Biomed Research International
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2018
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IF 2.583
Guan-Xi Li,Xiao-Qin Wu,Jian-Ren Ye,He-Chuan Yang
The objective of this study was to investigate whether plant-bacteria interaction affects the secretion of organic acids by both organisms and to assess whether the production of IAA by the bacterium increases the secretion of organic acids by root exudates, and if the stress produced by low available phosphorus (P) affects the production of organic acids by bacteria, by roots, or by root exudates in presence of bacterial cultures. With this purpose, we used as a biological model poplar plants and one strain of Burkholderia multivorans able to solubilize P. High performance liquid chromatography was utilized to measure organic acids. The tests, the inductive effects of exogenous indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) on secretion of organic acids, the 2 × 4 × 2 factorial design experiment, and the ability of organic acids to solubilize tricalcium phosphate were performed to investigate the interactive effects. The results showed that, after B. multivorans WS-FJ9 interacted with the poplar root system, the key phosphate-solubilizing driving force was gluconic acid (GA) which was produced in three ways: (1) secreted by the root system in the presence of IAA produced by B. multivorans WS-FJ9; (2) secreted by B. multivorans WS-FJ9; and (3) secreted by the poplar root system in the presence of phosphorus stress. When phosphorus stress was absent, the GA was produced as outlined in (1) and (2) above. These results demonstrated that inoculating B. multivorans WS-FJ9 into the poplar root system could increase the amount of GA secretion and implied that the interaction between B. multivorans WS-FJ9 and the poplar root system could contribute to the increase of P available fraction for poplar plants.
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植物学
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微生物学
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土壤科学
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ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
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2023
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IF 6.2
Ling Deng,Xiaoyi He,Ke Liu,Yuanli Li,Han Xia,Hang Qian,Xiaoxue Lu,Xuhu Mao,Yang Xiang
Burkholderia pseudomallei is the causative agent of melioidosis, a potentially life-threatening infectious disease, and poses public health risks in endemic areas. Due to the high mortality, intrinsic antibiotic resistance , and atypical manifestations, establishing a rapid, accurate, and sensitive identification of B. pseudomallei enables earlier diagnosis, proper treatments, and better outcomes of melioidosis. Herein, we present a O ne- P ot C RISPR-integrated assay for I nstant and V isual D etection (termed OPC-IVD) of B. pseudomallei . The integration of recombinase polymerase amplification and CRISPR-Cas12a recognition-activated trans -cleavage, achieved a true all-in-one single-tube reaction system, initiating the amplification and cleavage simultaneously, which realized a facile sample-to-answer assay. This approach could be performed with simplified DNA extraction and completed around 30 min by holding the reaction tube in the hand. The detection limit of our OPC-IVD was determined to be 2.19 copy/uL of plasmid DNA, 12.5 CFU/mL of B. pseudomallei , and 61.5 CFU/mL of bacteria in spiked blood samples, respectively. Furthermore, the introduction of internal amplification control effectively reduced the occurrence of false negatives, which was incorporated in the reaction system, and amplified simultaneously with the target and read by naked eyes. The assay exhibited 100% accuracy when evaluated in clinical isolates and samples. The streamlined workflow of our OPC-IVD of B. pseudomallei enables a field-deployable, instrument-free, and ultra-fast approach that can be utilized by non-expert personnel in the field of molecular diagnosis of melioidosis especially in under-resourced setting.
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医学诊断
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分子生物学
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传染病学
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PLANT AND SOIL
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2015
·Vol. 390
·期 1
·337-349
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IF 2.952
Fan Xianwei,Hu Haiyang,Huang Guiyuan,Huang Feiyan,Li Youzhi,Palta Jairo
Background and aims Plant-growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) can promote plant performance under water deficit, but the physiology and biochemistry of the promoting process induced by PGPR under different water deficits is not well known in maize ( Zea mays L). Methods A glasshouse study was conducted to determine the effects of Burkholderia sp. LD-11 on morphophysiological traits for plant growth and homeostasis between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant enzymes under five regimens in two maize inbred lines. Results Soil inoculation with Burkholderia sp. LD-11 promoted biomass accumulation and improved instantaneous water-use efficiency (WUEi), regardless of the soil water availability. It also triggered production of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), decreasing the accumulation of abscisic acid (ABA) induced by the water deficit, alleviated ROS accumulation, and resulted in a reduction in lipid peroxidation induced by the water deficits. Soil inoculation also enhanced the tolerance to water deficit through reducing stomatal aperture by increasing the sensitivity of stomatal conductance ( g
s ) to small changes in ABA concentration in the leaves. Conclusions Soil inoculation with Burkholderia sp. LD-11 enhanced root systems and WUEi, offering a potential avenue for improving maize tolerance to water deficit.
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植物生理学
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微生物学
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Frontiers in Chemistry
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2021
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IF 5.221
Chang Siyuan,He Xuejun,Li Bingfeng,Pan Xin
Upgrading of biomass derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) has attracted considerable interest recently. A new highly HMF-tolerant strain of Burkholderia contaminans NJPI-15 was isolated in this study, and the biocatalytic reduction of HMF into 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan (BHMF) using whole cells was reported. Co-substrate was applied to improve the BHMF yield and selectivity of this strain as well as HMF-tolerant level. The catalytic capacity of the cells can be substantially improved by Mn2+ ion. The strain exhibited good catalytic performance at a pH range of 6.0–9.0 and a temperature range of 25°C–35°C. In addition, 100 mM HMF could be reduced to BHMF by the B. contaminans NJPI-15 resting cells in presence of 70 mM glutamine and 30 mM sucrose, with a yield of 95%. In the fed-batch strategy, 656 mM BHMF was obtained within 48 h, giving a yield of 93.7%. The reported utilization of HMF to produce BHMF is a promising industrially sound biocatalytic process.
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生物化学
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工业微生物学
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FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
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2023
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IF 5.3
Yueting Yao,Xianwu Zhong,Yong Zhou,Hongfeng Zhang,Dan Zhao,Weiwei Zhang,Yufei Liu,Jianxiong Xu,Chaojun Xie,Chao Yu,Yanyan Wang,Zihui Chen,Kuncai Chen,Jun Yuan
This research investigated the presence of Burkholderia gladioli pathovar cocovenenans (BGC) in wet rice and starch products, Tremella , and Auricularia auricula in Guangzhou, China. It examined BGC growth and bongkrekic acid (BA) production in wet rice noodles and vermicelli with varying rice flour, edible starch ratios, and oil concentrations. A qualitative analysis of 482 samples revealed a detection rate of 0.62%, with three positive for BGC. Rice flour-based wet rice noodles had BA concentrations of 13.67 ± 0.64 mg/kg, 2.92 times higher than 100% corn starch samples (4.68 ± 0.54 mg/kg). Wet rice noodles with 4% soybean oil had a BA concentration of 31.72 ± 9.41 mg/kg, 5.74 times higher than those without soybean oil (5.53 ± 1.23 mg/kg). The BA concentration correlated positively ( r = 0.707, P < 0.05) with BGC contamination levels. Low temperatures (4 °C and −18 °C) inhibited BGC growth and BA production, while higher storage temperatures (26 °C and 32 °C) promoted BGC proliferation and increased BA production. Reducing edible oil use and increasing edible starch can mitigate the risk of BGC-related food poisoning in wet rice noodles and vermicelli production. Further research is needed to find alternative oils that do not enhance BA production. Strengthening prevention and control measures is crucial across the entire production chain to address BGC contamination and BA production.
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食品安全
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微生物学
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毒理学
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Cells
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2024
·Vol. 13
·期 21
·1768
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IF 5.1
Yijie Dong,Xing Wang,Guang-Da Feng,Qing Yao,Honghui Zhu
Background: Tea plants (Camellia sinensis) are widely cultivated cash crops. However, fungal diseases lead to significant reductions in both the yield and quality of tea. Therefore, searching for economical, eco-friendly, and efficient biological control measures is crucial for protecting tea plants from pathogenic fungi. Methods: The confrontation assays were performed to identify the antagonistic bacteria against tea pathogenic fungi and evaluate the antifungal activity of these bacteria. Results: Here, three tea pathogenic fungi were identified:Colletotrichum siamenseHT-1,Diaporthe phaseolorumHT-3, andFusarium fujikuroiHT-4. Notably,D. phaseolorumwas the first to be reported in tea plants in China. Some tea pathogenic fungi showed a high relative abundance, suggesting a potential disease risk in tea plantations. Strain GS2Y, isolated from tea rhizosphere soil, exhibited strong antifungal activity against tea pathogenic fungi and represented a novel species within the genusBurkholderia, designated asBurkholderia theae. GS2Y could directly inhibit tea pathogenic fungi by disrupting the cellular structures and protect tea plants from fungal diseases caused byC. siamenseHT-1 andD. phaseolorumHT-3. Conclusions:B. theaeGS2Y might function as a potentially valuable resource for biocontrol agents, laying the foundation for the development of strategies to manage fungal diseases in tea plants.
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植物病理学
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微生物学
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农学
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JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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2023
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IF 8.7
Tao Zhang,Wanling Cai,Zuliang Chen
Bio-nanocomposites have attracted increasing research attention because they are able to integrate bio- and nano-related functions, and subsequently demonstrate potentially beneficial environmental applications. Here, a functional bionanomaterial based on Burkholderia cepacian (FZ) immobilized on GO/ZIF-8 was developed and used to remove malachite green (MG), with functions based on both biodegradation and adsorption. XRD and FTIR results showed that in situ production of GO/ZIF-8 by combining Zn 2+ in ZIF-8 with the carboxyl group on the GO surface, led to FZ immobilized in GO/ZIF-8 through covalent bonding. Zeta analysis showed that the surface of FZ and GO/ZIF-8 had different charges under pH = 9.12, suggesting immobilization also occurred via electrostatic action. BET results confirmed that the specific surface area of GO/ZIF-8 was much larger than that of GO and ZIF-8, but the reduced specific surface area of FZ@GO/ZIF-8 could be due to FZ loading on its surface. The efficiency of FZ@GO/ZIF-8 in the removal of MG reached 99% and furthermore retained good stability after five cycles. The efficiency in removing multiple ions in river water reached more than 80%, which is evidence strongly suggesting that FZ@GO/ZIF-8 is an environmental bionanomaterial with effective application potential.
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环境科学
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纳米技术
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生物技术
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MICROCHIMICA ACTA
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2022
·Vol. 189
·期 9
·1-10
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IF 6.408
Wang Yuexin,Chen Rui,Shen Bo,Li Cai,Chen Junman,Wang Yanshuang,Tian Shen,Li Xuemiao,Luo Nini,Liu Rui,Ding Shijia,Zhu Chuanlong,Xia Qianfeng
A multifunctional catalytic nanomaterial (Co-MOF@AuNP@ABEI) composed of cobalt-doped metal–organic frameworks (Co-MOF), gold nanoparticles (AuNP), and N -(4-aminobutyl)- N -(ethylisoluminol) (ABEI) is reported. Co-MOF@AuNP@ABEI exhibits high synergistic and zero-distance catalytic properties, which are beneficial to the improvement of the detection sensitivity of an electrochemiluminescent (ECL) biosensor. After coupling with the ECL system and 3D magnetic walking nanomachine amplification strategy, the Co-MOF@AuNP@ABEI can achieve an ultrasensitive ECL assay of Burkholderia pseudomallei with the limit of detection (LOD) of 60.3 aM, which is 2 and 4 orders of magnitude lower than individual ECL system without the nanomachine (4.97 fM) and individual walking nanomachine (340 fM), and superior to the pathogenic bacteria analyses in the previous report. Moreover, the LOD of the proposed ECL detection system for the determination of B. pseudomallei in serum sample was as low as 9.0 CFU mL −1 . The relative standard deviations (RSD) of ECL intensity for the detection of five B. pseudomallei -spiked serum samples were 4.02%, 0.84%, 0.84%, 1.55%, and 0.21%, respectively. The recoveries of the ECL biosensor for the detection of B. pseudomallei DNA-spiked serum samples were 93.63 ~ 107.83%. Therefore, this work demonstrated that the developed multifunctional catalytic nanomaterial with synergistic and zero-distance catalytic properties can be used as excellent ECL signal reporter to improve the detection sensitivity of ECL biosensor. Graphical abstract
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生物传感器
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分析化学
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纳米技术
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微生物学
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MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
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2025
·Vol. 214
·期 1
·1-13
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IF 3
Ding Zhi-Wen,Xu Kai-Zhong,Dar Owias Iqbal,Yin Lu-Jun,Wang Ying-Jie,Liao Yun-tong,Wang Peng,Jia Ai-Qun
Burkholderia cenocepacia , an opportunistic pathogen, poses a significant threat to human health, necessitating the discovery of effective quorum sensing inhibitors (QSIs). In this study, the quorum sensing inhibitory effects of deferiprone (DFP) on the B. cenocepacia 162,638 were validated. Notably, DFP demonstrated an ability to inhibit and disrupt bacterial biofilms, reducing biofilm formation by 44.59% at 1/4 MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration) and 24.32% at 1/8 MIC concentrations. The study also investigated DFP’s impact on motility, virulence, and QS signal levels. LC-MS/MS analysis showed a gradual reduction in the QS molecule C6-HSL as DFP concentrations increased. Additionally, DFP’s non-hemolytic properties and safety profile, as verified in Galleria mellonella infection models, highlighted its biocompatibility. RT-qPCR results further indicated that DFP downregulated QS-related gene expression, particularly those involved in ferric uptake regulation protein (Fur). Molecular docking studies identified Fur as a key target for DFP’s inhibitory action. Collectively, DFP was shown as a potential QSI with practical applications for controlling B. cenocepacia infections.
