Caution of intensified spread of antibiotic resistance genes by inadvertent introduction of beneficial bacteria into soil |
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| Authors: | Yijun Kang Min Shen Dan Xia Kaixia Ye Qingxin Zhao Jian Hu |
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| Institution: | 1. Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Bioresources of Saline Soils, Yancheng Teachers University, Yancheng, P. R. China;2. College of Marine and Bio-engineering, Yancheng Teachers University, Yancheng, P. R. China;3. College of Marine and Bio-engineering, Yancheng Teachers University, Yancheng, P. R. China;4. College of Environmental Science &5. Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P. R. China |
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| Abstract: | The use of beneficial bacteria isolated especially from rhizosphere soils called plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) has been attracting particular interests. However, a potential source of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) carried by PGPRs and derived biocontrol agents and/or bio-fertilizers is widely forgotten and ignored. It is very urgent to raise the question if large-scale introduction of beneficial bacteria into soils can aggravate the situation in the spread of ARGs in environment. In this article, we conclude and analyze the possibility of a potential ARGs reservoir associated with introduction of PGPR strains into soils, and offer some advice on PGPR isolation, development and application. |
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| Keywords: | Advices antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) application microbial agents plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) |
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