Article
Agronomy
Pavel Suran, Martin Kulhanek, Jiri Balik, Jindrich Cerny, Ondrej Sedlar
Summary: Sulfur nutrition plays a critical role in crop growth and development. Adding sulfur fertilizers can significantly increase crop yields and sulfur uptake, but the overall sulfur content in soil is decreasing, emphasizing the importance of minimizing sulfur losses.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Grubba Dominika, Majtacz Joanna, Makinia Jacek
Summary: Sulfate can act as an electron acceptor for ammonium oxidation under anaerobic conditions, known as sulfammox, offering an alternative to nitrite-dependent anammox. This process shows promising removal efficiencies for both NH4+ and SO42- in various wastewater systems, especially in industrial settings with high nitrogen compound and sulfate content.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
James D. Cope, Kelvin H. Bates, Lillian N. Tran, Karizza A. Abellar, Tran B. Nguyen
Summary: In this study, we report the formation of sulfate anion radical (SO4•-) from the irradiation of liquid water in sulfate-containing organic aerosol particles under natural sunlight and laboratory UV radiation. Irradiation of aqueous sulfate mixed with atmospherically relevant organic compounds degrades the organics within the lifetime of aerosols. This reaction may have significant implications for our understanding of atmospheric sulfur reactions, aerosol properties, and organic aerosol lifetimes.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Ronglin Liu, Donghao Chang, Zixin Sun, Yunshu Wu, Xueqi Zhang, Chengcheng Lu, Yizhi Mao, Ji Chen, Baiyan Cai
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the regulation of sulfur status in continuous-cropping soybean soil by Funneliformis mosseae and Thiobacillus thioparus and promote the absorption of sulfur in soybean. The results showed that the double inoculation with F. mosseae and T. thioparus significantly promoted soybean plant growth and increased soil sulfur utilization.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Yongjie Hu, Chunfang Cai, Dawei Liu, Yanyan Peng, Tianyuan Wei, Ziwen Jiang, Rongtu Ma, Lei Jiang
Summary: This study distinguishes pyrites generated by microbial sulfate reduction (MSR) from thermochemical sulfate reduction (TSR) based on analyses on barite, pyrite, calcite, and dolomite for carbon and sulfur isotopes, and REY compositions. MSR-derived pyrites show seawater-like REY patterns and superchondritic Y/Ho ratios, with wide range of delta S-34 values correlated with arsenic contents, possibly through cryptic sulfur cycles driven by arsenic. TSR-derived pyrites have non-seawater-like REY patterns, chondritic Y/Ho ratios, and small sulfur isotopic fractionations, with associated calcites showing LREE enrichment and negative delta C-13 values. The combination method from REY patterns, delta C-13 and delta S-34 values on micro-sized pyrite and associated calcites effectively distinguishes MSR from TSR.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Alex Schwarz, Maria Gaete, Ivan Nancucheo, Denys Villa-Gomez, Marcelo Aybar, Daniel Sbarbaro
Summary: It is expected that copper mining output will increase significantly in the next 20 years due to the increased use of copper in electricity-related technologies. This can have a significant impact on water resources if stricter regulations and cleaner mining and processing technologies are not implemented.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
U. Kumar, M. Cheng, M. J. Islam, M. Maniruzzaman, S. S. Nasreen, M. E. Haque, M. T. Rahman, M. Jahiruddin, R. W. Bell, M. M. R. Jahangir
Summary: The study found that Conservation Agriculture practices, such as minimal soil disturbance and increased crop residue retention, can increase sulfur pools in soils primarily due to increased soil organic carbon sequestration.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Italo Emmanoel Mesquita Oliveira de Moura, Jose Machado Moita Neto, Elaine Aparecida da Silva
Summary: This study assessed the maintenance process of residential swimming pools through Life Cycle Assessment. The results showed that the water, electricity, and hypochlorite production processes had the most significant impacts on human health, ecosystems, and resources availability. In terms of maintenance expenses, human resources and chlorine purchase were the highest costs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Young Ji Joo, Min Sub Sim, Megan E. Elwood Madden, Gerilyn S. Soreghan
Summary: An imbalance in pyrite weathering and burial is a primary mechanism responsible for oxygenation of the atmosphere and oceans. This study investigates the terrestrial sulfur cycle and finds evidence of sulfur isotope discrimination in a glacier-fed catchment in Norway. Global models also suggest previously overlooked pyrite burial with modest isotope fractionation. These results indicate a significant sulfur sink in terrestrial environments.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
A. B. Mpofu, W. M. Kaira, G. A. Holtman, O. O. Oyekola, R. P. van Hille, P. J. Welz
Summary: A novel integrated biological system consisting of hybrid linear flow channel reactor (HLFCR) and anaerobic sequential batch reactor (AnSBR) was investigated for efficient treatment of tannery wastewater and recovery of sulfur and methane resources. The system demonstrated high feasibility for anaerobic digestion by utilizing single-stage and two-stage HLFCR topologies with different hydraulic retention times (HRT). The full-scale implementation of the system in a medium sized tannery had significant potential revenue from the sale of recovered resources and savings from reduced electricity demand and sludge disposal.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Crystal LaFlamme, Guillaume Barre, Marco L. Fiorentini, Georges Beaudoin, Sandra Occhipinti, Joshua Bell
Summary: This study investigates the ancient ocean composition and sulfur cycle through analyzing the Degrussa VMS deposit in the Paleoproterozoic Capricorn Orogen, Western Australia. The research utilizes a comprehensive analytical approach to study the multiple sulfur isotope composition, shedding light on the complex interactions between ancient seawater and volcanic activity.
