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Drought stress has a major abiotic impact on the symbiotic performance of legumes, inhibiting pla... more Drought stress has a major abiotic impact on the symbiotic performance of legumes, inhibiting plant growth and decreasing yields. We evaluated the potential use of hydrochar (HTC) as a carrier for Bradyrhizobium sp. (Lupinus) under irrigation and drought conditions. We analyzed the survival of Bradyrhizobium sp. (BR) in the rhizosphere. We measured its effects on the growth promotion and yields of lupin (L. angustifolius) under laboratory conditions and in the field. The survival of BR populations was higher in HTC-char carrier material than it was in pyrolysis biochar from maize (MBC) and pyrolysis biochar from wood (WBC). An HTC-based Bradyrhizobium sp. inoculant (HTC-BR) significantly enhanced plant growth, N and P uptake, and lupin nodulation under drought conditions in comparison with BR strain inoculation. BR was more likely to survive under drought stress conditions when introduced as HTC-based inocula in comparison with direct inoculation. Overall, this experiment indicates that the HTC-based formulation of Bradyrhizobium sp. provided an effective carrier for inocula, and it is a promising and practical approach to improving the growth and yield of legumes under hostile field conditions.

In this study, the effects of calcium (Ca2+) application on acquired systemic tolerance mechanism... more In this study, the effects of calcium (Ca2+) application on acquired systemic tolerance mechanism to cadmium (Cd) stress in sesame (Sesamum indicum L) was studied. The Cd stress reduced the root and shoot growth of sesame, plant contents of photosynthetic pigments however, the application of Ca2+ improved these parameters under Cd stress condition. The hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), malondialdehyde (MDA) and soluble sugar contents were higher under Cd stress, and were reduced by Ca2+ treatment. The antioxidant enzyme activities in the leaves of sesame, superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), catalase (CAT), ascorbate peroxidase (APX) and glutathione reductase (GR) were higher under Cd stress, whereas reduced concentration was observed in Ca2+ treated plants. Cadmium stress increased the contents of diacylglycerol and sterol ester, however Ca2+ treatment resulted significant increase in phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylglycerol, phosphatidylinositol and phosphatidylserine. These results indicate a positive impact of Ca2+ on S. indicum growth under cadmium stress through upregulating acquired systemic tolerance system as lipid fractions (galactolipids, phospholipids, neutral lipids), antioxidant enzymes (SOD, POD, CAT, APX, GR) hence protect membrane functions.

It is a well accepted strategy to improve plant salt tolerance through inoculation with beneficia... more It is a well accepted strategy to improve plant salt tolerance through inoculation with beneficial microorganisms. However, its underlying mechanisms still remain unclear. In the present study, hydroponic experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of Bradyrhizobium japonicum USDA 110 with salt tolerant Pseudomonas putida TSAU1 on growth, protein content, nitrogen and phosphorus uptake as well as root system architecture of soybean (Glycine max L.) under salt stress. The results indicated that the combined inoculation with USDA 110 and TSAU1 significantly improved plant growth, nitrogen and phosphorus contents, and contents of soluble leaf proteins under salt stress compared to the inoculation with the symbiont alone or compared to un-inoculated ones. The root architectural traits, like root length, surface area, project area and root volume; as well as nodulation traits were also significantly increased by co-inoculation with USDA 110 and TSAU1. The PGPR P. putida strain TSAU1 could improve the symbiotic interaction between the salt-stressed soybean and B. japonicum USDA 110. In conclusion, inoculation with Bradyrhizobium japonicum and salt tolerant Pseudomonas putida synergistically improved soybean salt tolerance through altering root system architecture facilitating nitrogen and phosphorus acquisition, and nodule formation.

