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Using community analysis to explore bacterial indicators for disease suppression of tobacco bacterial wilt.

ABSTRACT: Although bacterial communities play important roles in the suppression of pathogenic diseases and crop production, little is known about the bacterial communities associated with bacterial wilt. Based on 16S rRNA gene sequencing, statistical analyses of microbial communities in disease-suppressive and disease-conducive soils from three districts during the vegetation period of tobacco showed that Proteobacteria was the dominant phylum, followed by Acidobacteria. Only samples from September were significantly correlated to disease factors. Fifteen indicators from taxa found in September (1 class, 2 orders, 3 families and 9 genera) were identified in the screen as being associated with disease suppression, and 10 of those were verified for potential disease suppression in March. Kaistobacter appeared to be the genus with the most potential for disease suppression. Elucidating microbially mediated natural disease suppression is fundamental to understanding microecosystem responses to sustainable farming and provides a possible approach for modeling disease-suppressive indicators. Here, using cluster analysis, MRPP testing, LEfSe and specific filters for a Venn diagram, we provide insight into identifying possible indicators of disease suppression of tobacco bacterial wilt.

SUBMITTER: Liu X

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5114674 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Using community analysis to explore bacterial indicators for disease suppression of tobacco bacterial wilt.

Liu Xiaojiao X Zhang Shuting S Jiang Qipeng Q Bai Yani Y Shen Guihua G Li Shili S Ding Wei W

Scientific reports 20161118

Although bacterial communities play important roles in the suppression of pathogenic diseases and crop production, little is known about the bacterial communities associated with bacterial wilt. Based on 16S rRNA gene sequencing, statistical analyses of microbial communities in disease-suppressive and disease-conducive soils from three districts during the vegetation period of tobacco showed that Proteobacteria was the dominant phylum, followed by Acidobacteria. Only samples from September were ...[more]

PMID: 27857159

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Using community analysis to explore bacterial indicators for disease suppression of tobacco bacterial wilt.

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