Article
Agronomy
Tulja Sanam, S. Triveni, Sridhar Goud Nerella, Santosh Nagappa Ningoji, Suseelendra Desai
Summary: This research focused on evaluating the performance of different bacteria on plant growth abilities, with the finding that using the Azospirillum strain ASP25 led to higher yields in tomato plants. Correlation and regression models suggested that plant growth variables have a positive impact on yield.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jorge Poveda, Daniel Eugui
Summary: Agriculture faces challenges and requires more sustainable production methods. The combination of Trichoderma and bacteria shows potential as a plant growth promoter and biocontrol agent. However, further research is needed to understand the specific mechanisms of this combination.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
(2022)
Review
Soil Science
Shams Tabrez Khan
Summary: The advancement of omics-based approaches and next-generation sequencing has revealed the principles underlying the interaction between plants and the microbiome. Although challenging, it is becoming easier to relate individual taxa in a microbiome to their function. The knowledge of plant microbiome, especially the functional microbiome, has opened new avenues for formulating biofertilizers based on consortia of plant growth-promoting strains.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Sammar Khalil, Preeti Panda, Farideh Ghadamgahi, AnnaKarin Rosberg, Ramesh R. Vetukuri
Summary: The study found that microbial diversity and composition in commercial RAS systems with Tilapia or Clarias were dependent on fish species and sampling site. Both Tilapia and Clarias RAS hosted microbial communities that promoted plant growth, inhibited plant pathogens, and encouraged biodegradation. The production of extracellular enzymes by bacterial strains isolated from these systems makes them a promising tool in aquaponics for plant growth promotion and disease control.
Review
Biology
Menka Kumari, Preeti Swarupa, Kavindra Kumar Kesari, Anil Kumar
Summary: Modern agriculture heavily depends on agrochemicals to increase crop production, but their indiscriminate use poses detrimental effects on plant growth and soil quality. To address these issues, the usage of plant biostimulants has emerged as an environmentally friendly approach to enhance crop productivity.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
J. P. G. de Morais, R. Cantoia Junior, T. M. Garcia, E. Capucho, M. Campana, J. R. Gandra, Lucas G. Ghizzi, T. A. Del Valle
Summary: The study evaluated the effect of chitosan and microbial inoculants on fermentation profile and nutritional value of whole-plant soybean silage. The results showed that microbial inoculants reduced fermentation losses and improved in vitro degradation, while LPP treatment increased silage dry matter and organic matter content.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Gabriele Berg, Peter Kusstatscher, Ahmed Abdelfattah, Tomislav Cernava, Kornelia Smalla
Summary: Plant-associated microorganisms play important roles in plant growth, performance, and health, and understanding these roles is crucial for designing sustainable agricultural microbial inoculants. Effects of microbial inoculants on the indigenous plant microbiome include transient shifts, stabilization or increase of microbial diversity, stabilization or increase of plant microbiome evenness, restoration of dysbiosis or reduction of pathogen-induced shifts, targeted shifts toward beneficial plant members, and suppression of potential pathogens.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Soil Science
Zhongwang Liu, Wei Zhou, Yuqing Sun, Yutao Peng, Junfeng Niu, Jinfang Tan, Mi Wei
Summary: The use of biochar (BC) combined with a microbial inoculant (MI) shows promise for controlling plant diseases induced by various pathogens. This review summarizes the research progress of BC-MI and its action mechanisms in controlling plant diseases. BC-MI efficiently controls a wide range of plant diseases and improves soil properties. Strategies for the application of BC-MI in suppressing plant diseases are advised, including BC preparation, MI screening, and targeted disease control.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Mateus Neri Oliveira Reis, Luciana Cristina Vitorino, Lucas Loram Lourenco, Layara Alexandre Bessa
Summary: This study tested the effect of microbial inoculation from Hymenaea courbaril and Butia purpurascens on the growth of Glycine max. The results showed that the inoculation had a positive effect on biomass accumulation, nutritional content, and photosynthetic performance. Specific bacterial and fungal strains showed promising results, suggesting their potential use as biofertilizers in field trials.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jing He, Nengmin Zhu, Yansheng Xu, Li Wang, Jiaqiang Zheng, Xia Li
Summary: This study investigated the effects of composite microbes on humification during co-composting of biogas residue, spent mushroom substrate, and rice straw. The results showed that the inoculation of composite microbes increased the degradation of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, as well as the content of humus and humic acid. The addition of composite microbes also increased the abundance of bacteria and fungi associated with the degradation of refractory macromolecules and cellulose, and promoted the pathways of xenobiotics biodegradation and metabolism.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Lili Wang, Kai Sun, Shuai Pan, Shunli Wang, Zhongkang Yan, Lianlian Zhu, Xingyuan Yang
Summary: This study aimed to explore the effect of antagonism between Trichoderma reesei (T.r) and Phanerochaete chrysosporium (P.c) on humification during fermentation of rice straw (RS) and canola straw (CS). The results showed that the addition of exogenous fungi accelerated straw degradation and enzyme activities. P.c inhibited the activity of LiP when co-existing with T.r, but promoted lignin degradation and the production of humus-like substances (HLS) and humic-like acid (HLA) in later fermentation. The recommended technology for converting crop straw into humus resources was RTP.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jin Ho Joo, Khalid Abdallah Hussein
Summary: Trichoderma-VOCs exhibit antifungal properties against pathogenic fungi and promote plant growth, highlighting their potential as biocontrol resources.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Giacomo Cocetta, Alessandro Passera, Violetta Vacchini, Gul-I-Rayna Shahzad, Giovanna Cortellino, Valentina Picchi, Antonio Ferrante, Paola Casati, Laura Piazza
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of microbial inoculants applied during romaine lettuce cultivation on quality indexes, showing that microbial inoculation contributed to maintaining the nutritional, functional, and perceived quality attributes of leaves and preventing the development of fungal pathogens. Different modes of action of the inoculants were evidenced, with Pseudomonas syringae 260-02 showing a direct involvement in ascorbic acid-mediated antioxidant mechanisms.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Xin Yao, Hailin Guo, Kaixuan Zhang, Mengyu Zhao, Jingjun Ruan, Jie Chen
Summary: Trichoderma is mainly used to control soil-borne diseases as well as some leaf and panicle diseases of various plants. It not only prevents diseases, but also promotes growth, improves nutrient utilization, enhances resistance, and reduces agrochemical pollution. Therefore, as a safe, low-cost, effective, and eco-friendly biocontrol agent, Trichoderma is widely utilized for different crop species.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nawal E. Al-Hazmi, Deyala M. Naguib
Summary: This study compares plant and microbial asparaginase and proves that asparaginase extracted from soybean debris can be more effective and safer as an anticancer agent than microbial asparaginase.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
V. S. Uma, Zeba Usmani, Minaxi Sharma, Deepti Diwan, Monika Sharma, Miao Guo, Maria G. Tuohy, Charalampos Makatsoris, Xiaobin Zhao, Vijay Kumar Thakur, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Summary: Algal biomass has great potential for sustainable production of various value-added compounds and products. Efficient valorization methods and biorefining channels are essential to enhance the commercial value of algal metabolites. Algal extracts are ideal sources of biotechnologically viable compounds. Emerging technologies in biomass valorization help reduce the cost burden of large-scale operations. Comprehensive extraction of multi-algal product biorefineries is envisioned to enhance the economic feasibility of algal products in the global market.
PHYTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
Rekha Yadav, Siddharth Madan, Jolly Rohatgi, Pramod Kumar Sahu, Shukla Das, Anupama Tandon, Puja Rai, Priya Verma, Jubin Singh, Ishita Bajaj
Summary: This study retrospectively observed corneal manifestations in 220 patients with COVID-19-associated rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM). It was found that 32 out of these patients had corneal involvement, with central corneal ulcer being the most common manifestation. The treatment showed that amphotericin eye drops with a concentration as low as 0.5 mg/ml were effective.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Harshita Gaurav, Divyanshu Yadav, Ankita Maurya, Himanshu Yadav, Ramanand Yadav, Amritesh Chandra Shukla, Minaxi Sharma, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Javier Palazon
Summary: This review provides an overview of the traditional uses, botany, phytochemistry, and pharmacological advances of Withania somnifera L. Dunal (Ashwagandha), an important medicinal plant native to India. The plant contains a variety of primary and secondary metabolites, mainly steroidal compounds, steroidal lactones, alkaloids, and amino acids. In addition, it exhibits various medicinal activities such as anti-leukotriene, antineoplastic, analgesic, antioxidant, immunostimulatory, and rejuvenating properties. However, further research is needed to understand its medical applications.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Kavya Dashora, Meghana Gattupalli, Gyan Datta Tripathi, Zoya Javed, Shweta Singh, Maria Tuohy, Prakash Kumar Sarangi, Deepti Diwan, Harikesh B. Singh, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Summary: This article discusses the lignin-degrading bacteria and fungi and their significance in breaking down lignocellulosic materials. Fungi, particularly white rot fungi, are considered the ideal microorganisms for lignin degradation due to their efficient lignolytic enzyme systems. The role of lignolytic enzymes such as laccases, lignin peroxidases, and manganese peroxidases in lignin depolymerization is emphasized in this article.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Neha Srivastava, Rajeev Singh, Pardeep Singh, Irfan Ahmad, Ravindra Pratap Singh, Ashutosh Kumar Rai, Mohammed Asiri, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Summary: This article investigates the potential for economically viable and environmentally friendly biotransformation of lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) waste materials into cellulolytic enzymes and biofuels. The complexity of the structural composition of these wastes and the lack of a suitable bioprocess for their transformation are the main obstacles to their long-term viability. The article also evaluates the current constraints and successful limitations in the transformation process and proposes sustainable recommendations for improving the overall bioprocess on a sustainable scale. LCB waste valorization can contribute to the circular economy for sustainable future applications.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Puttasiddaiah Rachitha, Krupashree Krishnaswamy, Renal Antoinette Lazar, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj, Vinay Basavegowda Raghavendra, Minaxi Sharma, Kandi Sridhar
Summary: The ayurvedic herb Emblica officinalis has great therapeutic and nutritional importance. It is used in Indian medicine for treating various illnesses and has been found to have hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, radioprotective, and hyperlipidemic effects. Nanoencapsulation technology can enhance the therapeutic activities and bioaccessibility of Emblica officinalis.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Ees Ahmad, Sushil K. Sharma, Abhijeet S. Kashyap, Nazia Manzar, Pramod K. Sahu, Udai B. Singh, Harsh V. Singh, Pawan K. Sharma
Summary: In this study, a salt-tolerant bacterium, Halomonas sulfidaeris strain MV-19, was isolated from a mud volcano in Andaman Nicobar Island, India. The bacterium showed optimal growth in nutrient broth supplemented with 8% NaCl and 5% fructose. It also produced exopolysaccharides (EPS) which can potentially alleviate salinity stress in crops cultivated in saline soils.
CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jhumishree Meher, Srikanta Lenka, Ankita Sarkar, Birinchi Kumar Sarma
Summary: In this study, a simulation of a natural rainfed rice field was conducted to understand the transcriptional regulations behind the enhanced susceptibility of rice to blast disease. Eight new OsWRKY genes were identified, and their distribution in the 12 chromosomes of indica rice was found to be uneven. Characterization of these genes provided insights into the defense mechanisms of rice against blast disease and drought stress.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Renu, Khan Mohd. Sarim, Sanjay Kumar Gupta, Ratna P. Prabha, Dhananjaya Singh
Summary: Salinity is a major factor limiting wheat crop yield. This study used metaproteomics to analyze functional metabolic changes in the rhizosphere microbiota of wheat grown in saline and non-saline soils. The results showed that proteins related to proline and spermidine biosynthesis were induced in the saline wheat rhizosphere, and proteins involved in osmotic balance and stress response were present only in saline conditions. Additionally, unique proteins associated with sphingolipid, phosphinate, and phenazine metabolism were identified in the saline soil. These findings enhance our understanding of the functional characteristics of the rhizosphere microbiota and the physiological adaptations of plants in saline environments.
PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Weizhe Sun, Quang D. Nguyen, Botond Kalman Suli, Firas Alarawi, Anett Szecsi, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Laszlo Ferenc Friedrich, Attila Gere, Erika Bujna
Summary: This study explores the microencapsulation technology for maintaining the viability of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v strain. The results suggest that the core-to-wall ratios and polysaccharide ratios have an impact on the protection of the strain. The optimal microencapsulation formulation is a core-to-wall ratio of 1:1 and MD:RS ratio of 1:1, with fortification method, and storage at 4 degrees C.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dhananjaya Pratap Singh, Mansi Singh Bisen, Ratna Prabha, Sudarshan Maurya, Suresh Reddy Yerasu, Renu Shukla, Jagesh Kumar Tiwari, Krishna Kumar Chaturvedi, Md. Samir Farooqi, Sudhir Srivastava, Anil Rai, Birinchi Kumar Sarma, Nagendra Rai, Prabhakar Mohan Singh, Tusar Kanti Behera, Mohamed A. Farag
Summary: Untargeted metabolomics study of Solanum cheesmaniae, a moderately resistant wild tomato species, revealed altered metabolite profiles in response to infection by Alternaria solani. Leaf metabolites were significantly different between non-stressed and stressed plants, with the presence/absence and relative abundance of specific metabolites acting as distinguishing markers of infection. Annotation using databases identified numerous compounds belonging to various biosynthetic pathways, indicating their role in defense, infection prevention, signaling, plant growth, and plant homeostasis under stress conditions.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alireza Shafizadeh, Hossein Shahbeik, Mohammad Hossein Nadian, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Abdul-Sattar Nizami, Su Shiung Lam, Wanxi Peng, Junting Pan, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo
Summary: This study develops a machine learning-based research framework for modeling, understanding, and optimizing the catalytic steam reforming of volatile matter compounds. Chemical/ textural analyses are used to obtain input features, and ensemble machine learning provides the best prediction performance for toluene conversion and product distribution. The framework can expedite the search for optimal catalyst characteristics and reaction conditions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hossein Shahbeik, Alireza Shafizadeh, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Su Shiung Lam, Hajar Rastegari, Wanxi Peng, Junting Pan, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo
Summary: The unfavorable properties of biomass pyrolysis bio-oil require physical/thermochemical methods to enhance its quality. Nanotechnology offers potential solutions to overcome the drawbacks of conventional catalysts used in bio-oil upgrading. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the application of nanocatalysts in bio-oil upgrading, including their mechanisms and effects on important operating parameters. Nanocatalysts have been shown to yield higher bio-oil quality and have advantages over bulk catalysts. However, more research and development are needed before nanocatalysts can be fully realized in practical applications.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jhumishree Meher, Ankita Sarkar, Birinchi Kumar Sarma
Summary: Molecular docking was used to investigate the interactions between differentially expressed rice WRKY proteins and blast resistance genes Pi2 and Pi54 under rice blast disease and drought stresses. The study revealed differential binding patterns of the WRKY proteins with the two resistance genes. Some WRKY proteins interacted with the genes involving the residues of the zinc finger structure, while others interacted involving the residues of the conserved WRKYGQK heptapeptide sequence. The findings suggest that the interaction between OsWRKY proteins and the two blast resistance genes is important for mitigating the blast challenge in rice under overlapping drought and blast stresses.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zeba Usmani, Minaxi Sharma, Manikant Tripathi, Abdul Sattar Nizami, Liang Gong, Munagala S. Reddy, Vijay Kumar Thakur, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Quang D. Nguyen
Summary: With concerns over fossil fuels and waste, there is a focus on finding alternate energy sources for environmental protection and sustainable development. Biomass waste has emerged as a new feedstock for renewable energy production, but it requires pretreatment and valorization strategies. Microwave heating is being explored as an alternative to conventional heating for its advantages. This review explores the application of microwaves as a pretreatment technique and addresses challenges and future research directions.
JOURNAL OF THE ENERGY INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Vera Analise Schommer, Mateus Torres Nazari, Flavia Melara, Julia Catiane Arenhart Braun, Alan Rempel, Lara Franco dos Santos, Valdecir Ferrari, Luciane Maria Colla, Aline Dettmer, Jeferson Steffanello Piccin
Summary: This review introduces the techniques and mechanisms of bacteria immobilization on biochar, as well as its applications in bioremediation and agriculture. The immobilization characteristics of biochar depend on pyrolysis methods, raw materials, and properties of biochar. Scanning electron microscope and colony forming unit analysis are commonly used to verify the immobilization efficiency. Applying biochar-immobilized bacteria can improve soil quality, plant growth, and crop yield.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Microbiology
Manoj Kumar Solanki, Naveen Chandra Joshi, Prashant Kumar Singh, Sandeep Kumar Singh, Gustavo Santoyo, Lucas Carvalho Basilio de Azevedo, Ajay Kumar
Summary: The rhizosphere microbiome plays a crucial role in plant growth and health. Rhizosphere engineering can be used to modify the microbiome and improve plant productivity and resilience.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Microbiology
Xin Cao, Xing-Wang Cheng, Yin-Ying Liu, Hong-Wei Dai, Ren-You Gan
Summary: Maintaining oral health is crucial for overall well-being. Imbalances in oral microorganisms can lead to various infectious diseases. Exploring alternatives for prevention and management of oral infections is important due to limitations of current treatments. Natural products offer potential as reliable, effective, and affordable therapeutic options for oral infectious diseases.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Microbiology
Jose David Flores-Felix, Ana Carolina Goncalves, Sara Meirinho, Ana Raquel Nunes, Gilberto Alves, Cristina Garcia-Viguera, Diego A. Moreno, Luis R. Silva
Summary: The application of bacterial biofortifiers is increasing and has been shown to improve the nutritional characteristics of blueberries in Portugal.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Microbiology
Asma Sani, Wan-Qi Qin, Jia-Yi Li, Yi-Fan Liu, Lei Zhou, Shi-Zhong Yang, Bo-Zhong Mu
Summary: This article summarizes the structural diversity of microbial lipopeptide biosurfactants and their applications as biocontrol agents in plants. Lipopeptides have low toxicity and wide range of applications, making them important in the pesticide industry.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Microbiology
Xiao-Yu Sun, Jie Deng, Chenhui Zhang, Sin-Yee Fung, Kam-Leung Siu, Ying-Ying Cheng, Liumei Ye, Jiaoxia Qin, Ke Wang, Jiu-Xin Qu, Wenying Gao, Fuxiang Wang, Dong-Yan Jin, Liang Yang
Summary: In this study, a novel c-di-GMP binding protein SodA that regulates oxidative stress tolerance in S. maltophilia was identified. The enzyme activity of SodA was shown to be directly modulated by c-di-GMP through various in vivo and in vitro experiments.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)