Medicinal plants are known to harbor potential endophytic microbes, due to their bioactive compou... more Medicinal plants are known to harbor potential endophytic microbes, due to their bioactive compounds. In a first study of ongoing research, endophytic bacteria were isolated from two medicinal plants, Hypericum perforatum and Ziziphora capitata with contrasting antimicrobial activities from the Chatkal Biosphere Reserve of Uzbekistan, and their plant-specific traits involved in biocontrol and plant growth promotion were evaluated. Plant extracts of H. perforatum exhibited a remarkable activity against bacterial and fungal pathogens, whereas extracts of Z. capitata did not exhibit any potential antimicrobial activity. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometry (MS) was used to identify plant associated culturable endophytic bacteria. The isolated culturable endophytes associated with H. perforatum belong to eight genera (Arthrobacter, Achromobacter, Bacillus, Enterobacter, Erwinia, Pseudomonas, Pantoea, Serratia, and Stenotrophomonas). The endophytic isolates from Z. capitata also contain those genera except Arthrobacter, Serratia, and Stenotrophomonas. H. perforatum with antibacterial activity supported more bacteria with antagonistic activity, as compared to Z. capitata. The antagonistic isolates were able to control tomato root rot caused by Fusarium oxysporum and stimulated plant growth under greenhouse conditions and could thus be a cost-effective source for agro-based biological control agents.

Pot experiments were conducted to evaluate the influence of salinity on some physio-biochemical t... more Pot experiments were conducted to evaluate the influence of salinity on some physio-biochemical traits in sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) cultivars with contrasting salt stress tolerance and to determine the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in ameliorating the salt stress in plant. Salt stress (250 mM NaCl) reduced the colonization potential of AMF and inhibited photosynthetic pigments, chlorophyll and carotenoids in plant tissue. AMF inoculated plants contained higher level of cholorphyll pigments. Salt stressed plants showed increased lipid peroxidation, antioxidant enzyme activities like superoxide dismutase (SOD), ascorbate peroxidase (APX) and peroxidase (POD). Plants inoculated with AMF showed lower lipid peroxidation and enhanced antioxidant enzyme activities. Moreover, the content of lipids, proline, and soluble sugars in basil plants was improved with AMF inoculation. AMF inoculation reduced accumulation of Na + and improved nutrient acquisition. In conclusion, AMF were capable to reduce oxidative stress via supporting of the antioxidant system. Salt tolerant cultivar showed higher antioxidant enzyme activity and accumulation of osmolytes.

The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of salinity stress on growth of Cassia ita... more The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of salinity stress on growth of Cassia italica and role of gamma amminobutyric acid (GABA) in mitigating the salt stress induced damaging effects. Antioxidant activity, level of endogenous growth hormones and other biochemical parameters were evaluated. Salt stress enhanced the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) resulting in the enhanced lipid peroxidation which was however reduced by application of GABA. Increased lipid peroxidation in salt stressed plants caused an obvious reduction in the total lipid content as compared to GABA treated plants. The antioxidant enzymes were higher in GABA treated plants which indicated a reduction of oxidative damage.

The present study was carried with the aim to demonstrate and examine the impact of arbuscular my... more The present study was carried with the aim to demonstrate and examine the impact of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on the growth, anti-oxidants metabolism and some key physio-biochemical attributes including the osmotic constituents in Lupinus termis exposed to salt stress. Salt stress (250 mM NaCl) reduced growth, AMF colonisation, relative water content and chlorophyll pigment content. However, AMF ameliorated the negative effect of salinity on these growth parameters. Salt stress increased the activities of key antioxidant enzymes like superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), ascorbate peroxidase (APX) and peroxidase (POD). Inoculation of AMF enhanced the activities of these enzymes and caused an increase in the accumulation of osmotic components resulting in the maintainence of tissue water content. Proline, glycine betaine and sugars increased with salinity stress and AMF inoculation. Plants subjected to salt stress showed considerable variations in the endogenous levels of growth hormones. Reduced lipid peroxidation and increased membrane stability in AMF inoculated plants and enhanced activity of anti-oxidants enzymes confers the role of AMF in assuaging the salt stress induced deleterious effects.

