Whole Genome Sequencing and Biocontrol Potential of <i>Streptomyces luteireticuli</i> ASG80 Against <i>Phytophthora</i> Diseases

<i>Phytophthora</i>-induced crop diseases, commonly known as “plant plagues”, pose a significant threat to global food security. In this study, strain ASG80 was isolated from sisal roots and demonstrated a broad-spectrum antagonistic activity against several <i>Phytophthora</i&g...

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Main Authors: Gang Xu, Weihuai Wu, Liqian Zhu, Yanqiong Liang, Minli Liang, Shibei Tan, Helong Chen, Xing Huang, Chunping He, Ying Lu, Kexian Yi, Xiang Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/11/2255
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Summary:<i>Phytophthora</i>-induced crop diseases, commonly known as “plant plagues”, pose a significant threat to global food security. In this study, strain ASG80 was isolated from sisal roots and demonstrated a broad-spectrum antagonistic activity against several <i>Phytophthora</i> species and fungal pathogens. Strain ASG80 was identified as <i>Streptomyces luteireticuli</i> via phylogenetic analysis, digital DNA–DNA hybridization (dDDH), and average nucleotide identity (ANI). Whole-genome sequencing identified 40 biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs) related to secondary metabolite production, including antimicrobial compounds. Strain ASG80 extract exhibited broad-spectrum inhibitory activity against <i>Phytophthora nicotianae</i>, <i>P. vignae</i>, <i>P. cinnamomi</i>, and <i>P. sojae</i>. Pot experiments showed that strain ASG80 extract significantly reduced sisal zebra disease incidence, with an efficacy comparable to the fungicide metalaxyl. These findings suggest that strain ASG80 is a promising biocontrol agent with substantial potential for managing Phytophthora-related diseases in agriculture.
ISSN:2076-2607