Impact of Fluxapyroxad and Mefentrifluconazole on Microbial Succession and Metabolic Regulation in Rice Under Field Conditions

This study systematically evaluated the residual behavior of fluxapyroxad (FXP) and mefentrifluconazole (MFZ) in rice–soil systems, alongside their soil and metabolic impacts. Analytical methods validated via linear regression (0.0001–0.05 mg/L) complied with EU guidelines, demonstrating recoveries...

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Main Authors: Changpeng Zhang, Nan Fang, Chizhou Liang, Xiangyun Wang, Yanjie Li, Hongmei He, Xueping Zhao, Yuqin Luo, Jinhua Jiang
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Nan Fang
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Hongmei He
Xueping Zhao
Yuqin Luo
Jinhua Jiang
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description This study systematically evaluated the residual behavior of fluxapyroxad (FXP) and mefentrifluconazole (MFZ) in rice–soil systems, alongside their soil and metabolic impacts. Analytical methods validated via linear regression (0.0001–0.05 mg/L) complied with EU guidelines, demonstrating recoveries of 71.97–114.96%, RSDs ≤ 12.12%, and effective mitigation of matrix effects (−85.08% to −76.97%) using matrix-matched calibration. Residual dissipation followed first-order kinetics, with half-lives (T<sub>1/2</sub>) spanning 10.83–21.00 d (FXP) and 23.10–57.76 d (MFZ). Notably, MFZ exhibited prolonged persistence in brown rice (T<sub>1/2</sub> = 57.76 d), though final residues (0.031 ± 0.001 μg/g FXP; 0.011 ± 0.0003 μg/g MFZ) remained below regulatory limits (China: 1 mg/kg; CAC: 5 mg/kg). Microbial analysis revealed transient diversity loss in rhizosphere communities (Chao1 index, <i>p</i> < 0.05), recovering by 21 d, while endophytes displayed resilience linked to plant metabolites. Enrichment of degraders (e.g., <i>Sphingomonas</i>) contrasted with suppression of nitrogen-fixing <i>Bradyrhizobium</i>, indicating functional trade-offs. Metabolomic profiling identified 3512 metabolites, with 332 and 173 differentially expressed metabolites at 7 d (S) and 21 d (T), dominated by lipids, benzenoids, and phenylpropanoids. Key metabolic shifts included a 2.11-fold increase in coumarin and elevated L-aspartic acid, highlighting adaptive responses via phenylalanine and TCA cycle pathways. Correlation analyses linked stress-tolerant endophytes (<i>Azorhizobium</i>) to defense-related metabolites (e.g., coumarin), suggesting microbial modulation of plant resilience. These findings emphasize the need for integrated strategies combining residue monitoring, microbial management, and metabolic insights to mitigate agrochemical risks in sustainable agriculture.
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spelling doaj-art-cfcf40555d1b49f49b3f4d288a00325d2025-08-20T03:46:38ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-05-011411190410.3390/foods14111904Impact of Fluxapyroxad and Mefentrifluconazole on Microbial Succession and Metabolic Regulation in Rice Under Field ConditionsChangpeng Zhang0Nan Fang1Chizhou Liang2Xiangyun Wang3Yanjie Li4Hongmei He5Xueping Zhao6Yuqin Luo7Jinhua Jiang8State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection, Institute of Agro-Products Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, ChinaState Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection, Institute of Agro-Products Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, ChinaPlant Protection Quarantine and Pesticide Management Station of Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310020, ChinaState Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection, Institute of Agro-Products Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, ChinaState Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection, Institute of Agro-Products Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, ChinaState Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection, Institute of Agro-Products Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, ChinaState Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection, Institute of Agro-Products Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, ChinaState Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection, Institute of Agro-Products Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, ChinaState Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection, Institute of Agro-Products Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, ChinaThis study systematically evaluated the residual behavior of fluxapyroxad (FXP) and mefentrifluconazole (MFZ) in rice–soil systems, alongside their soil and metabolic impacts. Analytical methods validated via linear regression (0.0001–0.05 mg/L) complied with EU guidelines, demonstrating recoveries of 71.97–114.96%, RSDs ≤ 12.12%, and effective mitigation of matrix effects (−85.08% to −76.97%) using matrix-matched calibration. Residual dissipation followed first-order kinetics, with half-lives (T<sub>1/2</sub>) spanning 10.83–21.00 d (FXP) and 23.10–57.76 d (MFZ). Notably, MFZ exhibited prolonged persistence in brown rice (T<sub>1/2</sub> = 57.76 d), though final residues (0.031 ± 0.001 μg/g FXP; 0.011 ± 0.0003 μg/g MFZ) remained below regulatory limits (China: 1 mg/kg; CAC: 5 mg/kg). Microbial analysis revealed transient diversity loss in rhizosphere communities (Chao1 index, <i>p</i> < 0.05), recovering by 21 d, while endophytes displayed resilience linked to plant metabolites. Enrichment of degraders (e.g., <i>Sphingomonas</i>) contrasted with suppression of nitrogen-fixing <i>Bradyrhizobium</i>, indicating functional trade-offs. Metabolomic profiling identified 3512 metabolites, with 332 and 173 differentially expressed metabolites at 7 d (S) and 21 d (T), dominated by lipids, benzenoids, and phenylpropanoids. Key metabolic shifts included a 2.11-fold increase in coumarin and elevated L-aspartic acid, highlighting adaptive responses via phenylalanine and TCA cycle pathways. Correlation analyses linked stress-tolerant endophytes (<i>Azorhizobium</i>) to defense-related metabolites (e.g., coumarin), suggesting microbial modulation of plant resilience. These findings emphasize the need for integrated strategies combining residue monitoring, microbial management, and metabolic insights to mitigate agrochemical risks in sustainable agriculture.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/11/1904brown riceresiduebacterial communitydifferentially expressed metabolites
spellingShingle Changpeng Zhang
Nan Fang
Chizhou Liang
Xiangyun Wang
Yanjie Li
Hongmei He
Xueping Zhao
Yuqin Luo
Jinhua Jiang
Impact of Fluxapyroxad and Mefentrifluconazole on Microbial Succession and Metabolic Regulation in Rice Under Field Conditions
Foods
brown rice
residue
bacterial community
differentially expressed metabolites
title Impact of Fluxapyroxad and Mefentrifluconazole on Microbial Succession and Metabolic Regulation in Rice Under Field Conditions
title_full Impact of Fluxapyroxad and Mefentrifluconazole on Microbial Succession and Metabolic Regulation in Rice Under Field Conditions
title_fullStr Impact of Fluxapyroxad and Mefentrifluconazole on Microbial Succession and Metabolic Regulation in Rice Under Field Conditions
title_full_unstemmed Impact of Fluxapyroxad and Mefentrifluconazole on Microbial Succession and Metabolic Regulation in Rice Under Field Conditions
title_short Impact of Fluxapyroxad and Mefentrifluconazole on Microbial Succession and Metabolic Regulation in Rice Under Field Conditions
title_sort impact of fluxapyroxad and mefentrifluconazole on microbial succession and metabolic regulation in rice under field conditions
topic brown rice
residue
bacterial community
differentially expressed metabolites
url https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/11/1904
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