The application of biochar to soil is considered to have the potential for long-term soil carbon ... more The application of biochar to soil is considered to have the potential for long-term soil carbon sequestration, as well as for improving plant growth and suppressing soil pathogens. In our study we evaluated the effect of biochar on the plant growth of soybeans, as well as on the community composition of root-associated bacteria with plant growth promoting traits. Two types of biochar, namely, maize biochar (MBC), wood biochar (WBC), and hydrochar (HTC) were used for pot experiments to monitor plant growth. Soybean plants grown in soil amended with HTC char (2%) showed the best performance and were collected for isolation and further characterization of root-associated bacteria for multiple plant growth promoting traits. Only HTC char amendment resulted in a statistically significant increase in the root and shoot dry weight of soybeans. Interestingly, rhizosphere isolates from HTC char amended soil showed higher diversity than the rhizosphere isolates from the control soil. In addition, a higher proportion of isolates from HTC char amended soil compared with control soil was found to express plant growth promoting properties and showed antagonistic activity against one or more phytopathogenic fungi. Our study provided evidence that improved plant growth by biochar incorporation into soil results from the combination of a direct effect that is dependent on the type of char and a microbiome shift in root-associated beneficial bacteria.

Cassia italica Mill is an important medicinal plant within the family Fabaceae. Pot experiment wa... more Cassia italica Mill is an important medicinal plant within the family Fabaceae. Pot experiment was conducted to evaluate cadmium stress induced changes in physiological and biochemical attributes in C. italica with and without arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). Cadmium stressed plant showed reduced chlorophyll pigment and protein content while AMF inoculation enhanced the chlorophyll and protein content considerably. AMF also ameliorated the cadmium stress induced reduction in total chlorophyll and protein contents by 19.30% and 38.29%, respectively. Cadmium stress enhanced lipid peroxidation while AMF inoculation reduced lipid peroxidation considerably. Increase in proline and phenol content was observed due to cadmium stress and AMF inoculation caused a further increase in proline and phenol content ensuring better growth under stressed conditions. AMF alone also enhanced proline and phenol content. Activity of antioxidant enzymes enhanced under cadmium treatment and AMF inoculation further enhanced their activity thereby strengthening the antioxidant system. Enhanced activities of antioxidants and increased accumulation of osmolytes help plants to avoid damaging impact of oxidative damage. The research has shown that AMF inoculation mitigated the negative impact of stress by reducing the lipid peroxidation and enhancing the antioxidant activity. The present study strongly supports employing AMF as the biological mean for enhancing the cadmium stress tolerance of C. italica.

Salinity stress affected crop production of more than 20% of irrigated land globally. In the pres... more Salinity stress affected crop production of more than 20% of irrigated land globally. In the present study the effect of different concentrations of NaCl (0, 100, and 200 mM) on growth, physio-biochemical attributes, antioxidant enzymes, oil content, etc. in Brassica juncea and the protective role of Trichoderma harzianum (TH) was investigated. Salinity stress deteriorates growth, physio-biochemical attributes, that ultimately leads to decreased biomass yield in mustard seedlings. Higher concentration of NaCl (200 mM) decreased the plant height by 33.7%, root length by 29.7% and plant dry weight (DW) by 34.5%. On the other hand, supplementation of TH to NaCl treated mustard seedlings showed elevation by 13.8, 11.8, and 16.7% in shoot, root length and plant DW respectively as compared to plants treated with NaCl (200 mM) alone. Oil content was drastically affected by NaCl treatment; however, TH added plants showed enhanced oil percentage from 19.4 to 23.4% in the present study. NaCl also degenerate the pigment content and the maximum drop of 52.0% was recorded in Chl. 'a'. Enhanced pigment content was observed by the application of TH to NaCl treated plants. Proline content showed increase by NaCl stress and maximum accumulation of 59.12% was recorded at 200 mM NaCl. Further enhancement to 70.37% in proline content was recorded by supplementation of TH. NaCl stress (200 mM) affirms the increase in H 2 O 2 by 69.5% and MDA by 36.5%, but reduction in the accumulation is recorded by addition of TH to mustard seedlings. 200 mM NaCl elevated SOD, POD, APX, GR, GST, GPX, GSH, and GSSG in the present study. Further enhancement was observed by the application of TH to the NaCl fed seedlings. NaCl stress suppresses the uptake of important elements in both roots and shoots, however, addition of TH restored the elemental uptake in the present study. Mustard seedlings treated with NaCl and TH showed restricted Na uptake as compared to seedlings treated with NaCl alone. In conclusion, TH proved to be very beneficial in imparting resistance to the mustard plants against NaCl stress through improved uptake of essential elements, modulation of osmolytes and antioxidants.