GEOCHIMICA ET COSMOCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yuchao Zhao, Guangyong Zhao
Summary: Mitigating methane production from ruminants is crucial for the sustainable development of the ruminant industry. Enhancing the ruminal sulfate reducing pathway can effectively decrease methane emissions.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Delfim Ferreira, Ana C. C. Barbosa, Goncalo P. Oliveira, Teresa Catarino, Sofia S. Venceslau, Ines A. C. Pereira
Summary: Dissimilatory sulfur metabolism is widespread among bacteria and archaea, with DsrAB and other Dsr proteins playing key roles. DsrD acts as an activator of DsrAB and its function is still debated.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Junhao Lin, Qinxiong Liao, Yaping Hu, Rui Ma, Chongwei Cui, Shichang Sun, Xiangli Liu
Summary: This study found that temperature is a key factor affecting the evolution of sulfur-containing compounds during sludge gasification in supercritical water, with the decomposition of organic sulfur playing a dominant role in the conversion process. The unstable structure of organic sulfur was identified as the main cause of an increase in hydrogen sulfide content. Additionally, the strong solubility and oxidation properties of supercritical water facilitated the conversion of sulfur-containing organic compounds into sulfate crystals, aiding in the simultaneous immobilization of sulfur and heavy metals.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Jinting Wang, Ji Dai, Guanghao Chen, Feng Jiang
Summary: Estuaries serve as sinks for mercury, where methylmercury, the most toxic form of mercury, is produced by methylators and accumulates in sediments. The sulfur cycle triggers the formation of methylmercury through activating methylator activities and limiting mercury bioavailability, thereby promoting or inhibiting methylmercury formation at different sulfur speciation concentrations.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Laise Rosado-Souza, Alisdair R. Fernie, Fayezeh Aarabi
Review
Plant Sciences
M. Rey Toleco, Thomas Naake, Youjun Zhang, Joshua L. Heazlewood, Alisdair R. Fernie
Article
Biology
Alexey Shapiguzov, Lauri Nikkanen, Duncan Fitzpatrick, Julia P. Vainonen, Richard Gossens, Saleh Alseekh, Fayezeh Aarabi, Arjun Tiwari, Olga Blokhina, Klara Panzarova, Zuzana Benedikty, Esa Tyystjarvi, Alisdair R. Fernie, Martin Trtilek, Eva-Mari Aro, Eevi Rintamaki, Jaakko Kangasjarvi
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2020)
Review
Plant Sciences
Chaiwat Aneklaphakij, Tomoki Saigo, Mutsumi Watanabe, Thomas Naake, Alisdair R. Fernie, Somnuk Bunsupa, Veena Satitpatipan, Takayuki Tohge
Summary: Nuts are valuable food crops rich in fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols, which are beneficial antioxidants. Research on polyphenols in culinary nuts has identified their chemical properties and bioactivities. Advances in whole-genome sequencing have made nut plant species ideal for omics-based approaches.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
David B. Medeiros, Fayezeh Aarabi, Felix Juan Martinez Rivas, Alisdair R. Fernie
Summary: Specialized cellular compartments in higher plants allow for efficient mechanisms to avoid metabolic imbalances and quickly adapt to changing environmental conditions. Organic acid metabolism is interconnected with CO2 assimilation, the TCA cycle, amino acid metabolism, and redox status. Key enzymes and transporters play a crucial role in coordinating interorganellar metabolic exchanges.
