Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Rachelle E. Beattie, Krassimira R. Hristova
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the impact of an acute disturbance of nutrients from manure on freshwater sediment microbiomes. Results showed that nutrients from manure had a significant effect on the microbial community in sediment, leading to a lack of recovery after 28 days, while nutrients from laboratory-derived sources caused a continuous change in microbial community composition.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ruo He, Chun Peng, Lei Jiang, Hua Han, Yi-Xuan Chu, Jing Wang, Chen-Yang Liu, Nannan Zhao
Summary: Leachate leakage from landfills poses a significant environmental risk. This study investigated the leaching characteristics of pollutants in two landfills and found that TN, NH4+-N, OM, NO3--N, and EC can be used as characteristic pollutants for evaluating leachate leakage issues. The microbial community structures in the underlying soils were influenced by nitrogenous compounds, SO42-, pH, and EC. Hydrogenispora and Caldicoprobacter were identified as characteristic microorganisms for assessing leachate leakage.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sungjik Oh, Kyungjin Cho, Saerom Park, Man Jae Kwon, Jaeshik Chung, Seunghak Lee
Summary: This study investigates denitrification in vadose zones by conducting batch-type denitrification experiments and analyzing microbial community shifts. The results reveal that denitrification occurs under unsaturated soil conditions when the water saturation degree increases. High throughput sequencing shows that the same microbial species are potentially responsible for denitrification under varying water saturation conditions, suggesting a similar mechanism of denitrification in vadose zones.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Yingjie Li, Meng Wang, Qian Li, Lei Zhang, Yubo Qin, Bo Sun, Hang Liu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different nitrogen fertilizer application rates on the soil denitrifying bacterial community structure and key enzyme activities in maize field soil under the mulched fertigation system in the semi-arid region of Northeast China. The results showed that excessive nitrogen application significantly altered the community structure of denitrifying bacteria, with nitrate nitrogen content being the main influencing factor.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mei Wang, Jing Wu, Tong Zhou, Yi Liang, Lixuan Zheng, Yongxue Sun
Summary: The addition of copper and florfenicol significantly impacted denitrification and related gene abundance in agricultural soils, suggesting a potential risk for the spread of drug resistance genes through nitrogen transformation in agricultural soils.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Noor-Ul-Huda Ghori, Michael J. Wise, Andrew S. Whiteley
Summary: The study found that microbial diversity in Lake Magic is influenced by factors such as carbon, temperature, pH, and salt concentrations, with fungal diversity decreasing as environmental conditions become more extreme while bacterial diversity remains dynamic and dominant. Acid and salt tolerant species were observed to increase in sediment, contributing to buffering the external environment and providing a safe haven for microbes in the face of extreme conditions during evapo-concentration and desiccation stages.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Angela Celis de Almeida Lopes, Lucas William Mendes, Karla Annielle da Silva Bernardo Brito, Josieli Lima da Silva, Sandra Mara Barbosa Rocha, Jadson Emanuel Lopes Antunes, Louise Melo de Souza Oliveira, Vania Maria Maciel Melo, Francisca Andrea Silva Oliveira, Arthur Prudencio de Araujo Pereira, Gerson do Nascimento Costa, Veronica Brito da Silva, Regina Lucia Ferreira Gomes, Francisco de Alcantara Neto, Ademir Sergio Ferreira Araujo
Summary: This study found that the rhizospheric microbial community differs between plant species from the Phaseolus genus and these differences could be related to phylogenetic differences. The microbial richness and diversity also vary among these plant species, with P. lunatus having the most distinct rhizospheric community.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anastasiia K. Kimeklis, Grigory V. Gladkov, Olga V. Orlova, Alexey M. Afonin, Emma S. Gribchenko, Tatiana S. Aksenova, Arina A. Kichko, Alexander G. Pinaev, Evgeny E. Andronov
Summary: The process of straw decomposition is dynamic and is accompanied by the succession of the microbial decomposing community. The bacterial succession during straw decomposition occurred in three phases: early, middle, and late phases, each characterized by different microbial activity and diversity. The soil microbial community may act as an efficient source of cellulolytic microorganisms, and the colonization of the cellulolytic substrate occurs in several phases, each with its own taxonomic and functional profile.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Maja Mitrovic, Ema Kostesic, Tamara Markovic, Lorena Selak, Bela Hausmann, Petra Pjevac, Sandi Orlic
Summary: In Croatia, diverse geothermal springs with varied hydrochemical conditions support geographically unique microbial communities. Factors such as temperature, pH, and elemental composition significantly influence the composition of these microbial communities. The stable and distinct microbial communities in different geothermal water environments provide potential for biotechnological research.
