Abstract
Brassica rapa (Chinese cabbage) is an essential component
of traditional Korean food. However, the crop is often subject
to zinc (Zn+) toxicity from contaminated irrigation water,
which, as a result, compromises plant growth and production,
as well as the health of human consumers. The present study
investigated the bioaccumulation of Zn+ by Burkholderia cepacia
CS2-1 and its effect on the heavy metal tolerance of
Chinese cabbage. Strain CS2-1 was identified and characterized
on the basis of 16S rRNA sequences and phylogenetic
analysis. The strain actively produced indole-3-acetic acid
(3.08 ± 0.21 μg/ml) and was also able to produce siderophore,
solubilize minerals, and tolerate various concentrations of Zn+.
The heavy metal tolerance of B. rapa plants was enhanced
by CS2-1 inoculation, as indicated by growth attributes, Zn+
uptake, amino acid synthesis, antioxidant levels, and endogenous
hormone (ABA and SA) synthesis. Without inoculation,
the application of Zn+ negatively affected the growth and
physiology of B. rapa plants. However, CS2-1 inoculation
improved plant growth, lowered Zn+ uptake, altered both
amino acid regulation and levels of flavonoids and phenolics,
and significantly decreased levels of superoxide dismutase,
endogenous abscisic acid, and salicylic acid. These findings
indicate that B. cepacia CS2-1 is suitable for bioremediation
against Zn+-induced oxidative stress.
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