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yang Gao, Wolfram Thiele, Omar Saleh, Federico Scossa, Fayezeh Arabi, Hongmou Zhang, Arun Sampathkumar, Kristina Kuehn, Alisdair Fernie, Ralph Bock, Mark A. Schoettler, Reimo Zoschke
Summary: This study reveals the importance of translational regulation of chloroplast genes in plant cold acclimation and identifies a critical role of a small cytochrome b6f complex subunit in chilling tolerance.
Letter
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fayezeh Aarabi, Mohamed A. Salem, Stephanie Arrivault, Mustafa Bulut, Mark Aurel Schoettler, Patrick Giavalisco, Alisdair R. Fernie, Rainer Hoefgen
Summary: Despite their low abundance, sulfolipids play a crucial role in certain environmental conditions, such as phosphate and sulfate deficiencies.
PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Fayezeh Aarabi, Andrea Ghigi, Micha Wijesingha Ahchige, Mustafa Bulut, Peter Geigenberger, H. Ekkehard Neuhaus, Arun Sampathkumar, Saleh Alseekh, Alisdair R. Fernie
Summary: This study used a genome-wide association approach to investigate the response of ascorbate levels to high light acclimation. The results revealed significant SNPs associated with ascorbate levels under high light conditions. Further experiments demonstrated the critical role of PLP in regulating ascorbate levels during high light acclimation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yue Jing, Mutsumi Watanabe, Fayezeh Aarabi, Alisdair R. Fernie, Monica Borghi, Takayuki Tohge
Summary: This study comprehensively analyzed the responses of four Brassicaceae species to UV-B radiation, revealing a reprogramming of the central metabolic pathway and the production of specific classes of flavonoids with increased protection against UV-B radiation. The activation of the phenylpropanoid-acetate pathway and the increase in phenylacylated-flavonoid glucosides were also observed across species. Interestingly, the expression of acyltransferase genes of the SCPLs protein class was constitutive but downregulated in response to UV-B radiation, possibly independent of the HY5 signaling pathway.
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Fayezeh Aarabi, Apidet Rakpenthai, Rouhollah Barahimipour, Michal Gorka, Saleh Alseekh, Youjun Zhang, Mohamed A. Salem, Franziska Bruckner, Nooshin Omranian, Mutsumi Watanabe, Zoran Nikoloski, Patrick Giavalisco, Takayuki Tohge, Alexander Graf, Alisdair R. Fernie, Rainer Hoefgen
Summary: Sulfur deficiency-induced proteins SDI1 and SDI2 play a crucial role in sulfur homeostasis under sulfate-deprived conditions by downregulating glucosinolates. In addition, SDI1 was found to downregulate another sulfur pool, the S-rich 2S seed storage proteins in Arabidopsis seeds, by forming a ternary protein complex with MYB28 and MYC2. These findings have significant implications for understanding plant responses to sulfur deficiency.
Article
Agronomy
Shijuan Yan, Qing Liu, Thomas Naake, Wenjie Huang, Mengyu Chen, Qian Kong, Sheng Zhang, Wenyan Li, Xuan Li, Qinjian Liu, Jianyuan Yang, Alisdair R. Fernie, Bin Liu
Summary: This study identified the potential downstream signaling pathways regulated by OsGF14b in rice panicle blast resistance, highlighting the roles of gibberellin, lignin, and auxin in this process. The findings suggest distinct mechanisms underlying leaf and panicle blast resistance, providing a comprehensive catalog of molecular changes for future research on improving rice panicle blast resistance.
Article
Plant Sciences
Thomas Naake, Hiroshi A. Maeda, Sebastian Proost, Takayuki Tohge, Alisdair R. Fernie
Summary: This study investigated the deep evolutionary history of the type III polyketide synthases (PKSs) by conducting phylogenomic synteny network and phylogenetic analyses. The results revealed that CHS and LAP5/6 homologs evolved early by segmental duplication prior to the divergence of Bryophytes and Tracheophytes. The macroevolution of the PKS superfamily was suggested to be governed by whole-genome duplications and triplications, with recent functional divergence captured by gene sequence alterations.
Article
Biology
David B. Medeiros, Stephanie Arrivault, Jessica Alpers, Alisdair Fernie, Fayezeh Arabi