
Serratia marcescens
Serratia marcescens is a highly versatile and adaptable bacterium with a wide range of applications in environmental sustainability, agriculture, and biotechnology. Its unique metabolic capabilities…
Strength
1 x 10⁸ CFU per gram / 1 x 10⁹ CFU per gram
Benefits
Biofilm Formation for Long-term Protection
Forms biofilms on roots, providing long-term protection against nematodes.
Plant Growth Stimulation
Stimulates plant growth through the production of auxins.
Enzymatic Degradation of Nematode Cuticles
Produces extracellular enzymes that degrade nematode cuticles, facilitating invasion and subsequent parasitism.
Versatility in Bioremediation
Exhibits metabolic capabilities useful in bioremediation processes.
Scientific References
Application of Serratia marcescens RZ-21 significantly enhances ..., accessed April 24, 2025, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25640613/
The man, the plant, and the insect: shooting host specificity determinants in Serratia marcescens pangenome - Frontiers, accessed April 24, 2025, https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/microbiology/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1211999/full
Chitinase from a Novel Strain of Serratia marcescens JPP1 for ..., accessed April 24, 2025, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4000942/
The chitinase of Serratia marcescens - Canadian Science Publishing, accessed April 24, 2025, https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/m69-122
Influence of Serratia marcescens TRS-1 on growth promotion and induction of resistance in Camellia sinensis against Fomes lamaoensis - Taylor & Francis Online, accessed April 24, 2025, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/17429140903551738
A Review on Biocontrol Agents as Sustainable Approach for Crop Disease Management: Applications, Production, and Future Perspectives - MDPI, accessed April 24, 2025, https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/10/8/805
The endophytic bacterial entomopathogen Serratia marcescens promotes plant growth and improves resistance against Nilaparvata lugens in rice - ResearchGate, accessed April 24, 2025, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/357428011_The_endophytic_bacterial_entomopathogen_Serratia_marcescens_promotes_plant_growth_and_improves_resistance_against_Nilaparvata_lugens_in_rice
Mode of Action
Biofilm Formation for Long-term Protection: Forms biofilms on plant roots providing sustained protection against nematodes 1 and potentially enhancing nutrient uptake.
Plant Growth Stimulation: Stimulates plant growth through the production of auxins (like IAA) , siderophores 40, and by enhancing nutrient availability, particularly phosphorus and zinc.
Enzymatic Degradation of Nematode Cuticles: Produces extracellular enzymes, including chitinases , that degrade nematode cuticles, facilitating invasion and parasitism by beneficial organisms or directly impacting harmful nematodes.
Versatility in Bioremediation: Exhibits metabolic capabilities useful in a wide range of bioremediation processes, effectively breaking down various environmental pollutants.
Enhancement of Stress Tolerance: Helps plants withstand various environmental stresses, including drought and salinity, by inducing stress tolerance mechanisms and modulating osmoprotectant levels.
Additional Info
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