Native strains T. longibrachiatum UCF17-M4 and Trichoderma sp. UCPF2 reduce Cd uptake in cacao CCN51 under controlled conditions

The cacao trade and export industry has been impacted by cadmium (Cd2+) accumulation in soils, as the metal is absorbed by plants and transferred to the tissues. Consequently, cacao beans and their derivatives can become contaminated, sometimes exceeding permissible limits. In this study, the capaci...

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Main Authors: Malca Cerna, Rozana Yanina, Cortez Lazaro, Anthony Apolinario, Chavez Castillo, Jeremy Israel, Arce Inga, Marielita, Cumpa Velasquez, Liz Marjory
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2786
https://doi.org/10.3390/microbiolres16060130
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author Malca Cerna, Rozana Yanina
Cortez Lazaro, Anthony Apolinario
Chavez Castillo, Jeremy Israel
Arce Inga, Marielita
Cumpa Velasquez, Liz Marjory
author_browse Arce Inga, Marielita
Chavez Castillo, Jeremy Israel
Cortez Lazaro, Anthony Apolinario
Cumpa Velasquez, Liz Marjory
Malca Cerna, Rozana Yanina
author_facet Malca Cerna, Rozana Yanina
Cortez Lazaro, Anthony Apolinario
Chavez Castillo, Jeremy Israel
Arce Inga, Marielita
Cumpa Velasquez, Liz Marjory
author_sort Malca Cerna, Rozana Yanina
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description The cacao trade and export industry has been impacted by cadmium (Cd2+) accumulation in soils, as the metal is absorbed by plants and transferred to the tissues. Consequently, cacao beans and their derivatives can become contaminated, sometimes exceeding permissible limits. In this study, the capacity of native Trichoderma strains to reduce Cd accumulation in cacao was evaluated. Twelve Trichoderma strains were analyzed to assess their cadmium removal capacity through in vitro assays and their ability to reduce Cd concentration in cacao plants under controlled in vivo conditions. The in vitro results showed that several Trichoderma strains could remove cadmium and accumulate it in their biomass. However, this process is complex as it depends on metal concentration and environmental conditions. Notably, T. afroharzianum UCF18-M1 and CP24-6 exhibited high removal efficiencies at 100 ppm (61.79 ± 2.98% and 57.93 ± 4.14%, respectively). In contrast, the in vivo assays revealed that, contrary to expectations, some strains—including those with the highest removal efficiency—stimulated Cd uptake in plants, even at toxic levels, such as T. orientale BLPF1-C1. However, T. longibrachiatum UCF17-M4 and Trichoderma sp. UCPF2-C1 significantly reduced Cd accumulation in the stem. These findings highlight the potential of these strains to mitigate Cd contamination in cacao.
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spelling INIA27862025-07-02T06:40:28Z Native strains T. longibrachiatum UCF17-M4 and Trichoderma sp. UCPF2 reduce Cd uptake in cacao CCN51 under controlled conditions Malca Cerna, Rozana Yanina Cortez Lazaro, Anthony Apolinario Chavez Castillo, Jeremy Israel Arce Inga, Marielita Cumpa Velasquez, Liz Marjory bioremediation sustainability cadmium Native Cacao Trichoderma https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.01.06 Theobroma cacao; Microorganismo; Microorganisms; Calidad del suelo; Soil quality; Abono; Fertilizers The cacao trade and export industry has been impacted by cadmium (Cd2+) accumulation in soils, as the metal is absorbed by plants and transferred to the tissues. Consequently, cacao beans and their derivatives can become contaminated, sometimes exceeding permissible limits. In this study, the capacity of native Trichoderma strains to reduce Cd accumulation in cacao was evaluated. Twelve Trichoderma strains were analyzed to assess their cadmium removal capacity through in vitro assays and their ability to reduce Cd concentration in cacao plants under controlled in vivo conditions. The in vitro results showed that several Trichoderma strains could remove cadmium and accumulate it in their biomass. However, this process is complex as it depends on metal concentration and environmental conditions. Notably, T. afroharzianum UCF18-M1 and CP24-6 exhibited high removal efficiencies at 100 ppm (61.79 ± 2.98% and 57.93 ± 4.14%, respectively). In contrast, the in vivo assays revealed that, contrary to expectations, some strains—including those with the highest removal efficiency—stimulated Cd uptake in plants, even at toxic levels, such as T. orientale BLPF1-C1. However, T. longibrachiatum UCF17-M4 and Trichoderma sp. UCPF2-C1 significantly reduced Cd accumulation in the stem. These findings highlight the potential of these strains to mitigate Cd contamination in cacao. 2025-07-02T06:40:27Z 2025-07-02T06:40:27Z 2025-06-17 info:eu-repo/semantics/article Malca-Cerna, R.Y.; Apolinario, C.-L.A.; Israel, C.-C.J.; Marielita, A.-I.; Marjory, C.-V.L. Native Strains T. longibrachiatum UCF17-M4 and Trichoderma sp. UCPF2 Reduce Cd Uptake in Cacao CCN51 Under Controlled Conditions. Microbiol. Res. 2025, 16, 130. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/microbiolres16060130 2036-7481 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2786 https://doi.org/10.3390/microbiolres16060130 eng urn:issn:2036-7481 Microbiology Research info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ application/pdf application/pdf MDPI CH Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria Repositorio Institucional - INIA
spellingShingle bioremediation
sustainability
cadmium
Native Cacao
Trichoderma
https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.01.06
Theobroma cacao; Microorganismo; Microorganisms; Calidad del suelo; Soil quality; Abono; Fertilizers
Malca Cerna, Rozana Yanina
Cortez Lazaro, Anthony Apolinario
Chavez Castillo, Jeremy Israel
Arce Inga, Marielita
Cumpa Velasquez, Liz Marjory
Native strains T. longibrachiatum UCF17-M4 and Trichoderma sp. UCPF2 reduce Cd uptake in cacao CCN51 under controlled conditions
title Native strains T. longibrachiatum UCF17-M4 and Trichoderma sp. UCPF2 reduce Cd uptake in cacao CCN51 under controlled conditions
title_full Native strains T. longibrachiatum UCF17-M4 and Trichoderma sp. UCPF2 reduce Cd uptake in cacao CCN51 under controlled conditions
title_fullStr Native strains T. longibrachiatum UCF17-M4 and Trichoderma sp. UCPF2 reduce Cd uptake in cacao CCN51 under controlled conditions
title_full_unstemmed Native strains T. longibrachiatum UCF17-M4 and Trichoderma sp. UCPF2 reduce Cd uptake in cacao CCN51 under controlled conditions
title_short Native strains T. longibrachiatum UCF17-M4 and Trichoderma sp. UCPF2 reduce Cd uptake in cacao CCN51 under controlled conditions
title_sort native strains t longibrachiatum ucf17 m4 and trichoderma sp ucpf2 reduce cd uptake in cacao ccn51 under controlled conditions
topic bioremediation
sustainability
cadmium
Native Cacao
Trichoderma
https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.01.06
Theobroma cacao; Microorganismo; Microorganisms; Calidad del suelo; Soil quality; Abono; Fertilizers
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2786
https://doi.org/10.3390/microbiolres16060130
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