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微生物学
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传染病学
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药理学
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分子生物学
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2025
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IF 8.2
Ke Han,Rui Li,Yule Lu,Xin Sun,Jie Cui,Yin-Zhu Wang,Yong Wang,Hao Lv,Yonghong Hu,Li Mi
Due to the low bioavailability and insolubility of high molecular weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (HMW-PAHs) in aqueous solutions, their degradation efficiency is significantly limited in wastewater treatment and environmental remediation. To address this challenge, we designed oil-in-water (O/W) macroemulsion (ME) bioreactors with mixed surfactants (Tween-80 and Triton X-100), n-butanol, corn oil, and Burkholderia vietnamiensis (BVs) to enhance the degradation efficiency of pyrene. Owing to the higher solubility of pyrene in MEs, it could be easily adsorbed onto hydrophobic groups on the cell surface. Furthermore, the fluorescence images showed that the BVs were adsorbed on the surface of the MEs, increasing the contact frequency and interactions between pyrene and BVs. Meanwhile, the degradation efficiency of the prepared ME bioreactor was improved by up to 198% compared to that of the conventional surfactant. Therefore, the constructed ME bioreactors can provide green guidance for HMW-PAH biodegradation in industrial wastewater and environmental remediation.
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环境科学
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微生物学
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MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
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2024
·Vol. 213
·期 1
·1-11
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IF 5.5
Xu Kai-Zhong,You Chang,Wang Ying-Jie,Dar Owias Iqbal,Yin Lu-Jun,Xiang Shi-Liang,Jia Ai-Qun
Melioidosis is a severe infectious disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei , an intracellular pathogen with a high mortality rate and significant antibiotic resistance. The high mortality rate and resistance to antibiotics have drawn considerable attention from researchers studying melioidosis. This study evaluated the effects of various concentrations (75, 50, and 25 µg/mL) of promethazine hydrochloride (PTZ), a potent antihistamine, on biofilm formation and lipase activity after 24 h of exposure to B. thailandensis E264. A concentration-dependent decrease in both biofilm biomass and lipase activity was observed. RT-PCR analysis revealed that PTZ treatment not only made the biofilm structure loose but also reduced the expression of btaR1 , btaR2 , btaR3 , and scmR . Single gene knockouts of quorum sensing (QS) receptor proteins ( ∆btaR1 , ∆btaR2 , and ∆btaR3 ) were successfully constructed. Deletion of btaR1 affected biofilm formation in B. thailandensis , while deletion of btaR2 and btaR3 led to reduced lipase activity. Molecular docking and biological performance results demonstrated that PTZ inhibits biofilm formation and lipase activity by suppressing the expression of QS-regulated genes. This study found that repositioning PTZ reduced biofilm formation in B. thailandensis E264, suggesting a potential new approach for combating melioidosis.
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微生物学
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药理学
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传染病学
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分子生物学
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Frontiers in Microbiology
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2022
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IF 6.064
Zhu Huajie,Xu Cuihong,Chen Yicun,Liang Yan
Burkholderia arboris, which belongs to the Burkholderia cepacia complex, has been shown to possess antifungal activity against several plant fungal pathogens; however, the antifungal compounds are yet to be identified. Here, we identified the antifungal compounds produced by B. arboris using genetic and metabolomic approaches. We generated a Tn5 transposon mutation library of 3,000 B. arboris mutants and isolated three mutants with reduced antifungal activity against the plant fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum. Among the mutants, the M464 mutant exhibited the weakest antifungal activity. In the M464 genome, the transposon was inserted into the cobA gene, encoding uroporphyrin-III methyltransferase. Deletion of the cobA gene also resulted in reduced antifungal activity, indicating that the cobA gene contributed to the antifungal activity of B. arboris. Furthermore, a comparison of the differential metabolites between wild type B. arboris and the ∆cobA mutant showed a significantly decreased level of tetrapeptide His-Ala-Phe-Lys (Hafk) in the ∆cobA mutant. Therefore, a Hafk peptide with D-amino acid residues was synthesized and its antifungal activity was evaluated. Notably, the Hafk peptide displayed significant antifungal activity against F. oxysporum and Botrytis cinerea, two plant pathogens that cause destructive fungal diseases. Overall, a novel antifungal compound (Hafk) that can be used for the biocontrol of fungal diseases in plants was identified in B. arboris.
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微生物学
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植物病理学
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分子生物学
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