Objective To isolate multifunctional phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) exhibiting psychrophilic adaptation and saline-alkaline tolerance in response to the ecological challenge of phosphorus limitation in saline-alkaline soils in cold regions, evaluate their phosphate-solubilizing efficiency and environmental adaptability, and preliminarily investigate their phosphate-solubilizing mechanisms. Methods We used an inorganic phosphorus-selective medium to isolate bacterial strains from saline-alkaline soils in Baicheng, Jilin Province. The phosphate-solubilizing capacity was quantitatively determined through the molybdenum-antimony colorimetric method. Taxonomic identification was performed through morphological characterization and phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequences. The phosphate solubilization conditions were optimized via multi-parameter gradient optimization. HPLC was employed to quantify organic acid metabolites. Phenol-sulfuric acid assay and crystal violet staining were employed to characterize biofilm formation and extracellular polysaccharide (EPS) synthesis. Results The isolated strain Pseudomonas psychrophila MPP2402 demonstrated broad-spectrum environmental adaptability, maintaining stable growth at 5-30 ℃, pH 7.0-10.0, and 0.2-0.8 mol/L NaCl. The strain achieved 574.66 mg/L soluble phosphorus (14.8% increase) under optimal conditions: 15 ℃, pH 7.0, 0.4 mol/L NaCl, 1% inoculum density, and 5 g/L Ca3(PO4)2. MPP2402 may exert the phosphate-solubilizing effect through the secretion of organic acids such as succinic acid (51.53 μg/mL), oxalic acid (22.84 μg/mL), tartaric acid (15.11 μg/mL), and malic acid (5.93 μg/mL), which worked in concert to solubilize phosphate. Additionally, the strain utilized EPS to construct a biofilm barrier and regulated the viable count in adverse environments such as low-temperature and saline-alkaline conditions. Conclusion The successful isolation of MPP2402 establishes a foundational resource for developing efficient saline-alkaline tolerant microbial agents and improving soil nutrient management in cold-region ecosystems.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |