Article
Plant Sciences
Xin Zhao, Ke-ke Chen, Lei-ting Wang, Li-Li Zhao, Pu-Chang Wang
Summary: A lack of soil phosphorus is a limiting factor for Lotus corniculatus growth in Guizhou Province, China. This study investigated the response mechanism of L.corniculatus to low-phosphorus stress using morphological, physiological, and transcriptome analysis. The results showed that a low-phosphorus tolerant line exhibited better performance and various morphological and biochemical changes were observed under low-phosphorus stress. Transcriptome analysis also identified differentially expressed genes and related pathways associated with low-phosphorus stress.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Jacob Banuelos, Esperanza Martinez-Romero, Noe Manuel Montano, Sara Lucia Camargo-Ricalde
Summary: Folates play multifunctional roles in plants, essential for cell division, nucleic acids and amino acid synthesis, as well as having a relevant role during symbiotic nitrogen fixation.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2021)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Philip S. Poole, Raphael Ledermann
Summary: Pinitol is transported passively across the symbiosome membrane in Lotus japonicus by the energy-independent polyol transporter LjPLT11. Its accumulation is crucial for maintaining osmotic balance in nodules. The disruption of symbiosome membranes, reduced nitrogen fixation, and increased production of reactive oxygen species in LjPLT11 RNAi lines indicate the importance of LjPLT11 in nodules.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Dan Wang, Zhanmin Sun, Xinxu Hu, Junbo Xiong, Lizhen Hu, Yuandong Xu, Yixiong Tang, Yanmin Wu
Summary: The study identified the key regulator LcERF056 in Lotus corniculatus, playing a crucial role in salt tolerance by modulating ROS-related genes. LcERF056 may serve as a useful target for engineering salt-tolerant crops.
Article
Plant Sciences
Sajjad Jabbari, Zainul Amiruddin Zakaria, Davoud Ahmadimoghaddam, Saeed Mohammadi
Summary: Lotus corniculatus leaves essential oil (LCEO) has antinociceptive effects and can alleviate both acute and chronic pain. It may act through modulation of opioid, TRPV, dopamine, cannabinoid mechanisms, as well as NO-cGMP-K+ channel, and also inhibit inflammatory processes.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Morihiro Oota, Syuuto Toyoda, Toshihisa Kotake, Naoki Wada, Masatsugu Hashiguchi, Ryo Akashi, Hayato Ishikawa, Bruno Favery, Allen Yi-Lun Tsai, Shinichiro Sawa
Summary: A chemoattractant of plant-parasitic root-knot nematodes has been isolated from the Super-growing Root culture system and found to be enriched in carbohydrates, particularly arabinose and galactose. This attractant is essential for the attraction of Meloidogyne incognita but not other nematode species.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biology
Ramazan Beyaz, Jennifer W. MacAdam
Summary: This study found that X-ray seed priming can significantly improve the germination rate of Lotus corniculatus, accelerate germination speed, and enhance seedling growth. However, X-ray treatment may decrease the biomass of seedlings.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Haibo Huo, Le Zong, Yao Liu, Wenfeng Chen, Juan Chen, Gehong Wei
Summary: In this study, the researchers found that hmuS(pSym) of M. amorphae CCNWGS0123 plays a crucial role in rhizobial infection, nitrogen fixation, and nodule development in symbiosis with Robinia pseudoacacia. The protein HmuS(pSym) is involved in heme-binding and is strongly expressed in the nitrogen-fixation zone of mature nodules. The inactivation of hmuS(pSym) leads to the impairment of bacteroid survival and defense reaction in root nodules.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Wenbo Jiang, Lin Ma, Dengxia Yi, Yongzhen Pang
Summary: Lotus corniculatus, a member of the Fabaceae family, is an agriculturally important forage plant due to its anti-bloating properties and ability to grow in challenging soil conditions. The complete chloroplast genome of L. corniculatus was obtained in this study, revealing its genetic characteristics and close relationship with Lotus japonicas based on phylogenetic analysis.
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
V. G. Maguire, A. A. Rodriguez, J. P. Ezquiaga, N. Salas, M. Gortari, N. Ayub, P. J. Bouilly, F. M. Romero, A. Garriz, O. A. Ruiz
Summary: Compared to continuous rice cropping, rice-pasture rotation with legume-based pastures has better soil quality indicators, and there is an interaction between N and C in the soil. Nitrogen-fixing crops can provide abundant soil N, which increases soil C content and improves soil structure.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Min-Ji Kim, Setu Bazie Tagele, HyungWoo Jo, Min-Chul Kim, YeonGyun Jung, Yeong-Jun Park, Jai-Hyun So, Hae Jin Kim, Ho Jin Kim, Dong-Geol Lee, Seunghyun Kang, Jae-Ho Shin
Summary: This study examined the potential of a Lactobacillus acidophilus-mediated bioconverted product from Lotus corniculatus seed to reduce axillary malodor and its impact on the associated microbial community. The findings revealed that BLC treatment reduced the intensity of body odor, decreased odor-producing bacteria such as Corynebacterium and Anaerococcus, and enhanced the richness and network density of the microbial community. These results suggest that BLC has promise as a deodorant material in cosmetic products.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nicholas J. Booth, Penelope M. C. Smith, Sunita A. Ramesh, David A. Day
Summary: Legumes form a symbiosis with rhizobia to access atmospheric nitrogen for plant growth. The process is energetically demanding, with a high demand for carbon supplied as sucrose. Transport pathways for malate and other organic acids to support nitrogen-fixing bacteroids have been identified, but further research is needed.
Review
Plant Sciences
Samuel Minguillon, Manuel A. Matamoros, Deqiang Duanmu, Manuel Becana
Summary: This article discusses the roles of reactive oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur species, as well as antioxidants, in the metabolic regulation and signaling of legume nodules. The article also raises several key questions, such as the need for new methodologies to detect and quantify these reactive molecules, the regulation of redox-active proteins, and the potential crosstalk between reactive oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur species in nodules.
Article
Biology
Cheng Chen, Kaixuan Zhang, Fu Liu, Xia Wang, Yang Yao, Xiaolei Niu, Yuqi He, Jun Hong, Fang Liu, Qiu Gao, Yi Zhang, Yurong Li, Meijuan Wang, Jizhen Lin, Yu Fan, Kui Ren, Lunhao Shen, Bin Gao, Xue Ren, Weifei Yang, Milen I. I. Georgiev, Xinquan Zhang, Meiliang Zhou
Summary: In this study, a genomic variation map of 272 L. corniculatus accessions was created through genome resequencing. The analysis revealed high genetic diversity and the division of accessions into three subgroups, with the genetic diversity centers located in Transcaucasia. Candidate genes and SNP sites associated with CNglcs content and growth traits were identified. The study also provided insights into molecular studies and breeding of CNglcs and growth traits in L. corniculatus.
Article
Plant Sciences
Li Wang, Jieyu Yang, Wenjun Tan, Yile Guo, Jiaqi Li, Chuntao Duan, Gehong Wei, Minxia Chou
Summary: In the symbiosis of M. truncatula-Sinorhizobium meliloti, MtMIF3 is mainly expressed in the nitrogen-fixing zone of the nodules. Silencing MtMIF3 increased nodule numbers but resulted in higher bacteroid degradation in the infected cells of the nitrogen-fixing zone, indicating premature aging. On the other hand, overexpression of MtMIF3 inhibited nodule senescence.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Biology
Zaki Saati-Santamaria, Raul Rivas, Miroslav Kolarik, Paula Garcia-Fraile
Summary: The study focused on the ecological distribution and functions of Pseudomonas bacteria in bark beetles, showing that they provide beneficial roles to the insects by providing nutrients, protection, and antagonizing fungi. The symbiosis between microbes and insects is considered essential for understanding the biological implications of microbe-host interactions.
Article
Agronomy
Pilar Martinez-Hidalgo, Jose David Flores-Felix, Fernando Sanchez-Juanes, Raul Rivas, Pedro F. Mateos, Ignacio Santa Regina, Alvaro Peix, Eustoquio Martinez-Molina, Jose M. Igual, Encarna Velazquez
Summary: Canola is the third most common oil-producing crop worldwide, cultivation requires chemical fertilizers but the use can be reduced with plant growth-promoting bacteria; identified endophytic bacteria isolates from canola roots, including Bacillus, Neobacillus, Paenibacillus, Pseudomonas, and Peribacillus genera, some of which efficiently promote canola seedling growth; Paenibacillus and Peribacillus isolates were the most promising biofertilizers for canola crops, particularly due to their sporulated rods trait.
Review
Agronomy
Miguel Ayuso-Calles, Jose David Flores-Felix, Raul Rivas
Summary: Salinity is a major abiotic stress for plants, impacting crop growth and yield especially in arid regions. Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) offer a sustainable and cost-effective solution to enhance plant tolerance to salt stress by altering plant hormonal balance, releasing beneficial compounds, regulating internal ionic content, and aiding in the synthesis of osmoprotectant compounds. The use of PGPB is a valuable resource for improving plant tolerance to salinity and increasing global food production sustainably.
Article
Agronomy
Jose David Flores-Felix, Encarna Velazquez, Eustoquio Martinez-Molina, Fernando Gonzalez-Andres, Andrea Squartini, Raul Rivas
Summary: The genomes of endophytic bacteria isolated from legume nodules contain genes related to quorum sensing, biofilm formation, and plant growth promotion. Inoculation of these strains in lettuce and carrot increased crop yield by more than 20% and 10% respectively, confirming their potential as plant biostimulants. Genome mining of genes involved in plant colonization and growth promotion is a promising strategy for selecting effective bacterial strains for crops inoculation.
Article
Biology
Zaki Saati-Santamaria, Ezequiel Peral-Aranega, Encarna Velazquez, Raul Rivas, Paula Garcia-Fraile
Summary: Pseudomonas is a diverse and widely distributed genus of bacteria that plays important roles in the biology of earth and living beings. Its taxonomic organization remains challenging due to the increasing number of new species and the use of genomics for analysis. This research proposes the creation of three new genera to classify species previously included in Pseudomonas and to reclassify several species within existing taxa based on genome analyses.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ivana Rajnovic, Martha-Helena Ramirez-Bahena, Sanja Kajic, Jose M. Igual, Alvaro Peix, Encarna Velazquez, Sanja Sikora
Summary: This study identified a symbiotic relationship between nodulated legume and strains of genus Rhizobium in Croatia. The analysis revealed that these strains are closely related to species from the Rhizobium leguminosarum phylogenetic complex. Based on genetic and phenotypic analyses, two novel species within the genus Rhizobium were proposed and named Rhizobium croatiense and Rhizobium redzepovicii.
SYSTEMATIC AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Zaki Saati-Santamaria, Nelly Selem-Mojica, Ezequiel Peral-Aranega, Raul Rivas, Paula Garcia-Fraile
Summary: Microbes produce a wide range of secondary metabolites with various biological activities through biosynthetic gene clusters. This study focuses on the genus Pseudomonas and reveals the main biosynthetic systems related to secondary metabolism, investigates the evolutionary processes that drive the diversification of their coding regions, and identifies Pseudomonas strains with potential for producing useful natural products. The results show that Pseudomonas type strains predominantly encode non-ribosomal peptide synthetases, bacteriocins, N-acetylglutaminylglutamine amides and beta-lactones.