In this study, the role of a salt-tolerant plant growth-promoting bacterium (PGPR), Bacillus subt... more In this study, the role of a salt-tolerant plant growth-promoting bacterium (PGPR), Bacillus subtilis, in the alleviation of salinity stress during the growth of Indian bassia (Bassia indica [Wight] A.J. Scott), was studied under ccontrolled growth chamber conditions following seed inoculation. Physiological parameters such as neutral and phospholipids, fatty acid composition as well as photosynthetic pigments, were investigated. Salinity inhibited shoot and root length by 16 and 42%, dry weight by 37 and 23% respectively and negatively affected physiological parameters. Inoculation of unstressed and salt-stressed Indian bassia with B. subtilis significantly improved root and shoot growth, total lipid content, the phospholipid fraction, photosynthetic pigments (chlorophyll a and b and carotenoid contents) and also increased oleic (C 18:1), linoleic (C 18:2) and linolenic (C 18:3) acids in plant leaves compared to uninoculated plants. The salt-tolerant PGPR, B. subtilis could act synergistically to promote the growth and fitness of Indian bassia plants under salt stress by providing an additional supply of an auxin (IAA) and induce salt stress resistance by reducing stress ethylene levels.

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The aim of present study was to examine the effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on the g... more The aim of present study was to examine the effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on the growth, lipid peroxidation, antioxidant enzyme activity and some key physio-biochemical attributes in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.) subjected to salt stress. Salt stress (200 mM NaCl) reduced growth, biomass, relative water content and chlorophyll pigment content in cowpea leaves. AMF ameliorated the negative impact of salinity on the growth parameters studied. The activity of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), peroxidase (POD) and glutathione reductase (GR) enhanced under salt stress and AMF inoculation further enhanced their activity, thus strengthening the plant's defense system. Proline content increased in salt stressed plants as well as AMF-inoculated plants providing efficient protection against salt stress. Besides this AMF also increased uptake of mineral elements which have direct impact on the osmoregulation of the plants. The present study shows that AMF possesses the potential to enhance salt tolerance of cowpea.

In this study, the role of a salt-tolerant plant growth-promoting bacterium (PGPR), Bacillus subt... more In this study, the role of a salt-tolerant plant growth-promoting bacterium (PGPR), Bacillus subtilis, in the alleviation of salinity stress during the growth of Indian bassia (Bassia indica [Wight] A.J. Scott), was studied under ccontrolled growth chamber conditions following seed inoculation. Physiological parameters such as neutral and phospholipids, fatty acid composition as well as photosynthetic pigments, were investigated. Salinity inhibited shoot and root length by 16 and 42%, dry weight by 37 and 23% respectively and negatively affected physiological parameters. Inoculation of unstressed and saltstressed Indian bassia with B. subtilis significantly improved root and shoot growth, total lipid content, the phospholipid fraction, photosynthetic pigments (chlorophyll a and b and carotenoid contents) and also increased oleic (C 18:1 ), linoleic (C 18:2 ) and linolenic (C 18:3 ) acids in plant leaves compared to uninoculated plants. The salt-tolerant PGPR, B. subtilis could act synergistically to promote the growth and fitness of Indian bassia plants under salt stress by providing an additional supply of an auxin (IAA) and induce salt stress resistance by reducing stress ethylene levels.

