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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Miguel A. Alatorre-Ibarguengoitia, Karina Hernandez-Urbina, Silvia G. Ramos-Hernandez
Summary: The 1982 eruption of El Chichon volcano in Mexico was the worst volcanic disaster in Mexican history, causing over 2000 fatalities and significant economic losses. This study presents Bayesian inference methods for both long-term and short-term hazard assessment for the volcano, aiming to provide simple, objective, and quantitative schemes for future eruption monitoring and mitigation actions.
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Environmental Sciences
Betsy Pena-Ocana, Irving Velazquez-Rios, Rocio Alcantara-Hernandez, Cesar Ovando-Ovando, Reiner Rincon-Rosales, Federico Gutierrez-Miceli, Elizabeth Gonzalez-Terreros, Victor Ruiz-Valdiviezo
Summary: The crater lake of El Chichon active volcano is one of the most important extreme ecosystems in the world due to its high temperatures, low pH, and high concentrations of heavy metals. The volcanic sediments have higher levels of heavy metals and trace elements compared to soil samples, possibly originating from magma transported in water streams to the volcano lake. The most toxic heavy metals identified in high concentrations in crater soils and sediments were arsenic and cadmium.
POLISH JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Idan Shoam, Claudia E. Calderon, Maggie Levy
Summary: It was demonstrated in this study that Pseudozyma aphidis can significantly enhance the growth and yield of crop plants, reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Mario A. Fuentes-Arreazola, Diana Nunez, Ana M. Cupul-Velazquez, Francisco J. Nunez-Cornu
Summary: This study used magnetic measurements and geological features to reveal the magnetic rock strata and magmatic reservoir in the subsurface of El Chichon volcano in Mexico, as well as two different depth aquifer units. The results provide detailed information for understanding the geological, geophysical, and hydrogeological conceptual models in the region.
JOURNAL OF SOUTH AMERICAN EARTH SCIENCES
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Laiana Lana Bentes Lobo, Maura Santos Reis de Andrade da Silva, Rogerio Falleiros Carvalho, Everlon Cid Rigobelo
Summary: The coinoculation of IAA-synthesizing bacteria can have different effects on the growth and development of tomato plants, depending on their sensitivity to auxins.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Saurabh Kumar, Arbind Kumar Choudhary, Deep Chandra Suyal, Govind Makarana, Reeta Goel
Summary: Arsenic, a toxic metalloid, poses a serious threat to food safety and security as it accumulates in food grains due to contaminated agricultural land. Exploration of arsenic-resistant PGPR for crop production is an environment-friendly approach, but its real-time performance depends on various factors. A detailed analysis of mechanisms and constraints is necessary to fully utilize the potential of available arsenic-resistant PGPR germplasm.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
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Microbiology
Ivan Horacio Pina-Torres, Fabiola Davila-Berumen, Gloria Angelica Gonzalez-Hernandez, Juan Carlos Torres-Guzman, Israel Enrique Padilla-Guerrero
Summary: Plants establish beneficial associations with fungi through the release of phytohormones, and this study found that different phytohormones have a positive effect on the fungus Metarhizium guizhouense, with synthetic strigolactone (GR24) having the greatest effect on hyphal length.
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Agronomy
Sara Van Hee, Isabelle Stockmans, Tugcan Alinc, Antonino Cusumano, Hans Jacquemyn, Bart Lievens
Summary: This study investigated the effect of plant-beneficial fungi on plant growth and herbivore resistance and how these effects are influenced by fertilization. The results showed that fungal inoculation improved plant growth and increased defense responses to herbivory, reducing damage caused by herbivores. Plant-beneficial fungi have the potential to promote plant growth and reduce feeding damage, regardless of fertilization.
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Microbiology
Renu Chaudhary, Vijay Kumar, Sanjay Gupta, Bindu Naik, Ram Prasad, Sadhna Mishra, Per Erik Joakim Saris, Vivek Kumar
Summary: Endophytic fungi and bacteria were isolated from finger millet, and their effects on the growth parameters and zinc and NPK contents in grains were studied. The best fungal isolates were Aspergillus terreus and Lecanicillium sp., while the best bacterial isolates were Pseudomonas bijieensis and Priestia megaterium. These endophytes showed enhanced growth and increased zinc and NPK concentrations in grains, indicating their potential for biofortification and plant growth promotion in finger millet.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Iryna Kulkova, Jakub Dobrzynski, Pawel Kowalczyk, Grzegorz Belzecki, Karol Kramkowski
Summary: Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB), such as Bacillus cereus, have shown potential as alternatives to conventional fertilizers and chemical plant protection products. These bacteria can directly promote plant growth through the production of growth hormones and phosphate solubilization, as well as indirectly through biocontrol of phytopathogens. B. cereus strains have also been found to enhance plant growth under abiotic stresses and have the ability to suppress the development of important phytopathogens. However, more research is needed to study the effectiveness of B. cereus under field conditions and its impact on the indigenous microbiota.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Sravani Ankati, Vadlamudi Srinivas, Sambangi Pratyusha, Subramaniam Gopalakrishnan
Summary: The study demonstrated the potential of two different consortia of Streptomyces species in controlling Fusarium wilt disease and promoting growth in chickpea, with inhibition rates of 55% and 74% respectively.
MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Qiao Liu, Ludan Li, Yujie Chen, Sai Wang, Lina Xue, Weiying Meng, Jihong Jiang, Xiaoying Cao
Summary: This study used high-throughput sequencing to explore the diversity of endophytic microbes in the roots, stems, and leaves of Taxus yunnanensis. The analysis identified dominant genera of endophytic bacteria, such as Pseudomonas and Acidovorax, as well as prominent endophytic fungi genera, such as Cladosporium and Fusarium. Several promising strains of endophytic bacteria were selected for their growth-promoting capabilities, and their fermentation broth significantly increased taxanes accumulation in Taxus stem cells. These findings offer new insights into the industrial production of taxol and the conservation of Taxus resources.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Joanna Swiatczak, Agnieszka Kalwasinska, Anna Wojciechowska, Maria Swiontek Brzezinska
Summary: This study comprehensively characterized Brevibacillus laterosporus K75 and found that it significantly promotes maize growth. This research is important for finding safer alternatives to harmful pesticides.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bekele Gelena Kelbessa, Farideh Ghadamgahi, P. Lava Kumar, Rodomiro Ortiz, Stephen C. Whisson, Ranjana Bhattacharjee, Ramesh Raju Vetukuri
Summary: The study showed that certain bacterial strains, either used singly or in combinations, can significantly reduce the growth and disease development of Phytophthora colocasiae in vitro and greenhouse trials, while also possessing plant growth-promoting traits such as enzyme production and nutrient solubilization.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Roberto Siani, Georg Stabl, Caroline Gutjahr, Michael Schloter, Viviane Radl
Summary: This study investigated the genomic properties of 52 bacterial strains of the genus Acidovorax isolated from healthy roots of Lotus japonicus, identifying traits important for effective plant-growth promotion. Seven robust plant-growth promoting strains were distinguished based on bioassays, showing differences in protein families related to sensing and transport of organic acids, phytohormone production, resistance, and antimicrobial compound production. Comparing the genomes with plant pathogens and free-living strains of Acidovorax revealed features correlated with commensal and pathogenic lifestyle, with differences mainly in the use of plant-derived lipids and presence of secretion systems. Overall, Acidovorax strains undergo extensive adaptations in their particular lifestyle through genetic changes.
MICROBIAL GENOMICS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Emanuel Bojorquez-Quintal, Nancy Ruiz-Lau, Ana Velarde-Buendia, Ileana Echevarria-Machado, Igor Pottosin, Manuel Martinez-Estevez
FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jack Rincon-Perez, Ludwi Rodriguez-Hernandez, Victor Manuel Ruiz-Valdiviezo, Miguel Abud-Archila, Maria Celina Lujan-Hidalgo, Nancy Ruiz-Lau, Daniel Gonzalez-Mendoza, Federico Antonio Gutierrez-Miceli
JOURNAL OF OLEO SCIENCE
(2016)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nancy Ruiz-Lau, Emanuel Bojorquez-Quintal, Begona Benito, Ileana Echevarria-Machado, Lucila A. Sanchez-Cach, Maria de Fatima Medina-Lara, Manuel Martinez-Estevez
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2016)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nancy Ruiz-Lau, Angela Saez, Monica Lanza, Begona Benito
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ludwi Rodriguez-Hernandez, Humberto Najera-Gomez, Maria Celina Lujan-Hidalgo, Nancy Ruiz-Lau, Carlos Alberto Lecona-Guzman, Miguel Abud-Archila, Victor Manuel Ruiz-Valdiviezo, Federico Antonio Gutierrez-Miceli
JOURNAL OF OLEO SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Johana Miranda-Granados, Cesar Chacon, Nancy Ruiz-Lau, Maria Elena Vargas-Diaz, L. Gerardo Zepeda, Peggy Alvarez-Gutierrez, Rocio Meza-Gordillo, Selene Lagunas-Rivera
Article
Agronomy
Rosa Isela Cruz-Rodriguez, Abumale Cruz-Salomon, Nancy Ruiz-Lau, Jose Ivan Perez-Villatoro, Hector Armando Esquinca-Aviles, Rocio Meza-Gordillo
Article
Agronomy
Cesar Chacon, Emanuel Bojorquez-Quintal, Goretty Caamal-Chan, Victor M. Ruiz-Valdiviezo, Joaquin A. Montes-Molina, Eduardo R. Garrido-Ramirez, Luis M. Rojas-Abarca, Nancy Ruiz-Lau
Summary: The study revealed a fungistatic effect of the essential oil of P. auritum on Fusarium spp., which may be attributed to the presence of eugenol and thymol/p-cimen-8-ol in the oil. The antifungal activity was evaluated through direct contact and poisoned food tests, with the oil showing inhibition over 40% on Fusarium spp. at certain concentrations. Additionally, DART-MS chemical analysis identified key metabolites with high relative intensity in the oil.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Fermin Jonapa-Hernandez, Federico Gutierrez-Miceli, Ana Santos-Espinosa, Nancy Ruiz-Lau, Victor Ruiz-Valdiviezo, Benjamin Valdez-Salas, Daniel Gonzalez-Mendoza
BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
M. Y. Ovando-Dominguez, M. C. Lujan-Hidalgo, D. Gonzalez-Mendoza, A. A. Vargas-Diaz, N. Ruiz-Lau, F. A. Gutierrez-Miceli, C. A. Lecona-Guzman
PHYTON-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2019)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jose Ramon Pacheco-Arjona, Nancy Ruiz-Lau, Fatima Medina-Lara, Yereni Minero-Garcia, Ileana Echevarria-Machado, Cesar De los Santos-Briones, Manuel Martinez-Estevez
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2011)
Article
Horticulture
Nancy Ruiz-Lau, Fatima Medina-Lara, Yereni Minero-Garcia, Enid Zamudio-Moreno, Adolfo Guzman-Antonio, Ileana Echevarria-Machado, Manuel Martinez-Estevez
Article
Horticulture
Nancy Ruiz-Lau, Fatima Medina-Lara, Yereni Minero-Garcia, Luis W. Torres-Tapia, Sergio R. Peraza-Sanchez, Manuel Martinez-Estevez
Article
Horticulture
Fatima Medina-Lara, Ileana Echevarria-Machado, Ramon Pacheco-Arjona, Nancy Ruiz-Lau, Adolfo Guzman-Antonio, Manuel Martinez-Estevez
Article
Soil Science
He Zhang, Aurore Degre, Caroline De Clerck, Shuangshuang Li, Jinshan Lian, Yuanyuan Peng, Tao Sun, Lindan Luo, Yanan Yue, Guihua Li, Jianfeng Zhang
Summary: The continuous expansion of sandy soil poses a threat to crop security. The use of chitin-rich organic material and attapulgite as soil amendments can improve degraded soil by increasing nutrient content and enzyme activity and altering bacterial community structure. This study provides insights into the link between soil properties, bacterial community structure, and microbial carbon metabolism function.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Xian Zhou, Yi Jiang, Ganghua Leng, Wanting Ling, Jian Wang
Summary: Bound Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) residues have significant impacts on soil pollution remediation. The addition of exogenous functional microbial consortium and glomalin-related soil protein (GRSP) can promote the degradation of bound PAH residues. This study fills the cognitive gap of GRSP in regulating the degradation of bound PAH residues in soil.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Soil Science
Xinyu Zhao, Evrim Elcin, Lizhi He, Meththika Vithanage, Xiaokai Zhang, Jie Wang, Shuo Wang, Yun Deng, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Sabry M. Shaheen, Hailong Wang, Zhenyu Wang
Summary: The increase of cultivated varieties of Chinese herbal remedies, the expansion of cultivation area, and long-term monoculture cropping have led to aggravated problems of soil diseases, yield loss, and quality reduction. Biochar, as a carbon-rich material, has the potential to improve soil quality and alleviate continuous crop obstacles for Chinese herbal remedies.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Editorial Material
Soil Science
Melanie M. Pollierer, Anton Potapov, Andrey Zaitsev
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Yajie Wang, Jiefeng Li, Yongfen Wei, Zhiyi Deng, Xiaodi Hao, Fusheng Li
Summary: This study investigates the impacts of heavy metal pollution caused by coal production on soil microbial ecology in the semi-arid region of Heilongjiang. The results reveal negative correlations between heavy metals and bacterial abundance and diversity. Twelve sensitive bacterial taxa and corresponding models were identified. Water content and total phosphorus were also found to play vital roles in regulating the bacterial community in the soil.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Sujit Das, Sunanda Biswas, B. Ramakrishnan, T. K. Das, T. J. Purakayastha, B. H. Gawade, Priya Singh, Partha Sarathi Ghorai, Saloni Tripathy, Kanchan Sinha
Summary: This study assessed the impact of conservation agriculture on the biological soil health index in a rice-wheat system in the Indo-Gangetic Plains. The results showed that zero till direct seeded rice and crop residue incorporation could improve soil organic carbon, enzyme activities, and microbial population. Specifically, the inclusion of mungbean residues and sesbania brown manuring significantly increased the abundance of the nifH gene in the soil.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Xingxiu Huang, Genxing Pan, Lianqing Li, Xuhui Zhang, Hailong Wang, Nanthi Bolan, Bhupinder Pal Singh, Chongjian Ma, Fuwei Liang, Yanjie Chen, Huashou Li
