Article
Microbiology
Sharon Nagpal, Poonam Sharma, Asmita Sirari, K. C. Kumawat, Leela Wati, S. C. Gupta, Kamalpreet Singh Mandahal
Summary: The study identified promising Pseudomonas isolates from wild chickpea, which showed compatibility with Mesorhizobium sp. CH1233 and potential for producing plant growth-regulating substances. Field experiments demonstrated that the combination of Mrh+LRE-2 significantly improved symbiosis, soil quality, and yield, suggesting its potential as a bio-fertilizer for enhancing chickpea productivity under sustainable agriculture.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Atsede Muleta, Kassahun Tesfaye, Fassil Assefa, Alex Greenlon, Brendan K. Riely, Noelia Carrasquilla-Garcia, Yunpeng Gai, Teklehaimanot Haileslassie, Douglas R. Cook
Summary: Chickpea-nodulating Mesorhizobium species were isolated and studied from low pH soils in Ethiopia, identifying eight well-supported species including a novel one. The geographic pattern of genomic diversity indicated no relationship between geographic and genetic distance.
SYSTEMATIC AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hossam S. El-Beltagi, Sikandar Shah, Sami Ullah, Sulaiman, Abdallah Tageldein Mansour, Tarek A. Shalaby
Summary: This study investigated the effects of ascorbic acid and alpha-tocopherol on chickpea grown in water deficit regions. The results showed that exogenous application of these substances improved germination rate and seed vigor index, increased photosynthetic pigments and antioxidant contents. However, drought stress led to a decline in these parameters, which could be mitigated by the application of these substances.
Article
Plant Sciences
Azucena Gonzalez-Coloma, Maria Fe Andres, Rodrigo Contreras, Gustavo E. Zuniga, Carmen Elisa Diaz
Summary: This study investigated the accumulation of ryanoids in different plant parts of aeroponically grown Persea indica trees and tested their effects on insect and nematode. The stem extracts showed strong antifeedant effects on Spodoptera littoralis, while leaf extracts were moderately active. Ryanodane epiryanodol and other compounds explained the antifeedant effects of the stem extracts.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kasra Khatami, Mariel Perez-Zabaleta, Isaac Owusu-Agyeman, Zeynep Cetecioglu
Summary: Increased awareness of environmental sustainability and strict environmental regulations have encouraged the search for novel materials to replace conventional petroleum-derived plastics. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are attractive due to their biodegradability and biocompatibility, but challenges remain in production yield and consistency. Bioaugmentation and metabolic engineering are promising approaches to overcome these hurdles in commercial PHA production from waste streams.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Paria Shahkarami, Najmeh Ahmadian-Chashmi, Elaheh Samari, Naser Safaie, Mohsen Sharifi
Summary: This study investigated the effects of Piriformospora indica culture filtrate on the production of phenylethanoid glycosides (PhGs) and other defense reactions in Scrophularia striata cell culture. The results showed that hydrogen peroxide content increased in the early hours of treatment, while the malondialdehyde level remained unchanged. Antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD) and guaiacol peroxidase (POX) were activated to regulate the oxidative status. The primary and secondary metabolites profile shifted towards defense compounds accumulation. Two PhGs, scrophuloside B1 and scroside D, were detected for the first time in this species. These findings suggest that P. indica culture filtrate treatment activates the defense system in S. striata cell culture by modulating antioxidant enzyme activity and metabolite profiles.
PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Karla A. Acevedo Martinez, Mary M. Yang, Elvira Gonzalez de Mejia
Summary: Chickpea is a widely consumed pulse with various health benefits, and its bioactive compounds are being explored for potential applications in the development of new food products, particularly in relation to type 2 diabetes. Research and development in this area offer promising opportunities for enhancing accessibility to the health benefits of chickpea bioactive compounds.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yongchuang Liu, Zonghao Yue, Zhongke Sun, Chengwei Li
Summary: In this study, the diversity, functionality, and applicability of wheat-associated native Bacillus were reviewed for the first time. It was found that Bacillus spp. can be widely distributed in different parts of wheat and have the ability to promote plant growth and alleviate stresses. A STVAE pipeline consisting of 5 processes was proposed for the development of native Bacillus-based inoculants for sustainable wheat production, addressing possible solutions, concerns, and criteria.
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Grazia Pastorelli, Valentina Serra, Camilla Vannuccini, Everaldo Attard
Summary: This review discusses the potential of cactus as an innovative feed for livestock production in arid regions. Green forage scarcity is a significant concern for the livestock industry, and cactus offers a promising solution due to its adaptability to drought and semi-arid conditions.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Romaan Nazir, Vijay Kumar, Suphala Gupta, Padmanabh Dwivedi, Devendra Kumar Pandey, Abhijit Dey
Summary: The use of biotechnological techniques such as in vitro cultivation and genetic transformation has shown to increase diosgenin production from plants. Molecular markers are also utilized for assessing genetic diversity in diosgenin-containing plant species.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ritu Sharaya, Ritu Gill, Gopal Kalwan, M. Naeem, Narendra Tuteja, Sarvajeet Singh Gill
Summary: Abiotic stresses, such as salinity stress, disrupt the physiological and biochemical processes of plants, causing significant yield losses. However, plants can enhance their stress tolerance through associations with certain microbes, such as Piriformospora indica, which promote enzyme activities and hormone regulation.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Review
Microbiology
Carole Balthazar, David L. Joly, Martin Filion
Summary: This review discusses the opportunities and challenges of using beneficial Pseudomonas spp. bacteria as crop inoculants to improve cannabis yield. The prevalence and diversity of Pseudomonas strains within the cannabis microbiome are outlined, along with their potential mechanisms for promoting plant growth and stress tolerance. Specific aspects for hemp and marijuana crops in different production systems are emphasized. Factors influencing inoculant efficacy and strategies for strain selection, commercialization, and formulation design are also provided.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
K. Fatima, A. Habib, S. T. Sahi, H. M. N. Cheema
Summary: Chickpea is the third most significant crop in Pakistan, providing a rich source of protein and carbohydrates. However, low production due to biotic factors, such as wilt disease, poses a major threat. Developing sustainable management strategies is necessary to overcome this challenge.
APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Miguel J. Beltran-Garcia, America Martinez-Rodriguez, Ileana Olmos-Arriaga, Benjamin Valdez-Salas, Yur Y. Chavez-Castrillon, Paolo Di Mascio, James F. White
Summary: Climate factors and pathogenic fungi pose a threat to global banana production, calling for the use of synthetic microbial communities (SynComs) to enhance plant resilience. These SynComs have been shown to increase resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses and promote growth in plants.
Article
Plant Sciences
Antonella Pasqualone, Carmine Summo, Davide De Angelis, Giovanna Cucci, Davide Caranfa, Giovanni Lacolla
Summary: Composting technology is important for converting organic waste into soil improvers for sustainability. This research evaluated the impacts of mineral/organic fertilizers on chickpeas, showing that fertilization and variety significantly affected plant growth and yield. The highest seed yields were obtained with M2 mineral fertilizer.