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Microbiology
Ya-Hui Wang, Wei-Liang Kong, Mei-Ling Zhu, Yun Dai, Xiao-Qin Wu
Summary: It was found that inoculation of Hymenochaete sp. Rl significantly increased the biomass of B. pumilus HR10 in the rhizosphere. However, extracts of Hymenochaete sp. Rl and P. thunbergii did not affect the biomass or spore formation of HR10, but did impact its biofilm formation, extracellular polysaccharide and extracellular protein production, and flagellar motility.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ya-Hui Wang, Yun Dai, Wei-Liang Kong, Mei-Ling Zhu, Xiao-Qin Wu
Summary: This study suggests that ectomycorrhizal colonization enhances the resistance of pine seedlings to Sphaeropsis shoot blight by triggering a systemic defense response, and the interaction between ectomycorrhizal fungi and mycorrhizal helper bacteria is essential for mycorrhizal-induced disease resistance.
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Forestry
Ya-Hui Wang, Liang-Liang Hou, Xiao-Qin Wu, Mei-Ling Zhu, Yun Dai, Yin-Juan Zhao
Summary: This study examined the growth-promoting effects and mechanisms of Bacillus pumilus HR10 on pine growth. The results showed that B. pumilus HR10 can promote the growth and nutrient uptake of pine, and enhance photosynthesis and root activity.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jacek Olchowik, Dorota Hilszczanska, Marcin Studnicki, Tadeusz Malewski, Khalil Kariman, Zbigniew Borowski
Summary: The study compared the root ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungal colonization in regenerated pines at burned and unburned sites, with significantly lower colonization in the burned site. However, species richness of ECM fungi did not differ between the sites.
Article
Microbiology
Zhiyu Yang, Hui Dong, Sai Zhang, Jing Jiang, Haifeng Zhu, Hongyi Yang, Lili Li
Summary: By screening 45 strains of bacteria from the rhizosphere soil of Vaccinium uliginosum, the study investigated the effect of interactions between mycorrhizal beneficial microorganisms on the growth of blueberry. It was found that strains L6 and LM3 could promote the growth of Oidiodendron maius 143 fungal strain, and co-inoculation of L6 and LM3 with O. maius 143 could promote the growth of blueberry seedlings. This provides a theoretical basis for further studies on the mechanism of ericoid mycorrhizal fungi-MHB-blueberry interactions.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yan Mei, Meiling Zhang, Gengyue Cao, Jiale Zhu, Aiyue Zhang, Hongyan Bai, Chuanchao Dai, Yong Jia
Summary: A synergistic effect between endofungal bacteria and ectomycorrhizal fungi Suillus grevillea has been observed in the mineralization of phytate. The endofungal bacteria can chemotactically assist the ectomycorrhizal fungi in adhering to their surface, leading to an increase in phytate mineralization. This study highlights the importance of the ternary symbiotic system between endofungal bacteria, ectomycorrhizal fungi, and plants in promoting phytate uptake in natural forests.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Andreas Hagenbo, Josu G. Alday, Juan Martinez de Aragon, Carles Castano, Sergio De-Miguel, Jose Antonio Bonet
Summary: Soil fungi play a vital role in regulating ecosystem carbon balance and productivity. The biomass dynamics of fungi are influenced by environmental factors, such as soil chemical properties, microclimate, weather, and forest management. Nutrient availability and forest thinning have significant effects on the biomass of most fungal guilds.
BIOLOGY AND FERTILITY OF SOILS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Peter T. Pellitier, Donald R. Zak
Summary: The study revealed that fungal communities on ectomycorrhizal root tips are primarily influenced by the morphological attributes of ectomycorrhizal communities, with edaphic properties exerting minimal influence. Additionally, the presence of plants forming different types of mycorrhizal associations also shapes the composition of fungal communities.
Article
Ecology
Fiona M. Seaton, Sabine Reinsch, Tim Goodall, Nicola White, Davey L. Jones, Robert I. Griffiths, Simon Creer, Andy Smith, Bridget A. Emmett, David A. Robinson
Summary: The study found significant changes in soil microbial communities in response to long-term climate manipulation, likely influenced by soil pH and electrical conductivity. Changes in microbial communities were more pronounced after an extended period of climate treatment, especially in deeper soil layers. Shifts in plant cover played a key role in influencing the microbial communities, particularly through impacts on soil physicochemical properties like pH.
Article
Agronomy
Alija Bajro Mujic, Nahuel Policelli, Martin A. Nunez, Camille Truong, Matthew E. Smith
Summary: This study found that the invasion of Pinaceae plants affects the soil fungi of Nothofagaceae plants in southern South America. The invasive Pinaceae plants reduced the soil organic matter content and the relative abundance of Mortierellaceae fungi and Nothofagaceae-associated ECM fungi in the soil.
