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http://dx.doi.org/10.4014/kjmb.1303.03002

PCR-DGGE Analysis of the Fungal Community of Red-pepper Fields Utilizing Eco-friendly Farming Methods  

Jung, Byung-Kwon (Department of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University)
Kim, Gwang-Seop (Department of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University)
Song, Jin-Ha (Department of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University)
Kim, Sang-Dal (Department of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University)
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Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters / v.41, no.3, 2013 , pp. 292-299 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this study, we analyzed the changes in fungal populations of red-pepper fields employing eco-friendly farming methods, such as microbial agents and crop rotation, by using polymerase chain reactions coupled with denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (PCR-DGGE). Primer specific for fungi were used to determine the contribution of domains to the microbial community. Analysis of planted and non-planted soil samples applying PCR-DGGE technology offered evaluation of long-term patterns in fungal species richness. To evaluate the stability of DGGE patterns from different soils, comparison of planted and non-planted soil samples were compared using PCR-DGGE. The number of DNA fragments obtained from all planted soil samples by DGGE separation was far greater (14 to 15 bands) than that of the non-planted soil samples (3 to 4 bands). In addition, 14 bands were observed from crop continuation soil treated with agrochemicals and 18 bands from crop rotation soil treated with microbial agents. The PCR-DGGE analysis suggests that the use of crop rotation and microbial agents benefits the fungal community more than crop continuation using agrochemicals. These results indicate that crop rotation with microbial agents was better able to support beneficial organisms, enable more effective biological control and maintain a healthier balance of nutrients, organic matter and microorganisms.
Keywords
Microbial agent; crop rotation; DGGE; fungal diversity;
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