Abstract:Objective: To optimize the denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis(DGGE) experimental methods applicable to analyze the community composition of phylloplane bacteria and fungi sampled from Aconitum carmichaeli. Method: Touch Down-PCR experiment was conducted to amplified A. carmichaeli phylloplane bacteria 16 S rDNA V3 area and fungi 18 S rDNA~5.8 S rDNA sequences, in order to optimize DGGE electrophoresis conditions. DGGE vertical electrophoresis was used to ameliorate degeneration gradient of gels, and time interval method was used to figure out electrophoresis time. Result: For the phylloplane bacteria, the optimum analytical conditions were denaturant gradient ranging from 30% to 65%(Gel 10%), electrophoresis temperature at 60℃, voltage of 120 V and electrophoresis time of 7 h. For phylloplane fungi, the optimum analytical conditions were denaturant gradient range ranging from 25% to 45%(Gel 8%), electrophoresis temperature at 60℃, voltage of 120 V and electrophoresis time of 10 h. Conclusion: The above DGGE analysis conditions can be used to effectively distinguish A. carmichaeli phylloplane bacteria 16 S rDNA V3 area and fungi 18 S rDNA-5.8 S rDNA sequences, so as to provide reliable support for PCR-DGGE analysis of community structure of A. carmichaeli phylloplane bacteria and fungi.