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A Hydroponic Co-cultivation System for Simultaneous and Systematic Analysis of Plant/Microbe Molecular Interactions and Signaling
Published on: July 22, 2017
Role of bacterial quorum sensing in plant growth promotion
Aparna Anil Singh1, Anil Kumar Singh2
1Department of Microbiology, Tolani College of Arts and Science, Adipur, Kachchh, 370205, Gujarat, India. aparnaakolkar@gmail.com.
Abstract:
Quorum sensing (QS) also known as bacterial cell-cell communication or bacterial crosstalk is a phenomenon regulating various bacterial traits that can affect plant growth and defence. Similarities in the structure of root exudates and bacterial signalling molecules have tremendous implications governing the plant heath. The rhizosphere ecosystem being an excellent example of plant-microbe and microbe-microbe interactions harbours a variety of microorganisms exhibiting quorum sensing. Phytochemicals present in plant root exudates and QS signal molecules as well as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by microorganisms work in coordination to establish intra- and inter-species communications. Interestingly, a number of plant growth promoting rhziobacterial (PGPR) activities like effective/enhanced root colonization, nutrient uptake, nodulation, nitrogen fixation, production of plant hormones, antimicrobial compounds and induction of plant defences can be attributed directly or indirectly to their quorum sensing and quenching abilities. Although not completely understood, root development, stress tolerance and defence against phytopathogens are some of the implications of such abilities which might prove beneficial for sustainable agriculture. Deciphering the mechanism of these interactions would be instrumental in improving crop health. Plant beneficial microorganisms employing QS and QS inhibition (QSI) strategies have been discussed in this review.
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