Microbial community composition and their activity against Phytophthora nicotianae at different growth stages of tobacco

Abstract Background Tobacco, an economically significant crop, faces substantial losses due to infections by Phytophthora nicotianae. This study investigated the endophytic microbial community composition in tobacco plants across different growth stages and plant parts to identify endophytes that ca...

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Main Authors: Meng-yu Zhang, Han Li, Pu Miao, Hui Wang, Min Xu, Jian-xin Yang, Jin-yan Yang, Ye-bin Kang
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Published: SpringerOpen 2024-11-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41938-024-00831-2
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author Meng-yu Zhang
Han Li
Pu Miao
Hui Wang
Min Xu
Jian-xin Yang
Jin-yan Yang
Ye-bin Kang
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Han Li
Pu Miao
Hui Wang
Min Xu
Jian-xin Yang
Jin-yan Yang
Ye-bin Kang
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description Abstract Background Tobacco, an economically significant crop, faces substantial losses due to infections by Phytophthora nicotianae. This study investigated the endophytic microbial community composition in tobacco plants across different growth stages and plant parts to identify endophytes that can antagonize P. nicotianae. Using high-throughput 16S/18S sequencing to detect endophytic bacteria and endophytic fungi in tobacco, the endophytic communities of roots, stems, and leaves during the vigorous and mature growth stages were analyzed. Pure culture methods isolated endophytes, and their antagonistic activity against P. nicotianae was assessed through inhibitory assays. Results Non-significant differences in richness indices (ACE and Chao1) and diversity index (Shannon) among roots, stems, and leaves at the same growth stage were found. However, significant differences in richness indices were observed between growth stages, though the diversity index remained consistent. During the vigorous stage, fungal communities were dominated by Fusarium and Acremonium, and bacterial communities by Burkholderia and Bradyrhizobium. In the mature stage, fungal communities shifted to Trametes, Penicillium, and Candida, while bacterial communities were dominated by Halomonas and Actinobacteria. Out of 52 fungal isolates, 14 showed antagonistic activity against P. nicotianae, with two isolates demonstrating over 50% inhibitory activity. Among 206 bacterial isolates, 23 exhibited antagonistic activity, with 12 showing over 60% inhibitory activity. Conclusions These findings highlight the variation in endophytic microbial communities with growth stages and their potential in biocontrol of P. nicotianae, providing a basis for developing new biocontrol strategies and advancing tobacco disease management technologies.
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spelling doaj-art-cab1a01d95fb4067a978557b8c5d08c42025-08-20T02:38:39ZengSpringerOpenEgyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control2536-93422024-11-0134111310.1186/s41938-024-00831-2Microbial community composition and their activity against Phytophthora nicotianae at different growth stages of tobaccoMeng-yu Zhang0Han Li1Pu Miao2Hui Wang3Min Xu4Jian-xin Yang5Jin-yan Yang6Ye-bin Kang7College of Agriculture, Henan University of Science and TechnologyCollege of Horticulture and Plant Conservation, Henan University of Science and TechnologyLuoyang Branch of Henan Tobacco CompanyLuoyang Branch of Henan Tobacco CompanyHenan Branch of China National Tobacco CorporationHenan Branch of China National Tobacco CorporationSanmenxia Branch of Henan Tobacco CompanyCollege of Agriculture, Henan University of Science and TechnologyAbstract Background Tobacco, an economically significant crop, faces substantial losses due to infections by Phytophthora nicotianae. This study investigated the endophytic microbial community composition in tobacco plants across different growth stages and plant parts to identify endophytes that can antagonize P. nicotianae. Using high-throughput 16S/18S sequencing to detect endophytic bacteria and endophytic fungi in tobacco, the endophytic communities of roots, stems, and leaves during the vigorous and mature growth stages were analyzed. Pure culture methods isolated endophytes, and their antagonistic activity against P. nicotianae was assessed through inhibitory assays. Results Non-significant differences in richness indices (ACE and Chao1) and diversity index (Shannon) among roots, stems, and leaves at the same growth stage were found. However, significant differences in richness indices were observed between growth stages, though the diversity index remained consistent. During the vigorous stage, fungal communities were dominated by Fusarium and Acremonium, and bacterial communities by Burkholderia and Bradyrhizobium. In the mature stage, fungal communities shifted to Trametes, Penicillium, and Candida, while bacterial communities were dominated by Halomonas and Actinobacteria. Out of 52 fungal isolates, 14 showed antagonistic activity against P. nicotianae, with two isolates demonstrating over 50% inhibitory activity. Among 206 bacterial isolates, 23 exhibited antagonistic activity, with 12 showing over 60% inhibitory activity. Conclusions These findings highlight the variation in endophytic microbial communities with growth stages and their potential in biocontrol of P. nicotianae, providing a basis for developing new biocontrol strategies and advancing tobacco disease management technologies.https://doi.org/10.1186/s41938-024-00831-2TobaccoPhytophthora nicotianaeMicrobial community compositionEndophytesBiocontrol
spellingShingle Meng-yu Zhang
Han Li
Pu Miao
Hui Wang
Min Xu
Jian-xin Yang
Jin-yan Yang
Ye-bin Kang
Microbial community composition and their activity against Phytophthora nicotianae at different growth stages of tobacco
Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control
Tobacco
Phytophthora nicotianae
Microbial community composition
Endophytes
Biocontrol
title Microbial community composition and their activity against Phytophthora nicotianae at different growth stages of tobacco
title_full Microbial community composition and their activity against Phytophthora nicotianae at different growth stages of tobacco
title_fullStr Microbial community composition and their activity against Phytophthora nicotianae at different growth stages of tobacco
title_full_unstemmed Microbial community composition and their activity against Phytophthora nicotianae at different growth stages of tobacco
title_short Microbial community composition and their activity against Phytophthora nicotianae at different growth stages of tobacco
title_sort microbial community composition and their activity against phytophthora nicotianae at different growth stages of tobacco
topic Tobacco
Phytophthora nicotianae
Microbial community composition
Endophytes
Biocontrol
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s41938-024-00831-2
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