Article
Plant Sciences
Lucas Guedes Silva, Renato Cintra Camargo, Gabriel Moura Mascarin, Peterson Sylvio de Oliveira Nunes, Christopher Dunlap, Wagner Bettiol
Summary: Trichoderma strains have shown their potential in controlling Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and promoting the growth of cotton plants, making them effective microbial crop protection products.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Natalia Bilesky-Jose, Cintia Maruyama, Tais Germano-Costa, Estefania Campos, Lucas Carvalho, Renato Grillo, Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto, Renata de Lima
Summary: This study focuses on the green synthesis of biogenic iron oxide nanoparticles using Trichoderma harzianum as a stabilizing agent. The nanoparticles were characterized using various techniques, and it was found that they did not have negative effects on cell viability or seed germination. Additionally, they exhibited inhibitory effects on the pathogen Sclerotinia sclerotiorum.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Francesca Luziatelli, Francesca Melini, Paolo Bonini, Valentina Melini, Veronica Cirino, Maurizio Ruzzi
Summary: This study explores the biotechnological potential of Enterobacter in producing auxin for plant growth stimulation. By optimizing fermentation conditions and storage methods, the productivity and stability of bacterial auxin can be significantly improved.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Upma Singh, Anil K. Choudhary, T. Varatharajan, Shilpi Sharma
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impacts of different agricultural practices on rhizospheric bacterial communities involved in the phosphorus cycle. The results showed that conservation agriculture (CA) had a positive effect on plant phosphorus uptake, possibly due to the enhanced function of rhizospheric bacteria in the phosphorus cycle.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Jessica Lizbeth Coria-Arellano, Jorge Saenz-Mata, Manuel Fortis-Hernandez, Miguel Angel Gallegos-Robles
Summary: Three bacteria were isolated from the root of Suaeda sp. and evaluated for their effect on Arabidopsis thaliana. It was found that Endo10(7) and Endo10(5) promoted plant growth, while Ecto10(6) caused wilting and death. In the divided box test, all three bacteria showed the ability to promote growth. Additionally, the bacteria were found to promote germination and growth of tomato plants.
TERRA LATINOAMERICANA
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Danyllo Amaral de Oliveira, Solange da Cunha Ferreira, Daiany Larissa Ribeiro Carrera, Cleyson Pantoja Serrao, Daihany Moraes Callegari, Nicolle Louise Ferreira Barros, Francinilson Meireles Coelho, Claudia Regina Batista de Souza
Summary: Despite limited knowledge about endophytic bacteria in plants from the Amazon region, a study found that Piper tuberculatum endophytic Pseudomonas (isolates Pt12 and Pt13) were able to produce growth-promoting substances and potentially act as biofertilizers in addition to controlling plant diseases.
Article
Agronomy
Keli Cristina Silva Guera, Adriel Ferreira da Fonseca
Summary: Conservation agriculture practices and fertilization strategies can increase soil phosphorus concentrations. By evaluating different extraction methods and phosphate sources in an integrated crop-livestock system, it was found that phosphorus concentrations increased over time and the ion exchange resin method was more accurate as a soil phosphorus test.
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Caterina Capri, Matteo Gatti, Andrea Fiorini, Federico Ardenti, Vincenzo Tabaglio, Stefano Poni
Summary: Increasing the use of cover crops is important for sustainable viticulture, and understanding their evapotranspiration rates and root growth patterns is essential for vineyard floor management.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Vincenzo Tabaglio, Andrea Fiorini, Valence Ndayisenga, Andre Ndereyimana, Andrea Minuti, Roger Nyembo Nyembo, Dieudonne Nyembo Ngoy, Giuseppe Bertoni
Summary: This study aimed to test the effects of different seedbed preparations (flat, mounds, and ridges) and local landraces (Kakuanga, Kasongoy, Kasonie, Ndunda, and Ngoymuamba) on cassava yield and nutritional quality in the Lomami province (DRC). The results showed that mound and ridge seedbed preparations significantly increased tuber yield, but had no effect on leaves and stems. The Ngoymuamba landrace had significantly higher tuber yield compared to Ndunda. Therefore, selecting the best seedbed preparations and landraces has the potential to achieve the goal of Zero Hunger and improve the diet in the DRC.
