Isolation and Functional Characterization of Endophytic Bacteria from Muscadine Grape Berries: A Microbial Treasure Trove.

ABSTRACT: Muscadine grapes are renowned for their unique traits, natural disease resistance, and rich bioactive compounds. Despite extensive research on their phytochemical properties, microbial communities, particularly endophytic bacteria, remain largely unexplored. These bacteria play crucial roles in plant health, stress tolerance, and ecological interactions. This study represents the first comprehensive effort to isolate, identify, and functionally characterize the bacterial endophytes inhabiting muscadine grape berries using a culture-dependent approach. We isolated diverse bacterial species spanning six genera-Bacillus, Staphylococcus, Paenibacillus, Calidifontibacillus, Curtobacterium, and Tatumella. Microscopic and physiological analysis revealed v

SUBMITTER: Agarwal M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11899604 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature