Review
Plant Sciences
Johan Quilbe, Jesus Montiel, Jean-Francois Arrighi, Jens Stougaard
Summary: The establishment of root-nodule symbiosis in legumes can occur through either root hair infection threads or intercellular passage of bacteria. Research has shown that the intercellular infection mechanism is still poorly understood, but recent discoveries have shed some light on this process.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Agronomy
Sara Fahde, Said Boughribil, Badreddine Sijilmassi, Ahmed Amri
Summary: For many years, the scientific community focused on understanding how rhizobia promote the growth of legumes through nitrogen fixation. However, recent research has shown that rhizobia can also stimulate the growth of non-legume plants through various mechanisms such as hormone production, nutrient uptake improvement, pathogen control, and water regulation. This review aims to analyze the existing knowledge on how rhizobia promote the growth of non-legumes and gain new insights into their interactions.
Article
Microbiology
Marzieh Bakhtiyarifar, Naeimeh Enayatizamir, Khosro Mehdi Khanlou
Summary: This study isolated non-rhizobial endophytic bacteria from root nodules of soybean, mung bean, and cowpea, characterized their plant growth promoting properties, and evaluated their impact on wheat under salt stress conditions. Nine isolates with growth promotion characteristics were identified, with some exhibiting inhibition of Fusarium growth and salt tolerance. Isolates 1E and 26E were found to ameliorate salinity stress in wheat and increase grain weight.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Irene Ariadna De Lara-Del Rey, Maria A. Perez-Fernandez
Summary: Rhizobial associations with leguminous plants are important for agriculture and can be affected by climate change. Our study showed that plants inoculated with rhizobia can overcome the stress imposed by high irradiance, and this positive effect is more evident in plants grown in shaded environments.
Article
Plant Sciences
Laura Gaile, Una Andersone-Ozola, Ineta Samsone, Didzis Elferts, Gederts Ievinsh
Summary: The study aimed to establish an experimental system to investigate the physiological effect of abiotic/biotic interaction on Anthyllis maritima in controlled conditions. The results showed that sand burial significantly promoted shoot growth, while rhizobial inoculation had different effects on shoot growth under different treatments.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mozhgan Alinia, Seyed A. Kazemeini, Ali Dadkhodaie, Mozhgan Sepehri, Vahid A. Jahandideh Mahjenabadi, Syeda F. Amjad, Peter Poczai, Doaa El-Ghareeb, Mohamed A. Bassouny, Ahmed A. Abdelhafez
Summary: The combination of melatonin and ACC deaminase producing rhizobium can enhance salt tolerance of common bean. This combination improves plant growth, photosynthesis rate, and nitrogen fixation, while reducing the negative impacts of salinity stress. The improved potassium translocation and decreased sodium uptake contribute to the reduction of sodium ion accumulation in shoots.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jing Zhan, Zhendong Lei, Yong Zhang
Summary: In this review, the interactions between graphene and different objects are systematically examined, revealing their significant effects on the performance of graphene materials. The findings help to design and develop graphene-based materials with improved functionality.
Review
Oncology
Yijie Gu, Haizhou Zhao, Lu Zheng, Chentao Zhou, Ye Han, Airong Wu, Zhenyu Jia, Tingting Xia, Qiaoming Zhi
Summary: Non-coding RNAs play a key role in the development of colitis-associated cancer (CAC) by hindering DNA mismatch repair proteins and obstructing chromosome passenger complexes. They are also involved in regulating factors such as gut microbiota perturbations, immune dysregulation, and barrier dysfunction in CAC. Understanding the role of non-coding RNAs in CAC pathogenesis may lead to new effective therapies for CAC patients.
CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Vera Safronova, Anna Sazanova, Andrey Belimov, Polina Guro, Irina Kuznetsova, Denis Karlov, Elizaveta Chirak, Oleg Yuzikhin, Alla Verkhozina, Alexey Afonin, Igor Tikhonovich
Summary: Combined inoculation of legume plants with commercial rhizobia and wild rhizobia isolated from relict legumes showed different effects on symbiosis depending on the plant species. The increase in nodule number was observed in common vetch, while increased acetylene reduction activity was evident in red clover. The wild isolates possessed additional genes related to symbiosis formation and effectiveness, as well as genes associated with plant hormonal status and symbiogenesis processes. Further research on microbial synergy using commercial and wild rhizobia may aid in developing targeted selection methods to enhance the efficiency of legume-rhizobia systems in agriculture.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Fatemeh Nouri, Fahimeh Haghighatdoost, Noushin Mohammadifard, Marjan Mansourian, Masoumeh Sadeghi, Hamidreza Roohafza, Azam Khani, Nizal Sarrafzadegan
Summary: Long-term consumption of overall legumes and non-soybean legumes is associated with a lower risk of CVEs in low-income populations, while increased intake of soybeans does not significantly reduce the risk. Further studies are needed to confirm these results in other populations and explore potential threshold effects.
BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Vinita Ramtekey, Susmita Cherukuri, Sunil Kumar, Kudekallu V. Sripathy, Seema Sheoran, Bhaskar K. Udaya, Naik K. Bhojaraja, Sanjay Kumar, Arvind Nath Singh, Harsh Vardhan Singh
Summary: The viability and longevity of high-quality seeds during storage are crucial for sustainable agricultural production. Legumes, which are rich in dietary protein, face the challenge of poor seed longevity, limiting their performance and productivity. Seed longevity is closely related to other seed quality parameters and significantly affects crop growth and yield. Understanding the genetic basis and regulatory networks associated with seed longevity can aid in the development of crop varieties with good storability. This review focuses on the molecular basis of seed longevity, including candidate genes and proteins, and their interactions with other quality parameters. It also provides information on the genetic and genomic approaches used to identify key players involved in maintaining seed longevity in legumes, and proposes a hypothetical fast-forward breeding pipeline to improve seed longevity.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Pedro Martinez Noguera, Jodie Lantoine, Even Le Roux, Suyin Yang, Ralf Jakobi, Svenja Krause, Anne Saint-Eve, Catherine Bonazzi, Barbara Rega
Summary: This study investigated the presence and chemical changes of bitter saponins in pea-based ingredients, as well as the impact of baking on the perceived bitterness of cakes made with these ingredients.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhong Feng Gao, Hai Zhu, Yanlei Li, Xiaochen Yang, Xiang Ren, Dan Wu, Hongmin Ma, Qin Wei, Fan Xia, Huangxian Ju
Summary: This review provides an overview of the fundamental understanding and classification of interfacial superwettability and biosensors. The biosensing mechanisms based on superwettable surfaces and emerging applications are discussed. The limitations and potential research viewpoints in superwettable biosensors are also explored.
Article
Plant Sciences
Astra Jekabsone, Una Andersone-Ozola, Andis Karlsons, Lasma Neiceniece, Maris Romanovs, Gederts Ievinsh
Summary: This study examines the importance of legume-rhizobacterial symbiosis in temperate grasslands for soil nitrogen and investigates the dependence of T. fragiferum on native rhizobia and nitrogen fertilization. The results show that nitrogen deficiency can be prevented by the addition of nitrogen or inoculation with native rhizobia, leading to increased plant biomass and tissue nitrogen concentration. The degree of response varies among genotypes, with a similar level of nitrogen dependence but a range of growth response to rhizobial inoculation. The study also highlights the effects of nitrogen and rhizobial inoculation on mineral nutrition in different plant parts.
Article
Agronomy
Marium Khatun, Sumi Sarkar, Farzana Mustafa Era, A. K. M. Mominul Islam, Md. Parvez Anwar, Shah Fahad, Rahul Datta, A. K. M. Aminul Islam
Summary: Grain legumes are essential sources of proteins and nutrients for human nutrition, but are threatened by climate change-induced drought. Drought stress affects legume yields by impacting leaf area, growth, chlorophyll content, and nutrient uptake. Legumes can adapt to drought stress through changes in morphology, physiology, and molecular mechanisms, as well as through management practices like exogenous application of plant-growth regulators and inoculation by beneficial microorganisms. Breeding and biotechnological approaches, such as genome editing and marker-assisted selection, have been used to develop drought-tolerant legumes and identify key traits for resistance, but further research is needed to improve resilience in grain legumes.
