RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Evaluation of siderophores generated by pseudomonas bacteria and their possible application as Fe biofertilizers A1 Lozano González, José María A1 Valverde Bastardo, Silvia A1 Montoya, Mónica A1 Martín, Marta A1 Rivilla, Rafael A1 Lucena, Juan J. A1 López Rayo, Sandra K1 Iron K1 Biofertilizer K1 Fertilizante K1 Siderophore K1 Ecology K1 Pseudomonas K1 Microbiology K1 Plant science K1 Plant biotechnology K1 Analytical chemistry K1 Agricultural ecology K1 Ecología agrícola K1 2417.13 Ecología Vegetal K1 2414 Microbiología K1 2301 Química Analítica AB The application of synthetic iron chelates to overcome iron deficiency in crops is leading to a high impact on the environment, making it necessary to find more friendly fertilizers. A promising alternative is the application of biodegradable iron chelates, such as those based on siderophores. In the present work, seven bacterial strains of the genus Pseudomonas were selected for their ability to secrete pyoverdine, a siderophore with a high affinity for iron, which could be used as a biofertilizer. The concentration of siderophores secreted by each bacterium expressed as desferrioxamine B equivalents, and the pyoverdine concentration was determined. Their potential as Fe biofertilizers was determined based on their capacity to complex Fe, determining the maximum iron complexation capacity at alkaline pH and selecting the RMC4 strain. The biostimulant capacity of the RMC4 strain was evaluated through the secretion of organic acids such as the hormone Indol-3-acetic acid or glutamic acid, among others, in a kinetic assay. Finally, the genome of RMC4 was determined, and the strain was identified as Pseudomonas monsensis. The annotated genome was screened for genes and gene clusters implicated in biofertilization and plant growth promotion. Besides iron mobilization, genes related to phosphorus solubilization, production of phytohormones and biological control, among others, were observed, indicating the suitability of RMC4 as an inoculant. In conclusion, RMC4 and its siderophores are promising sources for Fe biofertilization in agriculture. PB MDPI SN 2223-7747 YR 2023 FD 2023 LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/67160 UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/67160 LA eng NO Plants, 2023, Vol. 12, Nº. 23, 4054 NO Producción Científica DS UVaDOC RD 25-dic-2024