626 PMCID: PMC6407113 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms7020057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2019] [Revised: 02/20/2019] [Accepted: 02/20/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Crop monocropping usually results in an enrichment of soil-borne pathogens in soil. Crop rotation is an environmentally friendly method for controlling soil-borne diseases. Plant rhizosphere microorganisms, especially plant-beneficial microorganisms, play a major role in protecting plants from pathogens, but responses of these microorganisms to crop rotation remain unclear. Here, we evaluated the effects of rotations with Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) and wild rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia (L.) DC.) on cucumber Fusarium wilt disease caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cucumerinum (FOC). Cucumber rhizosphere bacterial community composition was analyzed by high-throughput amplicon sequencing. Bacteria, Pseudomonas spp., 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol (an antifungal secondary metabolite) producer and FOC abundances were estimated by real-time PCR. Rotations with Indian mustard and wild rocket suppressed cucumber Fusarium wilt disease and cucumber rhizosphere FOC abundance. Crop rotations increased cucumber rhizosphere bacteria, Pseudomonas spp. and 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol producer abundances. Moreover, crop rotations changed cucumber rhizosphere bacterial community composition and increased bacterial community diversity. However, crop rotations decreased soil inorganic nitrogen content and inhibited cucumber seedling growth. Overall, rotations with Indian mustard and wild rocket suppressed cucumber Fusarium wilt disease, which might be linked to the increased rhizosphere bacterial diversity and abundances of potential plant-beneficial microorganisms (such as Pseudomonas spp. and 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol producer).
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