Review
Plant Sciences
Vincenzo Tabaglio, Andrea Fiorini, Tracy M. M. Sterling, Margot Schulz
Summary: Abutilon theophrasti Medik. (velvetleaf) is a problematic invasive weed in temperate regions, causing significant yield losses in field crops. Biological methods, including microorganisms releasing phytotoxins and allelochemicals, have been attempted for weed management. However, these methods are still unreliable in terms of intensity and duration.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Filippo Vaccari, Bartolo Forestieri, Giulia Papa, Francesca Bandini, Esperanza Huerta-Lwanga, Iteb Boughattas, Omayma Missawi, Mohamed Banni, Ilaria Negri, Pier Sandro Cocconcelli, Edoardo Puglisi
Summary: Microplastics and nanoplastics are ubiquitous pollutants that pose a threat to soil ecosystems. When ingested by terrestrial animals, they can cause negative physiological effects, including gut dysbiosis, which may have significant impacts on soil microbial community composition, functioning, and ecosystem services. However, research on the effects of MPs on gut microbiota in soil fauna is limited, and further investigation is needed to understand the relationship between terrestrial fauna intestinal microbiome and soil functionality.
CURRENT OPINION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Tommaso Tadiello, Mara Gabbrielli, Marco Botta, Marco Acutis, Luca Bechini, Giorgio Ragaglini, Andrea Fiorini, Vincenzo Tabaglio, Alessia Perego
Summary: A new simulation module was developed to explicitly simulate the decomposition of surface residues, and a sensitivity analysis was conducted to compare the results with a benchmark model. The new module showed higher concordance in simulating different crop residues and time periods compared to the benchmark model.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Margherita Ferrante, Alfina Grasso, Gianluca Giuberti, Margherita Dall ' Asta, Edoardo Puglisi, Giovanni Arena, Angelo Nicosia, Maria Fiore, Chiara Copat
Summary: This study investigates the behaviour and biopersistence rate of metallic nanoparticles (Ag-NPs, TiO2-NPs, ZnO-NPs) naturally occurring in canned seafood during in vitro digestion. The findings show that agglomeration and dispersion occur depending on the digestive phase and sample matrix. Ag-NPs have lower biopersistence than ZnO and TiO2-NPs, but the investigated naturally occurring NPs cannot be considered readily degradable as their biopersistence rates exceed the recommended limit set by EFSA.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Federico Capra, Diego Abalos, Stefania Codruta Maris, Federico Ardenti, Michela Lommi, Vincenzo Tabaglio, Andrea Fiorini
Summary: Digestate, a by-product of biogas production, has the potential to replace synthetic fertilizers as a renewable nitrogen source. However, the inefficient use of digestate can lead to nitrogen losses through ammonia volatilization, nitrous oxide emissions, and nitrate leaching. In this study, the effects of different application methods and winter cover crop options on maize production and nitrogen losses were tested.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY BIOENERGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Paola Ganugi, Andrea Fiorini, Vincenzo Tabaglio, Federico Capra, Gokhan Zengin, Paolo Bonini, Tito Caffi, Edoardo Puglisi, Marco Trevisan, Luigi Lucini
Summary: The application of microbial biostimulants to plants has positive effects on various aspects, but little information is available on their synergistic effects on the functional quality of yields. This study investigated the combined action of biostimulants and found that the coupling of arbuscular mycorrhiza (AMF) and Trichoderma fungal inoculations had a synergistic biostimulant effect on tomato fruits under sub-optimal fertility. This resulted in improved concentrations of carotenoid compounds and increased values for various functional quality parameters.
