[Objectives]The paper was to detect and identify the phytoplasma of Cleome rutidosperma in areca palm yellow leaf disease(YLD)field in Wenchang City,Hainan Province,China.[Methods]The nested PCR technique was employed...[Objectives]The paper was to detect and identify the phytoplasma of Cleome rutidosperma in areca palm yellow leaf disease(YLD)field in Wenchang City,Hainan Province,China.[Methods]The nested PCR technique was employed to amplify the phytoplasma 16S rDNA of C.rutidosperma samples,followed by sequence analysis.Concurrently,this study examined C.rutidosperma in YLD field,collecting symptomatic leaves for phytoplasma detection.[Results]The 16S rDNA sequence of the C.rutidosperma witches'-broom phytoplasma was found to be identical to that of the HNWC5 strain associated with areca palm yellows phytoplasma,leading to the identification of this phytoplasma as belonging to the 16SrII-A subgroup.Field investigations revealed a higher incidence of C.rutidosperma in areca palm fields,with symptoms of leaf yellows observed in six of these fields.Quantitative PCR(qPCR)analysis confirmed the presence of phytoplasma infection in these instances.[Conclusions]Through the analysis of geographical distribution,sequence alignment,and field occurrence data,a significant correlation has been identified between witches'broom disease and YLD.It is proposed that the former may act as an intermediate host for the areca palm yellows phytoplasma.展开更多
[Objectives]The paper was to identify growth-promoting strains within the culturable bacterial flora of areca palm.[Methods]Culturable bacteria were isolated and identified from areca palm using samples obtained from ...[Objectives]The paper was to identify growth-promoting strains within the culturable bacterial flora of areca palm.[Methods]Culturable bacteria were isolated and identified from areca palm using samples obtained from both healthy and yellowing disease-affected plants within the same orchard.Strains that exhibited significant differences between healthy and affected samples,or that were unique to the healthy samples,were subsequently screened for their growth-promoting effects.[Results]Three bacterial strains demonstrated robust and consistent capacity for auxin production,specifically Paenibacillus,Pseudomonas aeruginosa,and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens,each yielding approximately 50μg of IAA per mL of bacterial solution.The strain Alcaligenes faecalis exhibited the highest efficacy in siderophore production,achieving 21.15%of active units.Additionally,A.faecalis,Bacillus velezensis,and P.aeruginosa were noted for their potassium-solubilizing capabilities,as evidenced by the presence of distinct potassium-solubilizing zones.[Conclusions]The evaluation of the aforementioned growth-promoting strains may offer valuable insights for the development of growth-promoting strains specifically for areca palm.展开更多
[Objectives]The paper was to analyze the structure of the culturable bacterial communities in healthy areca palms and those affected by yellow leaf disease(YLD).[Methods]The quantification and isolation of culturable ...[Objectives]The paper was to analyze the structure of the culturable bacterial communities in healthy areca palms and those affected by yellow leaf disease(YLD).[Methods]The quantification and isolation of culturable bacteria present in the leaves,roots,and rhizosphere soil of both healthy areca palms and those exhibiting symptoms of YLD within the same orchard were conducted.Furthermore,a differential analysis of the bacterial community structure was conducted.[Results]The bacterial count was observed to be greater in healthy areca palm samples compared to those exhibiting disease symptoms.Furthermore,the diversity of bacterial species in healthy areca palm samples surpassed that found in diseased samples.Notably,the bacterial genera that exhibited significant differences between healthy and diseased areca palms included Bacillus velezensis,Paenibacillus validus,Alcaligenes faecalis,Burkholderia territorii,Pseudomonas aeruginosa,Bacillus amyloliquefaciens,etc.[Conclusions]This study may offer data support and technical guidance for the effective prevention and control of YLD in areca palm in the future.展开更多
基金Supported by Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province of China(YSPTZX202151,YSPTZX202138)Hainan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(321QN345).
文摘[Objectives]The paper was to detect and identify the phytoplasma of Cleome rutidosperma in areca palm yellow leaf disease(YLD)field in Wenchang City,Hainan Province,China.[Methods]The nested PCR technique was employed to amplify the phytoplasma 16S rDNA of C.rutidosperma samples,followed by sequence analysis.Concurrently,this study examined C.rutidosperma in YLD field,collecting symptomatic leaves for phytoplasma detection.[Results]The 16S rDNA sequence of the C.rutidosperma witches'-broom phytoplasma was found to be identical to that of the HNWC5 strain associated with areca palm yellows phytoplasma,leading to the identification of this phytoplasma as belonging to the 16SrII-A subgroup.Field investigations revealed a higher incidence of C.rutidosperma in areca palm fields,with symptoms of leaf yellows observed in six of these fields.Quantitative PCR(qPCR)analysis confirmed the presence of phytoplasma infection in these instances.[Conclusions]Through the analysis of geographical distribution,sequence alignment,and field occurrence data,a significant correlation has been identified between witches'broom disease and YLD.It is proposed that the former may act as an intermediate host for the areca palm yellows phytoplasma.
基金Supported by Specific Research Fund of the Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province(YSPTZX202151).
文摘[Objectives]The paper was to identify growth-promoting strains within the culturable bacterial flora of areca palm.[Methods]Culturable bacteria were isolated and identified from areca palm using samples obtained from both healthy and yellowing disease-affected plants within the same orchard.Strains that exhibited significant differences between healthy and affected samples,or that were unique to the healthy samples,were subsequently screened for their growth-promoting effects.[Results]Three bacterial strains demonstrated robust and consistent capacity for auxin production,specifically Paenibacillus,Pseudomonas aeruginosa,and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens,each yielding approximately 50μg of IAA per mL of bacterial solution.The strain Alcaligenes faecalis exhibited the highest efficacy in siderophore production,achieving 21.15%of active units.Additionally,A.faecalis,Bacillus velezensis,and P.aeruginosa were noted for their potassium-solubilizing capabilities,as evidenced by the presence of distinct potassium-solubilizing zones.[Conclusions]The evaluation of the aforementioned growth-promoting strains may offer valuable insights for the development of growth-promoting strains specifically for areca palm.
基金Supported by the Specific Research Fund of the Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province(YSPTZX202151).
文摘[Objectives]The paper was to analyze the structure of the culturable bacterial communities in healthy areca palms and those affected by yellow leaf disease(YLD).[Methods]The quantification and isolation of culturable bacteria present in the leaves,roots,and rhizosphere soil of both healthy areca palms and those exhibiting symptoms of YLD within the same orchard were conducted.Furthermore,a differential analysis of the bacterial community structure was conducted.[Results]The bacterial count was observed to be greater in healthy areca palm samples compared to those exhibiting disease symptoms.Furthermore,the diversity of bacterial species in healthy areca palm samples surpassed that found in diseased samples.Notably,the bacterial genera that exhibited significant differences between healthy and diseased areca palms included Bacillus velezensis,Paenibacillus validus,Alcaligenes faecalis,Burkholderia territorii,Pseudomonas aeruginosa,Bacillus amyloliquefaciens,etc.[Conclusions]This study may offer data support and technical guidance for the effective prevention and control of YLD in areca palm in the future.
