Effect of LK-P4 inoculation on the plant growth characteristics, metabolism, and pharmacological activity of .

BACKGROUND

Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) represents a common biological fertilizer with remarkable effect in improving crop production and environmental friendliness.

METHODS

In the present work, we presented a detailed characterization of plant morphology and physiology, metabolism, and pharmacological activity of between ambifaria LK-P4 inoculation and un-inoculation (CK) treatment by routine analytical techniques (include microscopy and enzymatic activity assays and so on) coupled with metabolomics approaches.

RESULTS

Morphological and physiological results showedthat the P4 bacteria could significantly increase plant stomatal density, freshweight, survival rate,and the content of total flavonoids in leaves but reducethe amount of free amino acid. Furthermore, metabolite data showed that fatty acids (linoleic acid, linolenic acid, stearic acid) and active substance (kyotorphin and piceatannol) were specifically up-regulated in P4 inoculation. It was also demonstrated that the differential metabolites were involved in citrate cycle, glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolism, and biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids pathway. In addition, pharmacological efficacy found that under P4 inoculation can significantly decrease (p < 0.05) blood glucose levels and protect the organs of mice with similar effect of Glibenclamide tablets.

CONLUSION

Overall, it can be seen that the exogenous P4 bacteria can promote the growth and increase content of special metabolites in . This study provided theoretical basis and supported for the high-yield and high-quality bionic cultivation of .