Article
Microbiology
Alessandra Fontana, Irene Falasconi, Paolo Bellassi, Elisabetta Fanfoni, Edoardo Puglisi, Lorenzo Morelli
Summary: This study isolated and sequenced the genomes of 9 Halobacterium salinarum strains from different salted foods. Comparative genomic analysis revealed unique gene clusters associated with the ecological niches of isolation. Additionally, genome mining identified the metabolic potential of one strain, UC4242, which possessed genes related to vitamins and myo-inositol biosynthesis, aroma and texture-related features, and antimicrobial compounds. All food isolates also had archaeocin-related genes.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rebecca Ghisolfi, Francesca Bandini, Filippo Vaccari, Gabriele Bellotti, Cristian Bortolini, Vania Patrone, Edoardo Puglisi, Lorenzo Morelli
Summary: This study used high-throughput sequencing to assess the impact of box, ground, and jute fermentation methods on bacterial and fungal communities. The results showed noticeable differences between the three methods, with box fermentation having higher bacterial species diversity and ground processing resulting in a wider fungal community. The box method was found to be preferable due to its limited microbial diversity and the presence of microorganisms that ensure good fermentation. The study provided a comprehensive exploration of the microbiota of differently treated cocoa beans and improved understanding of the technological processes for obtaining a standardized end-product.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Filippo Vaccari, Leilei Zhang, Gianluca Giuberti, Alfina Grasso, Francesca Bandini, Pascual Garcia-Perez, Chiara Copat, Luigi Lucini, Margherita Dall'Asta, Margherita Ferrante, Edoardo Puglisi
Summary: Metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) are pervasive environmental contaminants, especially in food preparations, and pose a growing concern for human health. This study investigated the impact of three common MNPs, zinc oxide (ZnO), titanium dioxide (TiO2), and silver (Ag), on the human gut metabolome and microbiome using in-vitro digestion and fermentation models. The results showed that MNPs could modulate the composition of gut microbial communities and disrupt metabolic pathways associated with protein metabolism. TiO2 nanoparticles specifically led to an increase in a proinflammatory lipid mediator and altered the relative abundance of certain bacterial species. Interestingly, lower concentrations of MNPs appeared to be less harmful, suggesting that MNP aggregation could mitigate adverse effects on living cells.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Paola Ganugi, Tito Caffi, Mario Gabrielli, Elena Secomandi, Andrea Fiorini, Leilei Zhang, Gabriele Bellotti, Edoardo Puglisi, Monica Broussard Fittipaldi, Florencia Asinari, Vincenzo Tabaglio, Marco Trevisan, Luigi Lucini
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different commercial mycorrhizal-based treatments on the yield, phytochemical components, and technological traits of grape plants. The results showed that the biostimulant treatments improved photosynthetic efficiency, reprogrammed primary and secondary metabolites, and enhanced the quality of grape berries.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Gabriele Bellotti, Maria Chiara Guerrieri, Paola Giorni, Giulia Bulla, Andrea Fiorini, Terenzio Bertuzzi, Maria Elena Antinori, Edoardo Puglisi
Summary: This study isolated non-pathogenic rhizobacteria from the rhizosphere of tomato plants and evaluated their biocontrol activity against mycotoxin-producing Alternaria fungi. It was found that several rhizobacteria showed significant reduction in fungal biomass and mycotoxin production. Bacillus species exhibited the highest efficacy in reducing fungal biomass and mycotoxin production.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Leilei Zhang, Monica Yorlady Alzate Zuluaga, Youry Pii, Angelica Barone, Stefano Amaducci, Begona Miras-Moreno, Erika Martinelli, Gabriele Bellotti, Marco Trevisan, Edoardo Puglisi, Luigi Lucini
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in mitigating the harmful effects of cadmium and zinc stress in tomato plants. The results showed that microbial inoculations improved physiological parameters and induced differential accumulation of macro- and micronutrients, modulating nutrient uptake balance.
