Zhiqiang Yi,Yusen Yue,Jianquan Kan,Zhirong Wang,Sameh Awad,Amel Ahmed Ibrahim,Muying Du
Gastrodia elata Bl. Is susceptible to infestation by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum , which can cause severe post-harvest diseases. This paper presents the findings of an investigation into the control and bacteriostatic mechanisms of Lactobacillus curvatus 2768-VOCs on F. oxysporum -infected G. elata . The results of both in vitro and in vivo tests demonstrated that L. curvatus 2768-VOCs exhibited inhibitory effects against F. oxysporum , with inhibition rates of 63.37% and 44.4%, respectively. The results of the in vivo test also demonstrated that the pre-fumigation approach exhibited superior efficacy compared to direct fumigation, with the former showing a preventive effect. Furthermore, it was discovered that VOCs disrupted the integrity of F. oxysporum cell membranes and altered their permeability, resulting in the leakage of cell contents. The fumigation caused damage to the mycelial structure, accompanied by a notable decline in the total lipid and ergosterol content, and an appreciable increase in MDA content. Moreover, the fumigation of VOCs markedly diminished the activities of ATPase and mitochondrial dehydrogenase, thereby disrupting the respiration of F. oxysporum and its energy metabolism. The VOCs were subjected to GC-MS analysis, which revealed that the relative content of acids was the highest, particularly formic acid and glyoxalic acid. The study offers a theoretical basis for the biological control of postharvest diseases in G. elata .
Under-forest wild-simulated cultivation ofGastrodia elataBl.f. glauca S. Chow(Wu Tianma, WTM) offers a viable pathway for reconciling ecological conservation with economic and health benefits, yet optimal seed tuber regimes remain understudied. We established nine planting regimes varying in single-tuber weight and per-hole dosage in a karst plateau area, monitored tuber yield and bioactive components (gastrodin,p-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, and parishin), and evaluated performance via one-way ANOVA and a comprehensive index. At equal per-hole dosage, individual tubers of 10–15 g achieved the highest comprehensive index (57.13%), whereas those <5 g performed poorly (28.66%). With respect to seeding rate, the maximum yield (5.27 kg/m2) was achieved at 250 g per hole, while the highest combined content of gastrodin andp-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol (0.29%) and the peak parishin content were observed at 350 g and 150 g per hole, respectively. While tuber weight and seeding rate significantly affected yield, they had minor impacts on bioactive composition, suggesting that medium-sized seed tubers with moderately increased dosage can synergistically improve yield and quality. Our findings provide empirical benchmarks for germplasm selection and agronomic optimization in WTM cultivation, and call for multi-scale studies integrating soil microbiota and microclimate to unravel cascading mechanisms for sustainable quality enhancement.