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of using a mixture of biomass waste ash and biochar on soil pH, heavy metal remediation, and plant growth. The results showed that the mixed use could ameliorate soil acidification, reduce absorption of cadmium and lead by plants, and promote plant growth. The special fertilizer prepared from the mixture can be used to promote crop growth and reduce environmental pollution.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Astrid C. H. Jaeger, Martin Hartmann, Rafaela Feola Conz, Johan Six, Emily F. Solly
Summary: This study investigates the effects of tree mortality on soil microbial communities using a mesocosm experiment. The results show that tree death influenced soil microbial abundance and composition, with the potential to affect soil processes in forest ecosystems.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Dane C. Elmquist, Subodh Adhikari, Ina Popova, Sanford D. Eigenbrode
Summary: This study investigated the effects of soil arthropod communities from cereal-based agroecosystems on wheat plant growth and above-belowground interactions. The results showed that wheat grown in soils with arthropod communities had better growth and defense against aphids, compared to wheat grown in soils without arthropod communities.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Lei Wang, Jing Wang, Zhonghou Tang, Jidong Wang, Yongchun Zhang
Summary: This study found that the application of organic fertilizer enhances carbon and phosphorus cycling enzyme activities in soil, reshapes the soil microbial community structure, and regulates the interactions between these crucial indicators through soil organic carbon.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Soil Science
M. Pawlett, N. T. Girkin, L. Deeks, D. L. Evans, R. Sakrabani, P. Masters, K. Garnett, N. Marquez-Grant
Summary: The modern funeral industry faces environmental risks and challenges, and natural burial offers a more sustainable alternative. However, there is a lack of research comparing the risks and benefits of natural burial practices, including groundwater contamination and atmospheric emissions. More scientific research is needed to understand and regulate funeral options, as well as cultural incentives for natural burial.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Zhongcheng Wang, Jin Zhao, Dan Xiao, Meifeng Chen, Xunyang He
Summary: Root AMF colonization, diversity, and interactions vary with soil depth. Higher soil nutrient levels and root biomass promote colonization but suppress diversity and interactions in the upper soil layer compared to deeper layers.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Zhiyang Zhang, Shiting Zhang, Riikka Rinnan
Summary: This study revealed the mechanisms behind the effects of dung deposition on soil heterotrophic respiration, providing insights for grassland management and carbon feedback prediction in grazed ecosystems.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Ismail Ibrahim Garba, Graham R. Stirling, A. Marcelle Stirling, Alwyn Williams
Summary: Integrating diverse cover crops into dryland crop-fallow rotations can enhance soil nutrient and water retention, suppress soil-borne pests, and improve soil health. The effects on soil nematode communities are modulated by the functional type and mixture composition of the cover crops. Selecting cover crops with appropriate traits can improve soil health through suppression of plant-parasitic nematodes, promotion of free-living nematodes, and enhancement of soil food web complexity.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Min Li, Chao He, Miao Wei, Junmeng Long, Jingru Wang, Xinrong Yang, Kehan Wang, Xueli He
Summary: In extreme desert environments, black septate endophytes (DSE) can benefit the relict plant Gymnocarpos przewalskii by assisting it to survive and maintain ecosystem stability. The colonization of DSE in the roots of G. przewalskii varies significantly with seasons and sites, with soil properties being a major factor affecting the composition of DSE. Additionally, the functional metabolite composition of DSE strains varies greatly with different drought levels and isolates, indicating the potential complementarity between different strains in helping hosts cope with drought stress.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)