Chromobacterium subtsugae: bioactive metabolites and applications in sustainable agriculture - a systematic review
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insecticide, bioinputs, biological control, chromamide A, violaceinAbstract
The agricultural bioinput market plays a crucial role in crop production, once these technologies can ensure resilience in crop systems and reduce the anthropogenic impacts on the planet. In this study, a systematic review was conducted to assess the potential of Chromobacterium subtsugae for agriculture, evaluating its genetic and functional apparatus associated with its roles in the agricultural sector. Searches were performed in databases following the PRISMA protocol and screening was conducted based on eligibility criteria for studies published between 2007 and 2024. The searches identified 3,896 references, of which 25 were included. One patent was added to the review, totaling 26 references. These studies reveal the synthesis of violacein, hydrogen cyanide, chitinases and toxins by strains of this species. Unexplored mechanisms in the species were highlighted in this study, such as siderophore production associated with plant growth promotion, as well as data on chromamide A, the main metabolite linked to the insecticidal action of the species. Strains of this species exhibit nematocidal, acaricidal, and insecticidal potential against species from the orders Coleoptera, Hemiptera, Diptera, and Lepidoptera. These findings establish the species or its strains as a viable tool for the agricultural sector, which is capable of contributing to food security and global sustainabilityDownloads
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