Article
Forestry
Xue Yang, Ming Xu, Jiao Zhang, Chun-Yu Wen, Jian Zhang
Summary: Despite the importance of resin tapping, its influence on the EMF communities associated with Pinus massoniana is not well understood. This study found that resin tapping significantly altered the composition and structure of the EMF community.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Microbiology
Bouchra Nasslahsen, Yves Prin, Hicham Ferhout, Abdelaziz Smouni, Robin Duponnois
Summary: With the development of agroecological practices and organic farming, stakeholders are increasingly aware of the importance of soil life and are promoting the use of plant bio-stimulants. In this paper, the ecosystem potential of plant fungal partners is reviewed and classified, with a focus on interactive microbial associations and functions such as Mycorrhiza Helper Bacteria (MHB) and nurse plants.
Article
Soil Science
Johannes Ballauff, Dominik Schneider, Nur Edy, Bambang Irawan, Rolf Daniel, Andrea Polle
Summary: The conversion of diverse tropical lowland rainforests to monocultures of oil palm and rubber causes significant changes in fungal community structures. The effects of changes in root or soil properties on different trophic groups of fungi remain unknown. Root chemistry, especially the C/N ratio, strongly influences root-associated fungal communities, while root vitality affects soil-residing fungi. Changes in root and soil chemistry drive divergent responses in different functional groups and have a stronger impact on fungal community structures than geographic distance.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Ashwani Tapwal, K. S. Kapoor, Yogesh Thakur
Summary: Inoculation of the ectomycorrhizal fungus Scleroderma polyrhizum on Pinus gerardiana seedlings improved their growth and survival rates, resulting in healthier and taller planting stock. The inoculated seedlings exhibited higher growth indices and outperformed the control group in terms of growth parameters. This study highlights the importance of artificial inoculation with mycorrhizal fungi for nursery management and production of high-quality seedlings.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Wasan Seemakram, Thanapat Suebrasri, Saranya Khaekhum, Jindarat Ekprasert, Tadanori Aimi, Sophon Boonlue
Summary: The study found that co-inoculation of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and mycorrhizal helper bacteria (MHB) significantly promoted the growth of siamese rosewood and burma padauk seedlings, increasing plant biomass, nitrogen and phosphorus uptake, and chlorophyll content. Co-inoculation of AMF and MHB was more effective in enhancing plant growth parameters and improving phosphorus and nitrogen uptake in seedlings compared to single inoculation. This suggests that the AMF and MHB used in the study could be utilized as biofertilizers for the growth of siamese rosewood and burma padauk seedlings.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Altansukh Goomaral, Masahide Yamato, Ryota Kusakabe, Jamsran Undarmaa, Norikazu Yamanaka, Takeshi Taniguchi
Summary: The study revealed that changes in soil AMF community caused by livestock grazing were associated with changes in the biomass and diversity of functional vegetation groups such as Poaceae, AMF-host, and non-AMF plants, indicating the importance of focusing on such functional vegetation groups to evaluate the effects of grazing on AMF.
LANDSCAPE AND ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Chikae Tatsumi, Takeshi Taniguchi, Sheng Du, Norikazu Yamanaka, Ryunosuice Tateno
Article
Ecology
Chikae Tatsumi, Shogo Imada, Takeshi Taniguchi, Sheng Du, Norikazu Yamanaka, Ryunosuke Tateno
JOURNAL OF ARID ENVIRONMENTS
(2020)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mohamed Mutasim Eltayeb, Sara Ahmed Eltigani, Takeshi Taniguchi
ANNALS OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chikae Tatsumi, Fujio Hyodo, Takeshi Taniguchi, Weiyu Shi, Keisuke Koba, Keitaro Fukushima, Sheng Du, Norikazu Yamanaka, Pamela Templer, Ryunosuke Tateno
Summary: The study found that the nitrogen uptake patterns of understory trees vary between different overstory trees, possibly due to differences in soil mycorrhizal community and nitrogen availability. Understory trees beneath non-ECM overstory trees primarily absorbed nitrogen as nitrate, while those beneath ECM overstory trees relied on mycorrhizal fungi for nitrogen acquisition. Leaf nitrogen concentrations were lower in understory trees beneath ECM compared to non-ECM overstory trees.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Takeshi Taniguchi, Toshiki Yuzawa, HuiPing Mao, Fukuju Yamamoto, Norikazu Yamanaka
Summary: The study demonstrates that soil inoculation with ECM fungi can enhance the colonization of Pinus tabulaeformis roots by ECM fungi, improving nitrogen uptake, water use, and ultimately leading to increased plant growth.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Nanami Suzuki, Toshiya Yoshida, Toshizumi Miyamoto, Karibu Fukuzawa, Takeshi Taniguchi, Haruka Yamazaki
Summary: The study found that removing surface soil may promote seed germination but result in lower seedling survival, while replacing soil can enhance seedling total weight and ectomycorrhizal formation rate. Correlation analysis showed that high soil moisture content associated with organic soil contributes to seedling survival and growth.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Chikae Tatsumi, Takeshi Taniguchi, Norikazu Yamanaka, Sadahiro Yamamoto, Sayo Fukai, Stefan Strohmeier, Mira Haddad, Theib Oweis
Summary: Rehabilitation of degraded drylands through mechanized micro-catchment water harvesting has shown positive impacts on soil microbial communities, including increasing fungal and bacterial abundances, diversity, and decomposition function. The enhanced soil moisture due to the rehabilitation plays a key role in improving the microbiota, while the decrease in salinity also contributes to increased diversity and function in the soil. This suggests that the rehabilitation interventions have multiple beneficial impacts on soil microbial communities, which further enhance long-term ecosystem functionality and stability.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sara A. Eltigani, Mohamed M. Eltayeb, Jiro Arima, Takeshi Taniguchi, Atsushi Ishihara
Summary: The study aimed to confirm the presence of volatiles and compounds with pharmaceutical importance in Strombidae opercula. Various analysis methods revealed that Strombidae opercula contain biologically active compounds and produce smoke with volatile scent compounds, suggesting their potential use in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.
JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCE AND BIOENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Takashi Yamanaka, Takeshi Taniguchi, Yasuhiro Ogawa, Akihiro Imaya, Shinji Kaneko, Hirotake Daimaru
Summary: The study revealed that after landslides on the island, Aln. sieboldiana seeds can disperse from nearby forests and germinate on the surface of landslide-denuded soil. Root nodules and ectomycorrhizal fungi were found on the roots of 91.2% and 93.2% of 148 Aln. sieboldiana seedlings, respectively.
JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Yasuaki Akaji, Tomomi Inoue, Takeshi Taniguchi, Shigeyuki Baba
Summary: The study found that salinity influences the composition of AM fungal communities in mangrove soils, and that Acaulosporaceae species form nutritional associations with Bruguiera gymnorhiza, helping mangrove trees in saline and low-nutrient environments.
Article
Plant Sciences
Hiroki Nakahara, Naotaka Matsuzoe, Takeshi Taniguchi, Ping An
Summary: The study found that under non-salinity conditions, the strains St-C and St-D can promote the growth of tomato plants and increase the total biomass of roots, stems, leaves, and fruits. Under salinity conditions, the strains St-B, St-C, and St-D can also increase the biomass and fruit yield. Bacterial inoculations have a positive effect on the content of K, P, and water in the roots, and there is a significant positive correlation between fruit yield and root content under both non-salinity and salinity conditions.
JOURNAL OF PLANT INTERACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Takeshi Taniguchi, Yasuaki Akaji, Masahide Yamato, Ryota Kusakabe, Altansukh Goomaral, Jamsran Undarmaa, Norikazu Yamanaka
Summary: This study examined the effects of livestock grazing on ecosystem multifunctionality and the abundance of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi in Mongolian grasslands. The results showed that livestock grazing reduced ecosystem multifunctionality and decreased the dominant plant species and AM plant biomass. The dominance of AM fungi in soil had a positive relationship with multifunctionality, while AM fungal diversity had a negative relationship. Livestock grazing also affected the composition of AM fungal communities in the soil and roots.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Chikae Tatsumi, Takeshi Taniguchi, Sheng Du, Qiuwen Chen, Norikazu Yamanaka, Kyoichi Otsuki, Ryunosuke Tateno
Summary: In this study, the researchers investigated the response of soil nitrogen transformation processes driven by soil microbes to rainfall events in adjacent black locust and oak forests. They found that the response differed between the two forest types, with mycorrhizal fungi playing a role in the differences observed.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Munemasa Teramoto, Toru Hamamoto, Naishen Liang, Takeshi Taniguchi, Takehiko Y. Ito, Richa Hu, Norikazu Yamanaka
Summary: This study investigated the abiotic and biotic factors controlling soil respiration dynamics in a coastal dune ecosystem in western Japan. The seasonal dynamics of soil respiration were found to be mainly controlled by abiotic factors such as soil temperature and moisture, while the response to summer drought stress varied among different vegetation species. Additionally, the spatial dynamics of soil respiration were mainly influenced by the distribution of belowground plant biomass and autotrophic respiration.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
