scholarly journals Differences in the endophytic fungal community and effective ingredients in root of three Glycyrrhiza species in Xinjiang, China

PeerJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e11047
Author(s):  
Hanli Dang ◽  
Tao Zhang ◽  
Zhongke Wang ◽  
Guifang Li ◽  
Wenqin Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Fungal Community ◽  
High Throughput Sequencing ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Glycyrrhiza Glabra ◽  
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis ◽  
Fungal Communities ◽  
Depth Range ◽  
Fungal Community Composition ◽  
Glycyrrhiza Inflata

Background Endophytic fungi influence the quality and quantity of the medicinal plant’s bioactive compounds through specific fungus-host interactions. Nevertheless, due to the paucity of information, the composition of endophytic fungal communities and the mechanism by which effective ingredients regulate endophytic fungal communities in roots remains unclear. Methods In this study, we collected root and soil samples (depth range: 0–20, 20–40, and 40–60 cm) of three Glycyrrhiza species (Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Glycyrrhiza inflata, and Glycyrrhiza glabra). Glycyrrhizic acid and liquiritin content were determined using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and total flavonoid content was determined using ultraviolet spectrophotometry. High-throughput sequencing technology was employed to explore the composition and diversity of the endophytic fungal community in different root segments of three Glycyrrhiza species. Furthermore, soil samples were subjected to physicochemical analyses. Results We observed that the liquiritin content was not affected by the root depth (0–20 cm, 20–40 cm, and 40–60 cm). Still, it was significantly affected by the Glycyrrhiza species (Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Glycyrrhiza inflata, Glycyrrhiza glabra) (P < 0.05). In Glycyrrhiza root, a total of eight phyla and 140 genera were annotated so far, out of which Ascomycota and Basidiomycota phyla, and the Fusarium, Paraphoma, and Helminthosporium genera were found to be significantly dominant. Spearman correlation analysis revealed that liquiritin content was accountable for the differences in the diversity of the endophytic fungal community. Furthermore, distance-based redundancy analysis (db-RDA) showed that physicochemical properties of the soil (available potassium and ammonium nitrogen) and the root factors (liquiritin and water content) were the main contributing factors for the variations in the overall structure of the endophytic fungal community. Our results showed that the effective ingredients of Glycyrrhiza root and physicochemical properties of the soil regulated the endophytic fungal community composition and medicinal licorice diversity.

scholarly journals Root-associated endophytic fungal community composition and structure of three medicinal licorices in Xinjiang

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanli Dang ◽  
Zhongke Wang ◽  
Guifang Li ◽  
Yudi Mu ◽  
Xinhua Lv ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fungal Community ◽  
High Throughput Sequencing ◽  
Ammonium Nitrogen ◽  
Shannon Index ◽  
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis ◽  
Root Depth ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Fungal Community Composition ◽  
Composition And Structure ◽  
Glycyrrhiza Inflata

Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore the diversity and composition of endophytic fungal community in the root of three medicinal licorices, and learn more about its biological characteristics by analyzing its interaction with soil and root factors. A total of 2,118,633 effective sequences and 1,063 effective operational taxonomic units (OTUs) with 97% identity were obtained by high-throughput sequencing among 27 samples. In this study, a total of 8 phyla and 140 genera were annotated, among them, the phylum Ascomycota and Basidiomycota, and the genera Fusarium, Paraphoma and Helminthosporium were significantly dominant in the 27 samples. Wilcoxon rank sum test showed that the Shannon index was significantly different distribution between Glycyrrhiza uralensis and Glycyrrhiza inflata, especially 0-20cm at the root depth, the Chao1 index in Glycyrrhiza inflate was significantly affected by root depth, and there were significant differences in beta diversity between Glycyrrhiza uralensis and Glycyrrhiza inflata. Distance-based redundancy analysis (db-RDA) showed that soil physicochemical properties (available potassium and ammonium nitrogen), and the root factor (liquiritin and water content) were the main contributing factors to the variations in the overall structure of endophytic fungal community in this study. This study provides useful information for formulating strategies to improve the quantity and quality of medicinal licorices.

scholarly journals Temporal and Cultivar-Specific Effects on Potato Root- and Rhizosphere Fungal Diversity

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaire Loit ◽  
Liina Soonvald ◽  
Alar Astover ◽  
Eve Runno-Paurson ◽  
Maarja Öpik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Composition ◽  
Fungal Community ◽  
Fungal Diversity ◽  
High Throughput Sequencing ◽  
Solanum Tuberosum L ◽  
Potato Cultivar ◽  
Substantial Effect ◽  
Sampling Time ◽  
Fungal Communities ◽  
Fungal Community Composition

The rhizosphere fungal community can play an important role in determining plant growth and health. In this study, using high-throughput sequencing, we investigated the fungal diversity and community composition in the roots and rhizosphere soil of 21 potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) cultivars. The samples were collected at three different sampling points. Furthermore, we assessed the differences in both diversity and composition of pathogen and saprotroph communities. In soil and roots, the fungal richness and relative abundance of pathogens and saprotrophs were mainly affected by sampling time. However, root fungal communities were also significantly affected by cultivar. The most substantial effect of cultivar was on root pathogen diversity. Moreover, the occurrence of most pathogens strongly varied among cultivars. Soil fungal community composition was primarily determined by sampling time; whereas in roots, the primary determinant was cultivar. Our results demonstrate changes in fungal communities over the potato growing season, as well as highlight the importance of potato cultivar on root fungal communities, and emphasise their importance in plant breeding.

Plant traits and taxonomy drive host associations in tropical phyllosphere fungal communities

Botany ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 92 (4) ◽  
pp. 303-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven W. Kembel ◽  
Rebecca C. Mueller
Keyword(s):  
Host Plant ◽  
Tropical Forests ◽  
Fungal Community ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
High Throughput Sequencing ◽  
Plant Traits ◽  
Fungal Species ◽  
Fungal Communities ◽  
Fungal Community Composition ◽  
Individual Tree

The aerial surface of plants, known as the phyllosphere, represents a widespread and diverse habitat for microbes, but the fungal communities colonizing the surface of leaves are not well characterized, and how these communities are assembled on hosts is unknown. We used high-throughput sequencing of fungal communities on the leaves of 51 tree species in a lowland tropical rainforest in Panama to examine the influence of host plant taxonomy and traits on the fungi colonizing the phyllosphere. Fungal communities on leaves were dominated by the phyla Ascomycota (79% of all sequences), Basidiomycota (11%), and Chytridiomycota (5%). Host plant taxonomic identity explained more than half of the variation in fungal community composition across trees, and numerous host functional traits related to leaf morphology, leaf chemistry, and plant growth and mortality were significantly associated with fungal community structure. Differences in fungal biodiversity among hosts suggest that individual tree species support unique fungal communities and that diverse tropical forests also support a large number of fungal species. Similarities between phyllosphere and decomposer communities suggest that fungi inhabiting living leaves may have significant roles in ecosystem functioning in tropical forests.

scholarly journals Contrasting Patterns and Drivers of Soil Fungal Communities between Two Ecosystems Divided by the Treeline

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 2280
Author(s):  
Xueying Wang ◽  
Guixiang Li ◽  
Yuxin Zhang ◽  
Keming Ma
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Community Composition ◽  
Fungal Community ◽  
High Throughput Sequencing ◽  
Montane Forest ◽  
Fungal Communities ◽  
Formation Mechanisms ◽  
Fungal Community Composition ◽  
Soil Fungal Community ◽  
Soil Fungal Community Composition

The treeline is a sensitive region of the terrestrial ecosystem responding to climate change. However, studies on the composition and formation mechanisms of soil fungal communities across the treeline are still lacking. In this study, we investigated the patterns of soil fungal community composition and interactions among functional guilds above and below the treeline using Illumina high-throughput sequencing and ecological network analysis. The results showed that there were significant differences in the soil environment and soil fungal community composition between the two ecosystems above and below the treeline. At the local scale of this study, geographic distance and environmental factors affected the composition of the soil fungal community. Soil temperature was an important environmental predictor of soil fungal community composition. Species in soil fungal communities in the subalpine meadow were more closely related to each other compared to those in the montane forest. Furthermore, the soil fungal community in montane forest was more stable. Our findings contribute to a better understanding of how mountain ecological functions respond to global climate change.

scholarly journals Comparative Analysis of Fungal Diversity in Rhizospheric Soil from Wild and Reintroduced Magnolia sinica Estimated via High-Throughput Sequencing

Plants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 600
Author(s):  
Qingqing Shen ◽  
Junyu Yang ◽  
Daifa Su ◽  
Zhiying Li ◽  
Wei Xiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endangered Species ◽  
Community Composition ◽  
Fungal Community ◽  
High Throughput Sequencing ◽  
Fungal Communities ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Its2 Region ◽  
Rhizospheric Soil ◽  
Fungal Community Composition ◽  
Opposite Pattern

