Micropropagation of Seed-Derived Clonal Lines of the Endangered <i>Agave marmorata</i> Roezl and Their Compatibility with Endophytes

<i>A. marmorata</i> is the raw material used for tepextate mescal production but is classified as an endangered species. In the present study, we obtain and multiply clonal lines of <i>Agave marmorata</i> Roezl by selecting seedlings derived from seeds. Ten seedlings from two...

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Main Authors: America Martinez-Rodriguez, Celia Beltran-Garcia, Benjamin Valdez-Salas, Fernando Santacruz-Ruvalcaba, Paolo Di Mascio, Miguel J. Beltran-Garcia
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author America Martinez-Rodriguez
Celia Beltran-Garcia
Benjamin Valdez-Salas
Fernando Santacruz-Ruvalcaba
Paolo Di Mascio
Miguel J. Beltran-Garcia
author_facet America Martinez-Rodriguez
Celia Beltran-Garcia
Benjamin Valdez-Salas
Fernando Santacruz-Ruvalcaba
Paolo Di Mascio
Miguel J. Beltran-Garcia
author_sort America Martinez-Rodriguez
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description <i>A. marmorata</i> is the raw material used for tepextate mescal production but is classified as an endangered species. In the present study, we obtain and multiply clonal lines of <i>Agave marmorata</i> Roezl by selecting seedlings derived from seeds. Ten seedlings from two lots of 400 germinated seeds were selected for axillary bud proliferation induced by BAP 5 mg/L in vitamin-free Murashige and Skoog’s medium. Differences in shoot numbers, heights and senescent tissue formation were observed. Notably, the AM32 line formed 84 shoots and presented low senescent tissue after 60 d of culture. We also selected the AM31 and AM33 clonal lines. Four-month shoots were extracted with 80% methanol in water to determine the total content of saponins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids and compare the three clonal lines. Some bioactive molecules were identified using HPLC techniques and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry none showed significant differences in content. Additionally, plants derived from the clonal lines were inoculated with four endophytic bacteria. Among these, <i>Achromobacter xylosoxidans</i> supported plant growth of AM32. A notable effect of plant death was observed after inoculation with <i>Enterobacter cloacae,</i> an endophyte of <i>A. tequilana</i>. Additionally, <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>, an endophyte from <i>A. marmorata</i>, reduced biomass. Our results demonstrate the incompatibility of <i>A. marmorata</i> to <i>E. cloacae</i> and specialization between the host plant and its endophytes. The compatibility of the plant-endophyte could be exploited to boost the establishment and stability of mutualisms to benefit plant development, stress tolerance and pathogen resistance. The differences in multiplication capacity, stable tissue formation, and endophyte biotization responses may indicate genetic variability. Clonal selection and micropropagation from seed-derived plants could contribute to conserving the endangered <i>A. marmorata</i> plant for reforestation in their natural habitats, thus, assuring mass propagation for sustainable industrial production of mescal, bioactive compounds, and prebiotics.
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spelling doaj.art-bde17391ba0d4d3ea6815b893308df5f2023-11-23T22:59:19ZengMDPI AGBiology2079-77372022-09-011110142310.3390/biology11101423Micropropagation of Seed-Derived Clonal Lines of the Endangered <i>Agave marmorata</i> Roezl and Their Compatibility with EndophytesAmerica Martinez-Rodriguez0Celia Beltran-Garcia1Benjamin Valdez-Salas2Fernando Santacruz-Ruvalcaba3Paolo Di Mascio4Miguel J. Beltran-Garcia5Engineering Institute, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali 21280, Baja California, MexicoLab 309-E Building, Chemistry Department, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Zapopan 45129, Jalisco, MexicoEngineering Institute, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali 21280, Baja California, MexicoDepartamento de Producción Agrícola, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias, Universidad de Guadalajara, Zapopan 45110, Jalisco, MexicoDepartament of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-000, BrazilLab 309-E Building, Chemistry Department, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Zapopan 45129, Jalisco, Mexico<i>A. marmorata</i> is the raw material used for tepextate mescal production but is classified as an endangered species. In the present study, we obtain and multiply clonal lines of <i>Agave marmorata</i> Roezl by selecting seedlings derived from seeds. Ten seedlings from two lots of 400 germinated seeds were selected for axillary bud proliferation induced by BAP 5 mg/L in vitamin-free Murashige and Skoog’s medium. Differences in shoot numbers, heights and senescent tissue formation were observed. Notably, the AM32 line formed 84 shoots and presented low senescent tissue after 60 d of culture. We also selected the AM31 and AM33 clonal lines. Four-month shoots were extracted with 80% methanol in water to determine the total content of saponins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids and compare the three clonal lines. Some bioactive molecules were identified using HPLC techniques and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry none showed significant differences in content. Additionally, plants derived from the clonal lines were inoculated with four endophytic bacteria. Among these, <i>Achromobacter xylosoxidans</i> supported plant growth of AM32. A notable effect of plant death was observed after inoculation with <i>Enterobacter cloacae,</i> an endophyte of <i>A. tequilana</i>. Additionally, <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>, an endophyte from <i>A. marmorata</i>, reduced biomass. Our results demonstrate the incompatibility of <i>A. marmorata</i> to <i>E. cloacae</i> and specialization between the host plant and its endophytes. The compatibility of the plant-endophyte could be exploited to boost the establishment and stability of mutualisms to benefit plant development, stress tolerance and pathogen resistance. The differences in multiplication capacity, stable tissue formation, and endophyte biotization responses may indicate genetic variability. Clonal selection and micropropagation from seed-derived plants could contribute to conserving the endangered <i>A. marmorata</i> plant for reforestation in their natural habitats, thus, assuring mass propagation for sustainable industrial production of mescal, bioactive compounds, and prebiotics.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/10/1423<i>Achromobacter</i><i>Agave marmorata</i>clonally propagatedgerminated seedsendophytesin vitro micropropagation
spellingShingle America Martinez-Rodriguez
Celia Beltran-Garcia
Benjamin Valdez-Salas
Fernando Santacruz-Ruvalcaba
Paolo Di Mascio
Miguel J. Beltran-Garcia
Micropropagation of Seed-Derived Clonal Lines of the Endangered <i>Agave marmorata</i> Roezl and Their Compatibility with Endophytes
Biology
<i>Achromobacter</i>
<i>Agave marmorata</i>
clonally propagated
germinated seeds
endophytes
in vitro micropropagation
title Micropropagation of Seed-Derived Clonal Lines of the Endangered <i>Agave marmorata</i> Roezl and Their Compatibility with Endophytes
title_full Micropropagation of Seed-Derived Clonal Lines of the Endangered <i>Agave marmorata</i> Roezl and Their Compatibility with Endophytes
title_fullStr Micropropagation of Seed-Derived Clonal Lines of the Endangered <i>Agave marmorata</i> Roezl and Their Compatibility with Endophytes
title_full_unstemmed Micropropagation of Seed-Derived Clonal Lines of the Endangered <i>Agave marmorata</i> Roezl and Their Compatibility with Endophytes
title_short Micropropagation of Seed-Derived Clonal Lines of the Endangered <i>Agave marmorata</i> Roezl and Their Compatibility with Endophytes
title_sort micropropagation of seed derived clonal lines of the endangered i agave marmorata i roezl and their compatibility with endophytes
topic <i>Achromobacter</i>
<i>Agave marmorata</i>
clonally propagated
germinated seeds
endophytes
in vitro micropropagation
url https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/10/1423
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