Saline conditions are known to suppress the growth of crops. One possibility to circumvent this p... more Saline conditions are known to suppress the growth of crops. One possibility to circumvent this problem is to use root colonizing, salt tolerant bacterial inoculants, which can alleviate salt stress in plants. To evaluate the effect of different plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) under salt stress conditions, the four strains Pseudomonas putida 1T1, Pseudomonas trivialis 3Re27, Pseudomonas extremorientalis TSAU20 and Stenotrophomonas rhizophila ep-17 were analysed on cucumber and tomato in pot experiments. Four salinity levels (2.5, 5.0, 7.5 and 10.0 dSm–1) were maintained in potting soil amended with NaCl. Results showed that PGPR inoculation, even at higher salinities (7.5 dSm–1), significantly increased dry weight of cucumber and tomato by on average 68% compared with noninoculated plants. All bacterial strains were salt tolerant, growing well with 3% NaCl in the growth medium, and survived in the rhizosphere , the numbers of Cfu being equal at salinity levels 0 – 7.5, A...

Biology and Fertility of Soils

The aim of the present work was to test known bacterial plant growth-promoting strains for their ... more The aim of the present work was to test known bacterial plant growth-promoting strains for their ability to promote cucumber plant growth in salinated soil and to improve cucumber fruit yield by protecting these plants against soil-borne pathogens. Fifty-two plant-beneficial bacterial strains were evaluated for their ability to protect plants against cucumber foot and root rot after bacterization of the seeds and infestation of salinated soil with the isolated Fusarium solani pathogen. Based on the results of initial screenings, five efficient strains were selected, namely Serratia plymuthica RR-2-5-10, Stenotrophomonas rhizophila e-p10, Pseudomonas fluorescens SPB2145, Pseudomonas extremorientalis TSAU20, and P. fluorescens PCL1751. All five strains are salt tolerant since they grow well in a medium to which 3% NaCl was added. Infestation of the soil with F. solani resulted in an increase of the percentage of diseased plants from 17 to 54. Priming of seedlings with the five selected bacterial strains reduced this proportion to as low as 10%. In addition, in the absence of an added pathogen, all five strains showed a significant stimulatory effect on cucumber plant growth, increasing the dry weight of whole cucumber plants up to 62% in comparison to the non-bacterized control. The strains also increased cucumber fruit yield in greenhouse varying from 9% to 32%. We conclude that seed priming with the selected microbes is a very promising approach for improving horticulture in salinated soils. Moreover, allochthonous strains isolated from non-salinated soil, from a moderate or even cold climate, and from other plants than cucumber, functioned as well as autochthonous strains as cucumberbeneficial bacteria in salinated Uzbek soils. These results show that these plant-beneficial strains are robust and they

Seven ecdysteroids isolated from the aerial part of Silene linicola are identified using H and C ... more Seven ecdysteroids isolated from the aerial part of Silene linicola are identified using H and C NMR 1 13 methods. Their yield from raw material was determined.

In this study, the role of a salt-tolerant plant growth-promoting bacterium (PGPR), Bacillus subt... more In this study, the role of a salt-tolerant plant growth-promoting bacterium (PGPR), Bacillus subtilis, in the alleviation of salinity stress during the growth of Indian bassia (Bassia indica [Wight] A.J. Scott), was studied under ccontrolled growth chamber conditions following seed inoculation. Physiological parameters such as neutral and phospholipids, fatty acid composition as well as photosynthetic pigments, were investigated. Salinity inhibited shoot and root length by 16 and 42%, dry weight by 37 and 23% respectively and negatively affected physiological parameters. Inoculation of unstressed and saltstressed Indian bassia with B. subtilis significantly improved root and shoot growth, total lipid content, the phospholipid fraction, photosynthetic pigments (chlorophyll a and b and carotenoid contents) and also increased oleic (C 18:1 ), linoleic (C 18:2 ) and linolenic (C 18:3 ) acids in plant leaves compared to uninoculated plants. The salt-tolerant PGPR, B. subtilis could act synergistically to promote the growth and fitness of Indian bassia plants under salt stress by providing an additional supply of an auxin (IAA) and induce salt stress resistance by reducing stress ethylene levels.

