Impact of genetically modified herbicide-resistant maize on rhizosphere bacterial communities

Rhizosphere bacterial community studies offer valuable insights into the environmental implications of genetically modified (GM) crops. This study compared the effects of a non-GM maize cultivar, namely Hi-IIA, with those of a herbicide-resistant maize cultivar containing the phosphinothricin N-acet...

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Main Authors: Ye-Jin Jang, Sung-Dug Oh, Joon Ki Hong, Jong-Chan Park, Seong-Kon Lee, Ancheol Chang, Doh-Won Yun, Bumkyu Lee
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21645698.2025.2466915
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author Ye-Jin Jang
Sung-Dug Oh
Joon Ki Hong
Jong-Chan Park
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Doh-Won Yun
Bumkyu Lee
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description Rhizosphere bacterial community studies offer valuable insights into the environmental implications of genetically modified (GM) crops. This study compared the effects of a non-GM maize cultivar, namely Hi-IIA, with those of a herbicide-resistant maize cultivar containing the phosphinothricin N-acetyltransferase gene on the rhizosphere bacterial community across growth stages. 16s rRNA amplicon sequencing and data analysis tools revealed no significant differences in bacterial community composition or diversity between the cultivars. Principal component analysis revealed that differences in community structure were driven by plant growth stages rather than plant type. Polymerase chain reaction analysis was conducted to examine the potential horizontal transfer of the introduced gene from the GM maize to rhizosphere microorganisms; however, the introduced gene was not detected in the soil genomic DNA. Overall, the environmental impact of GM maize, particularly on soil microorganisms, is negligible, and the cultivation of GM maize does not alter significantly the rhizosphere bacterial community.
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spelling doaj-art-3b2274ed7e1f4bc1aa85d882941d64b72025-08-20T01:56:46ZengTaylor & Francis GroupGM Crops & Food2164-56982164-57012025-12-0116118619810.1080/21645698.2025.2466915Impact of genetically modified herbicide-resistant maize on rhizosphere bacterial communitiesYe-Jin Jang0Sung-Dug Oh1Joon Ki Hong2Jong-Chan Park3Seong-Kon Lee4Ancheol Chang5Doh-Won Yun6Bumkyu Lee7Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Jeonju, KoreaDepartment of Agricultural Biotechnology, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Jeonju, KoreaDepartment of Agricultural Biotechnology, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Jeonju, KoreaDepartment of Agricultural Biotechnology, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Jeonju, KoreaDepartment of Agricultural Biotechnology, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Jeonju, KoreaDepartment of Agricultural Biotechnology, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Jeonju, KoreaDepartment of Agricultural Biotechnology, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Jeonju, KoreaDepartment of Environment Science & Biotechnology, Jeonju University, Jeonju, KoreaRhizosphere bacterial community studies offer valuable insights into the environmental implications of genetically modified (GM) crops. This study compared the effects of a non-GM maize cultivar, namely Hi-IIA, with those of a herbicide-resistant maize cultivar containing the phosphinothricin N-acetyltransferase gene on the rhizosphere bacterial community across growth stages. 16s rRNA amplicon sequencing and data analysis tools revealed no significant differences in bacterial community composition or diversity between the cultivars. Principal component analysis revealed that differences in community structure were driven by plant growth stages rather than plant type. Polymerase chain reaction analysis was conducted to examine the potential horizontal transfer of the introduced gene from the GM maize to rhizosphere microorganisms; however, the introduced gene was not detected in the soil genomic DNA. Overall, the environmental impact of GM maize, particularly on soil microorganisms, is negligible, and the cultivation of GM maize does not alter significantly the rhizosphere bacterial community.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21645698.2025.2466915Environmental risksGM maizehorizontal gene transfersoil microbial community
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Sung-Dug Oh
Joon Ki Hong
Jong-Chan Park
Seong-Kon Lee
Ancheol Chang
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Bumkyu Lee
Impact of genetically modified herbicide-resistant maize on rhizosphere bacterial communities
GM Crops & Food
Environmental risks
GM maize
horizontal gene transfer
soil microbial community
title Impact of genetically modified herbicide-resistant maize on rhizosphere bacterial communities
title_full Impact of genetically modified herbicide-resistant maize on rhizosphere bacterial communities
title_fullStr Impact of genetically modified herbicide-resistant maize on rhizosphere bacterial communities
title_full_unstemmed Impact of genetically modified herbicide-resistant maize on rhizosphere bacterial communities
title_short Impact of genetically modified herbicide-resistant maize on rhizosphere bacterial communities
title_sort impact of genetically modified herbicide resistant maize on rhizosphere bacterial communities
topic Environmental risks
GM maize
horizontal gene transfer
soil microbial community
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21645698.2025.2466915
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