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Hydroxamate Siderophores Secreted by Plant Endophytic Pseudomonas putida Elicit Defense against Blast Disease in Rice Incited by Magnaporthe oryzae.

Mushineni AshajyothiVelmurugan ShanmugamAditi KunduAlexander BalamuruganVinod ChouhanKuleshwar Prasad Sahu
Published in: Letters in applied microbiology (2023)
Our study focuses on a hydroxamate-type siderophore from Pseudomonas putida BP25, known for chelating ferric iron and aiding microbial growth in iron-deficient environments. Confirmed through CAS-agar and tetrazolium tests, a purified siderophore extract was obtained via ion-exchange chromatography. Applying varying concentrations of this siderophore to rice seedlings demonstrated concentration-dependent effects on shoot and root phenotypes. Prophylactic application on rice leaves significantly reduced blast severity (68.7-97.0%), surpassing curative application (47.5-86.87%). Additionally, the siderophore treatment elevated peroxidase, polyphenol oxidase, and total phenols in rice plants. Defense-related genes linked to salicylic acid (OsPR1.1, OsNPR1, OsPDF2.2), and other pathways (Oshox24, OsCLE, OsGLP3-3, OsEIN2.4, OsCSE) promoting blast suppression showed upregulation. However, the OsACS6 gene associated with ethylene-induced internodal elongation was significantly downregulated. Overall, our findings propose that the siderophore from Pseudomonas putida BP25 induces defense gene transcription, offering potential for sustainable rice production via bio-formulation.
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