Article
Plant Sciences
Sajid M. Nadeem, Maqshoof Ahmad, Muhammad A. Tufail, Hafiz N. Asghar, Farheen Nazli, Zahir A. Zahir
Summary: The study screened and evaluated 86 plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria with ACC-deaminase and EPS-producing activity, and found that strains containing both activities performed better in improving maize drought tolerance and growth, significantly enhancing plant growth and physiological parameters.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zain Mushtaq, Hafiz Naeem Asghar, Zahir Ahmad Zahir
Summary: Chromium is a toxic heavy metal that can disturb metabolic processes in plants, animals, and humans. PGPR play a role in converting toxic forms of chromium and promoting plant growth. In this study, pre-isolated rhizobacteria were found to reduce the negative impact of chromium on plant growth, with a combined application of inoculation and press mud showing the most significant recovery.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zain Mushtaq, Hafiz Naeem Asghar, Zahir Ahmad Zahir, Muhammad Maqsood
Summary: The study demonstrates that the combination of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria and plant growth regulators can significantly improve growth and iron concentration in potatoes. This novel approach offers a promising and cost-effective solution to mitigate micronutrient deficiencies, especially in resource-limited countries.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Usman Ghani, Hafiz Naeem Asghar, Abdullah Niaz, Zahir Ahmad Zahir, Muhammad Farrakh Nawaz, Max M. Haggblom
Summary: The study evaluated bacterial strains capable of promoting plant growth and degrading the pesticide profenofos, showing that these strains can degrade over 90% of profenofos and significantly increase plant growth. This approach of using bacteria to remediate pesticide-contaminated soils shows promising results in improving soil health and food quality.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Tayyaba Samreen, Muhammad Imran, Zahir Ahmad Zahir, Muhammad Zulqernain Nazir, Saima Noureen, Safdar Bashir, Sehrish Kanwal, Hassan Munir, Muhammad Aamer Maqsood
Summary: The study aimed to develop and compare the efficiency of organically complexed boron-diammonium phosphate (B-DAP) formulations with commercial diammonium phosphate (C-DAP) and boric acid for improving yield and oil content of canola. Results showed that the application of 1.5% B-DAP(130) significantly increased available P content and hot-water extractable B content in soil. The application of 1.5% B-DAP(98) was found to be the most effective in terms of enhancing canola yield and oil content compared to other treatments.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Azhar Hussain, Xuikang Wang, Zahir Ahmad Zahir, Khadija Mahmood, Muhammad Zahid Mumtaz, Muhammad Saqib, Muhammad Usman Jamshaid, Hafiz Tanvir Ahmad
Summary: Zinc is an important micronutrient for plant physiology, and deficiency in zinc can negatively affect plant growth. This study examined the effects of bio-activated zinc oxide products on the physiological attributes of maize. Results showed that one particular formulation, BOZ4, significantly improved photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance, and transpiration rate, as well as other physiological parameters. This suggests that bio-activation of zinc oxide using specific strains of bacteria and organic waste materials can effectively improve maize physiology.
POLISH JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Muhammad Shabaan, Hafiz Naeem Asghar, Zahir Ahmad Zahir, Muhammad Fahad Sardar, Rashida Parveen, Faiza, Qasim Ali
Summary: In this study, the effectiveness of a consortium of halotolerant rhizobacteria in improving soil enzyme activities and nutrient acquisition under natural salt-affected soil conditions was investigated. The results showed that the microbial consortium significantly increased soil enzyme activities, leading to improved nitrogen and phosphorus content in plants. It also enhanced the growth and yield of maize and reduced the negative impacts of salinity on plant growth.
SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Muhammad Shabaan, Hafiz Naeem Asghar, Zahir Ahmad Zahir, Xiu Zhang, Muhammad Fahad Sardar, Hongna Li
Summary: Inoculation of salt-tolerant plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) can improve soil enzyme activities, soil biological health, nutrient acquisition, and salt tolerance in plants.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hafiz Muhammad Rafique, Muhammad Yahya Khan, Hafiz Naeem Asghar, Zahir Ahmad Zahir, Sajid Mehmood Nadeem, Muhammad Sohaib, Fahad Alotaibi, Fahad N. Al-Barakah
Summary: This study provides evidence that the combined use of plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) containing ACC-deaminase and alfalfa can significantly degrade petroleum hydrocarbons. The most significant biodegradation was achieved with the combination of Bacillus subtilis strain PM32Y and alfalfa.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Suleman Haider Shah, Muhammad Baqir Hussain, Zahir Ahmad Zahir, Tanveer Ul Haq, Amar Matloob
Summary: Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) were isolated from the cotton rhizosphere and showed efficient phosphorus solubilization activity under different temperature conditions. The PSB significantly improved cotton seedling growth and yield, demonstrating their potential as inoculants for enhancing cotton production in P-deficient soils of semi-arid regions.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Zain Mushtaq, Anum Nazir, Hafiz Naeem Asghar, Zahir Ahmad Zahir
Summary: This study validates the use of microbial consortium and plant growth regulator in improving the growth and iron uptake of potatoes. Inoculation with plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria and L-tryptophan significantly enhanced potato yield and iron uptake.
Article
Microbiology
Muhammad Yahya Khan, Sajid Mahmood Nadeem, Muhammad Sohaib, Muhammad Rashid Waqas, Fahad Alotaibi, Liaqat Ali, Zahir Ahmad Zahir, Fahad N. I. Al-Barakah
Summary: A study found that co-inoculation of multiple bacterial strains is more effective in promoting wheat growth under salinity stress. The multi-strain consortium of PGPR showed positive effects on wheat growth and biochemical traits, such as decreasing electrolyte leakage and increasing chlorophyll contents and K/Na ratio.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Abubakar Dar, Evans Were, Thomas Hilger, Zahir Ahmad Zahir, Maqshoof Ahmad, Azhar Hussain, Frank Rasche
Summary: Chemical weed control methods have proven to be hazardous for humans and the environment. The use of allelopathic bacteria may provide a more efficient and sustainable alternative. However, the interaction between these bacteria and weed root exudates, as well as their phytotoxin production capabilities, have not been thoroughly studied. This study aimed to quantify the root exudates of different weeds and wheat, and investigate their role in microbial root colonization and secondary metabolite production. The results showed that the differential root colonization of wheat and weeds by these bacteria strains was responsible for weed suppression and wheat growth promotion.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sana Ashraf, Sajid Rashid Ahmad, Qasim Ali, Sobia Ashraf, Muzaffar Majid, Zahir Ahmad Zahir
Summary: Heavy metal contamination of soil is a global environmental issue, and low-cost remedial techniques are needed. Phytoremediation is an emerging technique that can effectively remove heavy metal contamination. In this study, acidified organic products and ryegrass were used in a pot experiment, and the results showed that acidified organic products and acidified cow dung slurry were the most effective in removing lead and cadmium.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Tayyaba Samreen, Nafeesa Kanwal, Faisal Nadeem, Muhammad Farooq, Saima Noreen, Muhammad Zulqernain Nazir, Muhammad Asaad Bashir, Muhammad Naveed, Zahir Ahmad Zahir
Summary: This study aimed to enhance boron availability in alkaline calcareous soils by amending with biochar and improve the growth and yield of sunflower. The results showed that addition of wheat straw biochar improved soil properties and increased the availability of boron in the soil. Application of biochar-coated diammonium phosphate further enhanced boron concentrations in the shoots and roots of sunflower plants, resulting in increased achene weight, protein content, and oil content.
CROP & PASTURE SCIENCE
(2023)