Tomato Root Exudates Infected by <i>Meloidogyne incognita</i> Impact the Colonization of Nematicidal <i>Proteus vulgaris</i>
Root exudates play a pivotal role in shaping the microbial community in the rhizosphere and can impact the efficacy of bacteria in controlling nematode populations. This study identified <i>Proteus vulgaris</i> BX-1 as significantly effective in controlling <i>Meloidogyne incognita...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-10-01
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| Series: | Microorganisms |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/11/2188 |
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| Summary: | Root exudates play a pivotal role in shaping the microbial community in the rhizosphere and can impact the efficacy of bacteria in controlling nematode populations. This study identified <i>Proteus vulgaris</i> BX-1 as significantly effective in controlling <i>Meloidogyne incognita</i>. The infection of tomato plants with this nematode induced noticeable alterations in the composition of tomato root exudates and led to an increased colonization rate of strain BX-1. Further investigation into how strain BX-1 responded to changes in tomato root exudates revealed that specific metabolites, such as caffeic acid, coumarin, salicylic acid, sebacic acid, and butyric acid, strongly attracted strain BX-1. This attraction potentially contributed to its enhanced colonization and improved efficiency in controlling nematodes. Understanding the correlation between specific metabolites in root exudates and the response of antagonistic bacteria provides valuable insights for enhancing their effectiveness as biological control agents against plant-parasitic nematodes. |
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| ISSN: | 2076-2607 |