Magnolia sinica is a critically endangered species and considered a “plant species with extremely small populations” (PSESP). It is an endemic species in southeastern Yunnan Province, China, with reproductive barriers. Rhizosphere fungi play a crucial role in plant growth and health. However, the composition, diversity, and function of fungal communities in wild and reintroduced M. sinica rhizospheres remain unknown. In this study, Illumina sequencing of the internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2) region was used to analyze rhizospheric soil samples from wild and reintroduced M. sinica. Thirteen phyla, 45 classes, 105 orders, 232 families, and 433 genera of fungi were detected. Basidiomycota and Ascomycota were dominant across all samples. The fungal community composition was similar between the wild and reintroduced rhizospheres, but the fungal taxa relative abundances differed. The fungal community richness was higher in the reintroduced rhizosphere than in the wild rhizosphere, but the diversity showed the opposite pattern. Soil nutrients and leaf litter significantly affected the fungal community composition and functional diversity. Here, the composition, structure, diversity, and ecological functions of the fungal communities in the rhizospheres of wild and reintroduced M. sinica were elucidated for the first time, laying a foundation for future research and endangered species protection.

scholarly journals Vegetation Restoration Alters Fungal Community Composition and Functional Groups in a Desert Ecosystem

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Zhang ◽  
Hongyu Cao ◽  
Peishan Zhao ◽  
Xiaoshuai Wei ◽  
Guodong Ding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Composition ◽  
Fungal Community ◽  
Fungal Diversity ◽  
High Throughput Sequencing ◽  
Soil Depth ◽  
Mycorrhizal Fungus ◽  
Fungal Communities ◽  
Desert Ecosystem ◽  
Fungal Community Composition ◽  
Soil Fungal Diversity

Revegetation is regarded as an effective means to improve the ecological environment in deserts and profoundly influences the potential ecological functions of the soil fungal community. Therefore, Illumina high-throughput sequencing was performed to characterize the soil fungal diversity and community composition at two soil depths (0–10 cm and 10–20 cm) with four revegetation durations (natural grassland, half-mature, nearly mature, and mature Pinus. sylvestris var. mongolica plantations) in the Mu Us Sandy Land, China. The effects of soil properties on soil fungal communities were also examined to reveal the connection between fungal function and soil environment. The results indicated that 1) soil nutrient content and enzyme activity showed significant differences through the restoration durations, 2) there was no significant effect of soil depth on soil fungal diversity, while the Shannon diversity index of all fungal communities was significantly different among different revegetation durations, 3) compared with grassland, ectomycorrhizal fungi (notably, Inocybe, Tuber, and Calostoma) were abundant in plantations. The endophyte fungus Mortierella was among the top 10 genera in all soil samples and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus Diversispora was the indicator genus of the grassland, and 4) catalase and total nitrogen were the main factors affecting fungal community composition and were closely related to saprotrophs and pathotrophs, respectively. This new information indicates the variation of soil fungal communities along revegetation durations and highlights the interaction between fungal functions and desert ecosystems.

scholarly journals Mycological Insights Into Wetland Fungal Communities: The Mycobiome of Camassia in the Pacific Northwest

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 286-299
Author(s):  
Gretchen Freed ◽  
Daniel Schlatter ◽  
Timothy Paulitz ◽  
Frank Dugan
Keyword(s):  
Pacific Northwest ◽  
High Throughput Sequencing ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Fungal Communities ◽  
Sample Type ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
Fungal Community Composition ◽  
Ephemeral Wetland ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Wetland Habitats

Fungal communities in ephemeral wetland habitats of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) are poorly understood. Because Camassia (camas) populations are a distinctive component of native plant communities in wetland areas of the PNW, camas plant tissue, seed, and associated soil samples were taken from populations growing in wetland habitats in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. Enumeration of fungal taxa from above- and below-ground camas tissues was accomplished using high-throughput sequencing of fungal internal transcribed spacer genes. Operational taxonomic units (OTUs) affiliated with at least 200 fungal families were found in root, tunic, leaf, rhizosphere, and proximal soil samples (n = 2,984 OTUs). Significant variation in fungal community composition was explained by sample type, habitat of origin, and their interaction. Taxa related to Cladophialophora, Cadophora, and Exophiala, believed to be dark septate endophytes, together with Penicillium, Ceratobasidium, and Ilyonectria were differentially abundant in roots compared with the rhizospheres. Seed-associated communities comprised just 127 OTUs but were highly diverse with at least 50 families detected. Comparison of communities from camas seeds, leaves, roots, and rhizospheres revealed 68 fungal taxa in common, including Alternaria, Fusarium, Selenophoma, Cladosporium, Cryptococcus, and Sporobolomyces. This study provides a baseline understanding into the composition and diversity of fungal communities associated with camas growing in wetland habitats in the PNW.

