Abstract
Climate change exacerbates drought, globally impacting crop production and necessitating the adoption of sustainable strategies. This study investigates the potential synergistic effects of salicylic acid (SA) and Bacillus butanolivorans KJ40 (KJ40) on napa cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis) under water-deficit stress conditions by watering withheld for five days. Results demonstrate that the combined application of KJ40 and SA, particularly at concentrations of 0.5 mM and 1 mM, significantly enhances plant growth and mitigates the negative impacts of water deficit. Moreover, the combination treatment with SA (0.5 mM) and KJ40 (1 × 108 cells/mL) reduces lipid oxidation and enhances antioxidant enzyme activity, indicating improved plant stress tolerance. Analysis of soil microbial profiles reveals alterations in metabolic activity and substrate utilization patterns, suggesting potential changes in rhizosphere dynamics. Additionally, this study examines the impact of SA on KJ40 population dynamics in soil, revealing concentration-dependent effects on bacterial survival. Overall, the combination of KJ40 and SA was effective in mitigating water-deficit stress in napa cabbage. These findings highlight the combination as a novel synergistic strategy to enhance plant resilience to water-deficit stress, offering insights into plant–microbe interactions and soil ecosystem dynamics.
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