INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
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2024
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Congnan Cen,Xinxuan Wang,Huan Li,Jian Chen,Yanbo Wang
Pseudomonas fluorescens is a spoilage bacterium in food that has the ability to maintain growth and reproduction in high-salt environments. It acts as a defence mechanism through the exclusion of ions and the formation of biofilms. Hence, disrupting this defence mechanism may be a good way to control food spoilage. In this study, a specific flavonoid small molecule baicalin was found, which was able to dismantle the defence mechanism of the bacteria at a lower concentration (400 μM) of treatment. In synergy with salt, baicalin showed a significant inhibitory effect on the growth, c -di-gmp synthetics and biofilm formation of Pseudomonas fluorescens Pf08. Through transcriptomics , we also found that baicalein interfered with bacterial transport and polysaccharide production functions. Through molecular docking and QPCR , we found that baicalin is able to binding with the RpoS protein through hydrogen bonding and thus interfere with its function.
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MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
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2016
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Waseem Raza,Ning Ling,Dongyang Liu,Zhong Wei,Qiwei Huang,Qirong Shen
The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by soil microbes have a significant role in the control of plant diseases and plant growth promotion. In this study, we examined the effect of VOCs produced by Pseudomonas fluorescens strain WR-1 on the growth and virulence traits of tomato wilt pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum . The VOCs produced by P. fluorescens WR-1 exhibited concentration dependent bacteriostatic effect on the growth of R. solanacearum on agar medium and in infested soil. The VOCs of P. fluorescens WR-1 also significantly inhibited the virulence traits of R. solanacearum . The proteomics analysis showed that the VOCs of P. fluorescens WR-1 downregulated cellular proteins of R. solanacearum related to the antioxidant activity, virulence, inclusion body proteins, carbohydrate and amino acid synthesis and metabolism, protein folding and translation, methylation and energy transfer, while the proteins involved in the ABC transporter system, detoxification of aldehydes and ketones, protein folding and translation were upregulated. This study revealed the significance of VOCs of P. fluorescens WR-1 to control the tomato wilt pathogen R. solanacearum . Investigation of the modes of action of biocontrol agents is important to better comprehend the interactions mediated by VOCs in nature to design better control strategies for plant pathogens.
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2020
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Yingjie Wu,Luyao Ma,Qizhen Liu,Olivera Topalović,Qiong Wang,Xiaoe Yang,Ying Feng
Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) can promote root uptake and shoot accumulation of cadmium (Cd) in hyperaccumulator plants, but the mechanisms by which PGPB accelerate root-to-shoot transport of Cd is still unknown. A better understanding of these mechanisms is necessary to develop the strategies that can promote the practical phytoextraction of Cd-polluted soils. In this study, we found that Pseudomonas fluorescens accelerates a reversed and a long-distance transport of Cd and sucrose in Sedum alfredii , by examining the xylem and phloem sap and by quantifying the concentrations of Cd and sucrose in shoot and root. The transcriptome sequencing has revealed the up-regulated expressions of starch metabolism and sucrose biosynthesis related genes in the shoots of Cd hyperaccumulator plant S. alfredii that was inoculated with PGPB P. fluorescens . In addition, the genes of sugar, cation and anion transporters were also up-regulated by bacterial treatment, showing a complicated co-expression network with sucrose biosynthesis related genes. The expression levels of Cd transporter genes, such as ZIP1 , ZIP2 , HMA2 , HMA3 and CAX2 , were elevated after PGPB inoculation. As a result, the PGPB successfully colonized the root, and promoted the sucrose shoot-to-root transport and Cd root-to-shoot transport in S. alfredii. Since non-photosynthetic root-associated bacteria usually obtain sugars from photosynthetic plants, our results highlight the importance of PGPB-induced changes in hyperaccumlator plants for both the host and the PGPB.
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FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
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2026
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Jingxin Ye,Weiqiang Qiu,Weiqing Lan,Jing Xie
Citral exerted its antibacterial activities in a dose-dependent manner in the three groups. • Citral increased intracellular oxidative stress levels of S. putrefaciens and P. fluorescens in mono- and co-culture. • Citral reduced motility and weakened biofilm formation of S. putrefaciens and P. fluorescens in mono- and co-culture. • Citral treatment can prolong the shelf life of large yellow croaker. Shewanella putrefaciens and Pseudomonas fluorescens , as significant specific spoilage organisms in aquatic products, can regulate cell density and a variety of physiological processes through quorum sensing (QS). This research examined the antibacterial mechanism and antivirulence efficacies of citral (CT), as a quorum sensing inhibitor (QSI), against S. putrefaciens and P. fluorescens in mono- and co-culture. Furthermore, the application of CT to large yellow croaker preservation was investigated. Results revealed that CT exerted its antibacterial activities in a dose-dependent manner. CT increased intracellular oxidative stress levels and malondialdehyde (MDA) content, decreased ATP content and peroxidase activity, and promoted the damage of cell membrane, especially in S. putrefaciens group. These two bacteria had a synergistic effect in causing spoilage through biofilm formation and motility. The antivirulence efficacies of CT against the co-culture group were weaker than those of in the mono-culture groups. CT was also found to suppress the expression of key virulence regulators in S. putrefaciens and P. fluorescens virulence, including Autoinducers-2 (AI-2) production in the QS system. Furthermore, CT had the potential capability in the preservation of large yellow croaker. Consequently, these results proved CT could combat bacteria and had antivirulence efficacies against S. putrefaciens and P. fluorescens in mono- and co-culture. Download: Download high-res image (183KB) Download: Download full-size image
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FOOD CONTROL
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2020
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Zhirong Wang,Tao Zhong,Kewei Chen,Muying Du,Guangjing Chen,Xuhui Chen,Kaituo Wang,Zsolt Zalán,Krisztina Takács,Jianquan Kan
In this research, postharvest citrus fruits with blue mold caused by Penicillium italicum were treated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by Pseudomonas fluorescens ZX incubated on NA and in NB. Treatments with pure individual components of the VOCs were also conducted. The VOCs from P. fluorescens ZX inhibited mycelial growth and conidial germination of P. italicum by 42.14% and 77.86%, respectively. In vivo experiments revealed that blue mold disease incidence and lesion size upon fruits were significantly suppresed by VOCs from P. fluorescens ZX incubated on NA, in NB and on healthy fruits. In addition, the VOCs produced by bacterial fluid provided higher biocontrol efficacy than did that from NA plates. The exposure to VOCs from bacterial fluid of P. fluorescens ZX resulted in morphological abnormalities of the conidia and hyphae of P. italicum . In vitro testing of the individual pure compounds comprising the VOCs suggested that organic acids and sulfur compounds are the active components of VOCs, with dimethyl disulfide (DMDS) and dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS) exhibiting the highest antifungal activity: concentrations of only 100 and 10 μL/L, respectively, afforded complete inhibition of blue mold on citrus fruits in vivo. Organic acids showed promise for controlling blue mold, but only in sufficiently low concentrations so as not to promote physiological disease or damage in the fruits.
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JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2021
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IF 5.279
Zhirong Wang,Tao Zhong,Xuhui Chen,Bing Yang,Muying Du,Kaituo Wang,Zsolt Zalán,Jianquan Kan
In this study, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were generated by Pseudomonas fluorescens ZX with incubation in nutrient broth (NB), on NA (NB with agar), and on healthy orange fruits, and pure individual components of VOCs were used to manage citrus green mold infected by Penicillium digitatum. At a concentration of 1 × 1010 cfu/mL, the VOCs from antagonist-containing NA plates inhibited P. digitatum conidial germination and mycelial growth by about 60%, while the VOCs from bacterial fluid exhibited approximately 75% inhibitory effect. Biofumigation by VOCs significantly reduced the disease index, with a higher biocontrol efficacy by VOCs from bacterial fluid (about 51%) than from antagonist-containing NA plates (around 40%) or from antagonist-infested fruit (approximately 24%). Exposure to VOCs led to morphological abnormalities of P. digitatum conidia and hyphae. However, VOCs exhibited poor preventative and curative action against P. digitatum. The storage test showed that biofumigation had no negative effects on fruit quality. Antifungal assays suggested that dimethyl disulfide and dimethyl trisulfide exhibited the highest inhibitory effects, which afforded complete inhibition at the lowest concentrations. In addition, organic acids were also promising in controlling green mold, but only at suitable low concentrations to avoid eliciting fruit’s physiological diseases.
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FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
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2025
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Jiashi Li,Zhong Lu,Xiaoli Zeng,Hanxiao Zhang,Haixia Lu,Lifang Feng,Junli Zhu
Quorum quenching through natural and nontoxic N -acyl homoserine lactonase (AHL-lactonase) has been regarded as a promising approach for inactivating QS-mediated bacterial spoilage. However, their poor catalytic performance remains a major challenge for practical application. To address these limitations, we developed an efficient rational design strategy for AHL lactonase AiiA to obtain a variant with high catalytic efficiency and a broad substrate spectrum, based on computer-aided structural analysis, molecular dynamics simulation, and energy calculation. Results showed that three highly flexible regions in AiiA were identified as vital sites to recognize and position different substrates, possessing high engineering potential. Among the obtained 10 mutants, AiiA A130T exhibited the strongest degradation against short-chain AHL (C 4 -HSL and C 6 -HSL), along with improved thermostability, compared to wild-type enzyme (AiiA WT ). In Pseudomonas fluorescens PF07, a majority of AHLs were quenched to undetectable levels by AiiA A130T , and the lactone ring of C 4 -HSL was verified to hydrolyze and produce form butyryl-L-homoserine. Its biofilm biomass, exopolysaccharides, exoprotein contents, and exoprotease activity were effectively repressed by 64.63 %, 48.86 %, 51.85 %, 61.50 % by AiiA A130T , respectively, in contrast with 46.51 %, 29.08 %, 23.55 %, 19.5 % by AiiA WT , without affecting bacterial growth. Moreover, the transcription levels of 16 crucial QS and biofilm-related genes in PF07 were dramatically downregulated ( P < 0.05), as evidenced by qRT-PCR. In contrast with the slight preservation for AiiA WT , AiiA A130T effectively retarded the fillet deterioration of large yellow croaker and extended their shelf life by 2 days. Overall, this study presents an efficient strategy for modifying AHL lactonase and yields a high-performance mutant, offering the application potential of AHL lactonase for controlling QS-mediated microbial spoilage of seafood.
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2021
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IF 7.514
Yu-gang Shi,Lai Jiang,Shan Lin,Wen-gang Jin,Qing Gu,Yue-wen Chen,Ke Zhang,Rammile Ettelaie
Pseudomonas fluorescens is a Gram-negative spoilage bacterium and dense biofilm producer, causing food spoilage and persistent contamination. Here, we report an ultra-efficient photodynamic inactivation (PDI) system based on blue light (BL) and octyl gallate (OG) to eradicate bacteria and biofilms of P. fluorescens . OG-mediated PDI could lead to a > 5-Log reduction of viable cell counts within 15 min for P. fluorescens . The activity is exerted through rapid penetration of OG towards the cells with the generation of a high-level toxic reactive oxygen species triggered by BL irradiation. Moreover, OG plus BL irradiation can efficiently not only prevent the formation of biofilms but also scavenge the existing biofilms. Additionally, it was shown that the combination of OG/poly(lactic acid) electrospun nanofibers and BL have great potential as antimicrobial packagings for maintaining the freshness of the salamander storge. These prove that OG-mediated PDI can provide a superior platform for eradicating bacteria and biofilm.
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Foods
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Taizhi Shen,Changrong Cao,Ruiyu Zhu,Jian Chen,Feifei Wang,Yanbo Wang
Pseudomonas fluorescensis a vital food spoilage bacterium that commonly spoils foods in the biofilm state. Uncovering the targets responsible for biofilm formation and disrupting their function is a promising way to control bacterial biofilms and food spoilage. In this work, using the combination of qRT-PCR and construction of the gene deletion strain, Δtdsr, TonB-dependent siderophore receptor D7M10_RS23410 was, for the first time, proven to play an essential part in the biofilm development ofP. fluorescens. By utilizing structure-based virtual screening technology, a natural compound, adenosine monophosphate (AMP), with the highest binding activity to D7M10_RS23410, was obtained as an effective biofilm inhibitor. AMP significantly decreased the cell autoaggregation and biofilm biomass at sub-MIC concentrations (2.5, 1.25, and 0.625 mg/mL), mainly through inhibiting the generation of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) in the biofilm matrix and promoting the cell motility. Furthermore, AMP was found to form hydrogen bonds with specific amino acid residues and stretched the protein structure of D7M10_RS23410, and this structural alteration undoubtedly interfered with the functionality of the D7M10_RS23410 protein.