scholarly journals Earthworms drastically change fungal and bacterial communities during vermicomposting of sewage sludge

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Domínguez ◽  
Manuel Aira ◽  
Keith A. Crandall ◽  
Marcos Pérez-Losada
Keyword(s):  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Community Composition ◽  
Fungal Community ◽  
High Throughput Sequencing ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Plants ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Fungal Community Composition ◽  
Earthworm Casts ◽  
Composition And Structure ◽  
Sustainable Agricultural Practices

AbstractWastewater treatment plants produce hundreds of million tons of sewage sludge every year all over the world. Vermicomposting is well established worldwide and has been successful at processing sewage sludge, which can contribute to alleviate the severe environmental problems caused by its disposal. Here, we utilized 16S and ITS rRNA high-throughput sequencing to characterize bacterial and fungal community composition and structure during the gut- and cast-associated processes (GAP and CAP, respectively) of vermicomposting of sewage sludge. Bacterial and fungal communities of earthworm casts were mainly composed of microbial taxa not found in the sewage sludge; thus most of the bacterial (96%) and fungal (91%) taxa in the sewage sludge were eliminated during vermicomposting, mainly through the GAP. Upon completion of GAP and during CAP, modified microbial communities undergo a succession process leading to more diverse microbiotas than those found in sewage sludge. Consequently, bacterial and fungal community composition changed significantly during vermicomposting. Vermicomposting of sewage resulted in a stable and rich microbial community with potential biostimulant properties that may aid plant growth. Our results support the use of vermicompost derived from sewage sludge for sustainable agricultural practices, if heavy metals or other pollutants are under legislation limits or adequately treated.

scholarly journals Global diversity and biogeography of the Zostera marina mycobiome

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cassandra L. Ettinger ◽  
Laura E. Vann ◽  
Jonathan A. Eisen
Keyword(s):  
Fungal Community ◽  
Community Assembly ◽  
Zostera Marina ◽  
High Throughput Sequencing ◽  
Marine Fungi ◽  
Marine Ecosystem ◽  
Fungal Community Composition ◽  
Functional Roles ◽  
Functional Guilds ◽  
The Many

Seagrasses are marine flowering plants that provide critical ecosystem services in coastal environments worldwide. Marine fungi are often overlooked in microbiome and seagrass studies, despite terrestrial fungi having critical functional roles as decomposers, pathogens or endophytes in global ecosystems. Here we characterize the distribution of fungi associated with the seagrass, Zostera marina, using leaves, roots, and rhizosphere sediment from 16 locations across its full biogeographic range. Using high throughput sequencing of the ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region and 18S ribosomal RNA gene, we first measured fungal community composition and diversity. We then tested hypotheses of neutral community assembly theory and the degree to which deviations suggested amplicon sequence variants (ASVs) were plant-selected or dispersal-limited. Finally, we identified a core mycobiome and investigated the global distribution of differentially abundant ASVs. We found that the fungal community is significantly different between sites and that the leaf mycobiome follows a weak, but significant pattern of distance decay in the Pacific Ocean. Generally, there was evidence for both deterministic and stochastic factors contributing to community assembly of the mycobiome, with most taxa assembling through stochastic processes. The Z. marina core leaf and root mycobiomes were dominated by unclassified Sordariomycetes spp., unclassified Chytridiomycota lineages (including Lobulomycetaceae spp.), unclassified Capnodiales spp. and Saccharomyces sp. It is clear from the many unclassified fungal ASVs and fungal functional guilds, that knowledge of marine fungi is still rudimentary. Further studies characterizing seagrass-associated fungi are needed to understand the roles of these microorganisms generally and when associated with seagrasses. Importance Fungi have important functional roles when associated with land plants, yet very little is known about the roles of fungi associated with marine plants, like seagrasses. In this study, we report the results of a global effort to characterize the fungi associated with the seagrass, Zostera marina, across its full biogeographic range. Although we defined a putative global core fungal community, it is apparent from the many fungal sequences and predicted functional guilds that had no matches to existing databases, that general knowledge of seagrass-associated fungi and marine fungi generally is lacking. This work serves as an important foundational step towards future work investigating the functional ramifications of fungi in the marine ecosystem.

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