MICROBIAL GENOMICS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rita Costa Pires, Ana Ferro, Tiago Capote, Ana Usie, Barbara Correia, Gloria Pinto, Esther Menendez, Liliana Marum
Summary: This article introduces a technique of tissue isolation using laser microdissection, which is used to isolate specific plant cell types from woody tissues of cork oak and conduct RNA-Seq analysis. Through the optimized method, the molecular pathways associated with different developmental processes of xylem and phellem in oaks can be better understood.
MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Jorge Poveda, Victor M. Rodriguez, Maria Diaz-Urbano, Frantisek Sklenar, Zaki Saati-Santamaria, Esther Menendez, Pablo Velasco
Summary: Endophytic fungi isolated from kale roots were found to promote the growth of different Brassica species through the production of auxins, siderophores, and enzymes. The study also revealed the impact of root compounds on colonization by endophytic and pathogenic fungi.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
David Pires, Claudia S. L. Vicente, Esther Menendez, Jorge M. S. Faria, Leidy Rusinque, Maria J. Camacho, Maria L. Inacio
Summary: This article reviews the potential of bacterial and fungal agents in suppressing the most important plant-parasitic nematodes, which pose a significant threat to global food security and plant health. With restrictions on the use of chemical control methods, alternative control strategies are urgently needed.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Sudhir K. Upadhyay, Vishnu D. Rajput, Arpna Kumari, Daniel Espinosa-Saiz, Esther Menendez, Tatiana Minkina, Padmanabh Dwivedi, Saglara Mandzhieva
Summary: The rapid expansion of degraded soil poses challenges to agricultural crop yield and increases the risk of food scarcity globally. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) have been recognized for their ability to reduce plant stress. However, the field-level plant stress caused by degraded soil is not fully addressed. Therefore, combining methods such as CRISPR and nanotechnology with PGPR could effectively manage degraded soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Zaki Saati-Santamaria, Riccardo Baroncelli, Raul Rivas, Paula Garcia-Fraile
Summary: Each Earth ecosystem has unique microbial communities, and Pseudomonas bacteria have evolved to adapt to different ecological niches and interact with different hosts. This study revealed the functional divergence of Pseudomonas depending on the niche, with each group of strains from a certain environment harboring distinct metabolic pathways or functions. Horizontal gene transfer was found to occur mainly between closely related taxa and was dependent on the isolation source. Additionally, numerous undescribed proteins and functions associated with each Pseudomonas lifestyle were discovered.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Rocio Roca-Couso, Jose David Flores-Felix, Jose M. Igual, Paula Garcia-Fraile, Encarna Velazquez, Raal Rivas
Summary: Strain CRRU44(T) was isolated from the stems of Rubus ulmifolius plants growing in Salamanca, Spain. Phylogenetic and phylogenomic analyses revealed that strain CRRU44(T) represents a novel species and genus within the family Rhizobiaceae, distinct from other genera in the family. The name Ferranicluibacter rubi gen. nov., sp. nov. is proposed for this new genus and species, with strain CRRU44(T) designated as the type strain.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Sabhjeet Kaur, Daniel Espinosa-Saiz, Encarna Velazquez, Esther Menendez, George C. C. diCenzo
Summary: English Summary: The article reports complete genome sequences and annotations for the species type strains Sinorhizobium garamanticum LMG 24692 and Sinorhizobium numidicum LMG 27395 and CIP 109850, to support taxonomic studies of the genus Sinorhizobium and rhizobia in general, which are nitrogen-fixing bacteria that form symbiotic relationships with leguminous plants.
MICROBIOLOGY RESOURCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Denise Pereira Torres, Ana Paco, Esther Menendez, Pedro F. Mateos, Clarisse Brigido
Summary: The QseG protein plays a key role in evading the plant immune system and efficiently colonizing chickpea root cells, which are essential for the beneficial effects on the Mesorhizobium-chickpea symbiosis. This study demonstrates that the role of QseG is common across pathogenic and non-pathogenic enterobacteria, advancing our understanding of the molecular basis of plant-bacteria interactions in legume and beneficial endophytic enterobacteria.
JOURNAL OF PLANT INTERACTIONS
(2021)