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FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
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2022
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IF 6.374
Jian Chen,Rendi Yang,Yongzheng Wang,Shigenobu Koseki,Linglin Fu,Yanbo Wang
In this study, we found the inhibitory effect of d -Tryptophan ( d -Trp) on the bacterial growth and spoilage potential of P. fluorescens and S. baltica . The effectiveness of d -Trp in bacterial growth inhibition was highly dependent on environmental NaCl concentrations. The growth/no growth models were developed to clarify the relationship between salt and d -Trp concentrations for optimal growth-inhibitory effect. It showed that higher levels of NaCl (>3.5%) with d -Trp (>15 mM) are required for growth inhibition. The d -Trp treatment combined with NaCl also retarded the psychrotrophic growth and reduced the respiratory active bacteria at low temperature, indicating that the inhibitory effect of d -Trp might be associated with the tolerance to osmotic and cold stress. Furthermore, the treatment d -Trp combined NaCl (artificial seawater) on salmon fillets was investigated. During refrigerated storage, the d -Trp treated salmon fillet either inoculated with S. baltica or P. fluorescen maintained remained a relatively low level of total volatile basic nitrogen (TVBN) (below 30 mg N/100 g during 8-days storage) and delayed increase of low total viable bacteria counts (TVC) with a longer lag phase of 2 days.
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JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2026
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IF 6.7
Tao Tang,Min Xue,Fanfan Wang,Nengneng Xie,Houyun Huang,Yuanyuan Duan,Xiaoyue Wang,Wuxian Zhou,Qingfang Wang,Jingmao You
Pseudomonas fluorescens HT1, isolated from the rhizosphere soil of Coptis chinensis, exhibits potent antagonistic activity against the causal agent of southern blight, Sclerotium rolfsii. This study investigated that the VOCs produced by P. fluorescens HT1 markedly inhibited mycelial growth by 88.31% and sclerotial germination by 79.17% of S. rolfsii LC1. Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) analysis identified key VOC constituents, namely, chloromethyl methyl sulfide, propionic anhydride, 2-methyl-5-(methylthio)-furan, 2-decanone, 2-undecanone, isobutyl benzoate, and 3-cyclohexyl-1-propanol, demonstrating potent antifungal activity. RNA-seq analysis further revealed that the VOCs markedly altered the transcriptome of S. rolfsii LC1, specifically downregulating genes associated with growth factor and transmembrane transport. In addition, P. fluorescens HT1 successfully colonized C. chinensis tissues and enhanced host resistance against S. rolfsii. This study elucidated the biocontrol mode of action of P. fluorescens HT1 and provides a basis for developing VOC-based management strategies to manage soilborne southern blight in C. chinensis.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
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2021
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IF 5.277
Yu-gang Shi,Dong-hui Li,Yi-ming Kong,Run-run Zhang,Qing Gu,Meng-xin Hu,Shi-yi Tian,Wen-gang Jin
A series of alkyl gallates were evaluated for the antibacterial activity against two common Gram-negative foodborne bacteria ( Pseudomonas fluorescens and Vibrio parahaemolyticus ) associated with seafood. The length of the alkyl chain plays a pivotal role in eliciting their antibacterial activities and octyl gallate (OG) exerted an excellent inhibitory efficacy. To extend the aqueous solubility, stability, and bactericidal properties of octyl gallate (OG), an inclusion complex between OG and β -cyclodextrin ( β CD), OG/ β CD, was prepared and identified with various methods including X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Furthermore, the enhanced inhibitory effect and potential antibacterial mechanism of OG/ β CD against two Gram-negative and Gram-positive foodborne bacteria were comprehensively investigated. The results show that OG/ β CD could function against bacteria through effectively damaging the membrane, permeating into cells, and then disturbing the activity of the respiratory electron transport chain to cause the production of high-level intracellular hydroxyl radicals. Moreover, the reinforced OG/ β CD-incorporated polylactic acid (PLA) nanofibers were fabricated using the electrospinning technique as food packaging to extend the Chinese giant salamander fillet's shelf life at 4 °C. This research highlights the antibacterial effectiveness of OG/ β CD in aqueous media, which can be used as a safe multi-functionalized food additive combined with the benefits of electrospun nanofibers to extend the Chinese giant salamander fillets shelf life by 15 d at 4 °C.
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