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- Root exudates significantly influence microbial communities in the rhizosphere and can enhance bacteria's ability to control nematodes.
- The study pinpointed strain BX-1 as highly effective against nematodes, particularly after tomato plants were infected, leading to changes in root exudate composition.
- Certain metabolites (like caffeic acid and salicylic acid) in root exudates attracted BX-1, improving its colonization and efficacy in combating nematode populations.
Article Abstract
Root exudates play a pivotal role in shaping the microbial community in the rhizosphere and can impact the efficacy of bacteria in controlling nematode populations. This study identified BX-1 as significantly effective in controlling . The infection of tomato plants with this nematode induced noticeable alterations in the composition of tomato root exudates and led to an increased colonization rate of strain BX-1. Further investigation into how strain BX-1 responded to changes in tomato root exudates revealed that specific metabolites, such as caffeic acid, coumarin, salicylic acid, sebacic acid, and butyric acid, strongly attracted strain BX-1. This attraction potentially contributed to its enhanced colonization and improved efficiency in controlling nematodes. Understanding the correlation between specific metabolites in root exudates and the response of antagonistic bacteria provides valuable insights for enhancing their effectiveness as biological control agents against plant-parasitic nematodes.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11596294 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12112188 | DOI Listing |
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