N- acyl homoserine lactones (AHLs) type signal molecules produced by rhizobacteria associated with plants that growing in a metal(oids) contaminated soil: A catalyst for plant growth
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Ortiz, Javier
Dias, Nathalia
Alvarado, Roxana
Soto, Javiera
Sanhueza, Tedy
Rabert, Claudia
Jorquera, Milko
Arriagada, César
Resumen
The present study explores the potential of rhizobacteria isolated from Baccharis linearis and Solidago chilensis in metal(loid)-contaminated soil for producing N-acyl-homoserine lactones (AHLs)-type signal molecules and promoting plant growth. A total of 42 strains were isolated, four demonstrating the production of AHL-type signal molecules. Based on 16S rRNA gene sequencing analyses and MALDI-TOF analyses, these four isolates were identified as belonging to the Pseudomonas genus, specifically P. brassicacearum, P. frederickberguensis, P. koreensis, and P. orientalis. The four AHL-producing strains were evaluated for metal(loid)s tolerance, their plant growth promotion traits, AHL quantification, and their impact on in vitro Lactuca sativa plant growth. The study found that four strains exhibited high tolerance to metal(loid)s, particularly As, Cu, and Zn. Additionally, plant growth-promoting traits were detected in AHL-producing bacteria, such as siderophore production, ammonia production, ACC deaminase activity, and P solubilization. Notably, AHL production varied among strains isolated from B. linearis, where C7-HSL and C9-HSL signal molecules were detected, and S. chilensis, where only C7-HSL signal molecules were observed. In the presence of copper, the production of C7-HSL and C9-HSL significantly decreased in B. linearis isolates, while in S. chilensis isolates, C7-HSL production was inhibited. Further, when these strains were inoculated on lettuce seeds and in vitro plants, a significant increase in germination and plant growth was observed. Mainly, the inoculation of P. brassicacearum and P. frederickberguensis led to extensive root hair development, significantly increasing length and root dry weight. Our results demonstrate that rhizospheric strains produce AHL molecules and stimulate plant growth, primarily through root development. However, the presence of copper reduces the production of these molecules, potentially affecting the root development of non-metalloid tolerant plants such as S. chilensis, which would explain its low population in this hostile environment. © 2024 Elsevier GmbH
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