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ArticleEnvironmental microbiome2024

Plant growth-promoting fungi improve tobacco yield and chemical components by reassembling rhizosphere fungal microbiome and recruiting probiotic taxa.

Mingzi Shi, Shanghua Hao, Yuhe Wang, Sen Zhang, Guangzhou Cui, Bin Zhang, Wang Zhou, Hongge Chen, Mingdao Wang

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Article in Environmental microbiome, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
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Mingzi Shi *College of Life Science, Henan Agricultural University, Henan, 450046, China.
Shanghua Hao *College of Life Science, Henan Agricultural University, Henan, 450046, China.
Yuhe WangDepartment of Genomic and Computational Biology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA.
Sen ZhangCollege of Life Science, Henan Agricultural University, Henan, 450046, China.
Guangzhou CuiXinyang City Company of Henan Tobacco Corporation, Henan, 464006, China.
Bin ZhangXinyang City Company of Henan Tobacco Corporation, Henan, 464006, China.
Wang ZhouCollege of Life Science, Henan Agricultural University, Henan, 450046, China.
Hongge ChenCollege of Life Science, Henan Agricultural University, Henan, 450046, China.
Mingdao WangCollege of Life Science, Henan Agricultural University, Henan, 450046, China. wmdbio@126.com.

Funding

Development and Application of Microecological Resources for Tobacco in Xinyang City, Henan Province, China 330/30802153Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province No. 242300420606The Specialized Project of High-level Talents in Henan Agricultural University 111/30501465
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Abstract

backgroundTobacco production faces ongoing challenges due to soil degradation, leading to a persistent decline in yield. Plant growth-promoting fungi (PGPF) have been recognized as an environmentally friendly agricultural strategy. However, many commercial PGPF products exhibit instability due to insufficient environmental compatibility.

resultsIn this study, Penicillium sp. PQxj3 was isolated and assessed for its potential to enhance tobacco productivity under field conditions. The results demonstrated that Penicillium sp. PQxj3 treatment significantly promoted the tobacco growth and improved the crop yield. The height of tobacco in Penicillium sp. PQxj3 treatment group significantly increased by 50.19% and 24.05% compared with CK at exuberant and maturity period (P < 0.05). The average yield of tobacco significantly increased by 36.16% compared to CK (P < 0.05). Fungal microbiome analysis revealed that phylogenetically similar probiotic taxa were recruited by Penicillium sp. PQxj3 and reassembled tobacco rhizosphere fungal microbiome. The key chemical indicators of tobacco such as alkaloid, total sugar, and phosphorus were significantly enhanced in Penicillium sp. PQxj3 treatment. The recruited probiotic taxa (Penicillium brasilianum, Penicillium simplicissimum, Penicillium macrosclerotiorum and Penicillium senticosum) were significantly associated with alkaloid, total sugar etc. (P < 0.05), which were identified as the key drivers for improving the chemical components of tobacco. Transcriptome analysis indicated that Penicillium sp. PQxj3 promoted up-regulation of key functional genes involved in alkaloid, indoleacetic, and gibberellin biosynthesis pathways.

conclusionIn summary, this study assessed the biopromotion mechanism of PGPF Penicillium sp. PQxj3 linking chemical traits, rhizosphere fungal microbiome, and transcriptome profiling. The findings provide a fundamental basis and a sustainable solution for developing fungal fertilizers to enhance agricultural sustainability.

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Biosynthesis pathwaysPlant growth-promoting fungi (PGPF)Probiotic taxaRhizosphere fungal microbiome reassembleTobacco

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