Biology and Fertility of Soils

Proceedings of the 2nd Asian PGPR Conference August 21-24, 2011, Beijing, P.R. China, 2011

Promotion of plant growth and nutrient uptake of cotton and wheat by associative bacteria Dilfu... more Promotion of plant growth and nutrient uptake of cotton and wheat by associative
bacteria
Dilfusa Egamberdiyeva 1 , Gisela Höflich 2
1Institute of Microbiology, Uzbek Academy of Sciences, Abdulla Kadiry str.7 B,
Tashkent 700128, Uzbekistan.
2Institute for Primary Production and Microbiological Ecology, Center for Agricultural
Landscape and Land Use Research, Eberswalder St. 84, D-15374, Muencheberg, Germany

In pot experiments, the effect of associative bacteria isolated from the root zones of different agricultural crops grown in the calcisol soil of the semi-arid climate of Usbekistan was investigated with respect to the growth and nutrient uptake of cotton and wheat. After inoculation with the bacterial strains Pseudomonas alcaligenes PsA15, Bacillus amiloliguefaciens BcA12 and Mycobacterium phlei MbP18, the root and shoot growth of cotton and wheat increased significantly. Bacterial inoculation also resulted in significantly higher values of nitrogen and phosphorus contents of plant parts. Effective bacteria produced the phytohormone auxin, B-complex vitamins, different proteins and reacted antagonistically to the soil-borne plant pathogens, Fusarium oxisporum and Verticillum loteritum. The bacterial strains are osmotolerant. The bacterial strain Bacillus amiloliguefaciens BcA12 survived after root and shoot inoculation in the rhizosphere and in the soil of the root zone of wheat.

Key words: rhizosphere bacteria, growth promotion, nutrient-uptake

ANTAGONISTIC ACTIVITY OF SOIL MICROORGANISMS ISOLATED FROM CALCISOL SOIL AGAINST PLANT PATHOGENIC... more ANTAGONISTIC ACTIVITY OF SOIL MICROORGANISMS ISOLATED FROM CALCISOL SOIL AGAINST PLANT PATHOGENIC FUSARIUM SPECIES

M.S. Mamiev 1, M.A.Zuparov2, D.Egamberdiyeva3*,

1Institute of Microbiology, Uzbek Academy of Sciences, Abdulla Qadiriy str. 7B, 700128, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
2 University of Agriculture, Department of Phytopathology and Microbiology, 700183, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
3 Department of Biosciences, Division of General Microbiology, University of Helsinki, P.O.Box 56, Viikinkaari 9C, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
e-mail: dilfuza_egamberdiyeva@yahoo.com

Summary

The objectives of this study were: to isolate the bacterial and fungal strains from the Calcisol soil under cotton, to screen of these isolates for their antagonistic activity towards plant pathogen Fusarium species. Soil samples were taken under grown cotton field Surhandarya region. 136 strains of Trichoderma, Aspergillus, Penicillium and 30 strains of Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Arthrobacter, and Mycobacterium were isolated and screened for antagonistic activity. Plant pathogenic fungi of Fusarium solani f. argillaceum, F. javanicum, F. moniliforme, F. moniliforme f. lactis, F .moniliforme f. subglutinans were used for study. Antifungal activity was recorded as the width of the zone of growth inhibition between the fungus and the organism tested. The ability of bacteria isolates to reduce Fusarium damping-off disease in cotton seedling was also evaluated. Isolates of A. ochraceoroseus, T. lignorum, P. notatum, A. terreus, A. ustus showed more antagonistic activity among all isolates (24-33%). Penicillium and Aspergillus species showed lower antagonistic activity. Seed bacterisation with all of bacteria isolates decreased the Fusarium damping-off disease for cotton seedlings. This study has demonstrated that some non-pathogenic fungi and bacteria may be useful in protecting agricultural plants against damping off Fusarium pathogens.

Key words: antagonistic activity, microorganisms, Fusarium species