Exploring the biocontrol potential of rocket (Eruca sativa) extracts and associated microorganisms against Verticillium wilt

This study aimed to assess the impact of rocket (Eruca sativa) extract on Verticillium wilt in eggplants, explore rhizospheric microorganisms for disease biocontrol, and evaluate selected strains' induced systemic resistance (ISR) potential while characterizing their genomic and biosynthetic pr...

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Published in:Journal of applied microbiology 2024-04, Vol.135 (4)
Main Authors: Poulaki, Eirini G, Karamichali, Ioanna, Lianos, Orestis, Alexopoulos, Vasilis, Dimitrakas, Vasilis, Amourgis, Grigorios G, Tjamos, Sotirios E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Disease Resistance
Gossypium
Plant Diseases - prevention & control
Plant Extracts - pharmacology
Verticillium - metabolism
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Summary:This study aimed to assess the impact of rocket (Eruca sativa) extract on Verticillium wilt in eggplants, explore rhizospheric microorganisms for disease biocontrol, and evaluate selected strains' induced systemic resistance (ISR) potential while characterizing their genomic and biosynthetic profiles. Rocket extract application led to a significant reduction in Verticillium wilt symptoms in eggplants compared to controls. Isolated microorganisms from treated soil, including Paraburkholderia oxyphila EP1, Pseudomonas citronellolis EP2, Paraburkholderia eburnea EP3, and P. oxyphila EP4 and EP5, displayed efficacy against Verticillium dahliae, decreasing disease severity and incidence in planta. Notably, strains EP3 and EP4 triggered ISR in eggplants against V. dahliae. Genomic analysis unveiled shared biosynthetic gene clusters, such as ranthipeptide and non-ribosomal peptide synthetase-metallophore types, among the isolated strains. Additionally, metabolomic profiling of EP2 revealed the production of metabolites associated with amino acid metabolism, putative antibiotics, and phytohormones. The application of rocket extract resulted in a significant reduction in Verticillium wilt symptoms in eggplants, while the isolated microorganisms displayed efficacy against V. dahliae, inducing systemic resistance and revealing shared biosynthetic gene clusters, with metabolomic profiling highlighting potential disease-suppressing metabolites.
ISSN:1365-2672
1365-2672
DOI:10.1093/jambio/lxae070