SYSTEMATIC AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Ekaterina Pushkareva, Josef Elster, Andreas Holzinger, Sarina Niedzwiedz, Burkhard Becker
Summary: This study investigates the microbial community composition in biocrusts of arctic and sub-arctic regions. The results show variations in the abundance and diversity of microorganisms in different regions, which are correlated with environmental factors.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Marco Wehner, Irene Kleidorfer, Ingrid Whittle, Daniela Bischof, Anke Bockreis, Heribert Insam, Wolfgang Mueller, Sebastian Hupfauf
Summary: Enormous amounts of food waste are produced worldwide, and proper disposal strategies are needed. Anaerobic digestion to produce biomethane is a promising strategy, but storage and delivery solutions are required. This study assessed a decentralized system for demand-oriented food waste storage and found that it can be stored without cooling, as lactic acid produced by bacteria stabilizes the material and inactivates pathogens. The storage had no negative impact on methane yield and contained readily degradable substances for biogas production.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaobo Yin, Wenting Wang, Aihua Wang, Mengchang He, Chunye Lin, Wei Ouyang, Xitao Liu
Summary: This study analyzed the microbial community composition and functional genes in the Yellow River Estuary and Laizhou Bay using 16S rDNA gene sequencing and GeoChip technology. The study found that water depth, Na content, and Ca content in sediments were the most significant environmental factors affecting the microbial community. The microbial community diversity and functional gene intensity were higher at nearshore sites compared to offshore sites, but the overall composition and functional genes were similar. The study also revealed that microbial communities were active in nutrient cycle and had functions related to organic remediation and metal detoxification.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Anil Kumar, Srijana Mukhia, Rakshak Kumar
Summary: This study investigates the shift in microbial communities and functional traits along the glacier forefield, from the bare glacier snout to the mature vegetated foreland. The results show that microbial abundance and diversity are primarily affected by soil temperature, pH, and element concentration. The study also reveals the prevalence of genes associated with carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycling, as well as degradation of xenobiotic compounds in the forefield soils.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Maria Scheel, Athanasios Zervas, Carsten S. Jacobsen, Torben R. Christensen
Summary: Northern permafrost soils store a significant amount of global soil carbon. The increase in permafrost temperatures has led to thermal erosion events, impacting vegetation and microbial communities. This study provides insights into the microbial diversity and abundance in an abrupt permafrost erosion site and highlights the importance of soil age and permafrost layers in driving microbial community variations.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pattaraporn Kunapongkiti, Chaiwat Rongsayamanont, Wuttichai Mhuantong, Preeyaporn Pornkulwat, Nampetch Charanaipayuk, Tawan Limpiyakorn
Summary: This study aimed to understand the limits of ammonia and organic loading rates for nitritation in a specific type of cell reactor and to investigate the microorganisms involved in nitrogen transformation. The results showed that nitritation was achieved at a certain ammonia loading rate, but was limited by increased chemical oxygen demand. Amplicon sequencing revealed the presence of various bacterial taxa, with ammonia-oxidizing bacteria being the dominant microorganisms. The study provides valuable insights for the application of nitritation entrapped cell reactors in wastewater treatment processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Yongxin Lin, Guiping Ye, Hang-Wei Hu, Ping Yang, Song Wan, Mengmeng Feng, Zi-Yang He, Ji-Zheng He
Summary: This study investigated the impact of plant species on the abundance, diversity, and community structure of comammox Nitrospira. The findings revealed that plant species play a critical role in driving the distribution of comammox Nitrospira, with different plant species influencing different clades of comammox Nitrospira. Additionally, plant invasion can alter the community structure of comammox Nitrospira. Soil depth also has some influence on the community structure of comammox Nitrospira, although weaker than the effect of plant species.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Chaoyu Li, Zi-Yang He, Hang-Wei Hu, Ji-Zheng He
Summary: This review summarizes the recent findings on the biogeographical distribution and ecological preference of comammox Nitrospira in soil, as well as their responses to nitrogen application and ecological niche in the habitat. The studies suggest that comammox Nitrospira are not strictly oligotrophic but also have a broader ecological niche breadth.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiujuan Zhang, Dale Li, Yong Liu, Junjian Li, Hangwei Hu
Summary: Organic matter content has a strong influence on bacterial network complexity and functional redundancy in soil. Bacterial diversity plays a predominant role in soil with low organic content.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuai Du, Jiao Feng, Li Bi, Hang-Wei Hu, Xiuli Hao, Qiaoyun Huang, Yu-Rong Liu
Summary: Rice-crayfish co-culture system has the potential to spread and cause pathogenicity of resistance and virulence genes, posing a potential threat to human health. The system selectively enriched certain subtypes of these genes and showed a higher horizontal transfer potential.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Microbiology
Bao-Anh Thi Nguyen, Kenneth Dumack, Pankaj Trivedi, Zahra Islam, Hang-Wei Hu
Summary: The importance of host-associated microorganisms and their biotic interactions for plant health and performance has been increasingly recognized. However, the community structure and functions of plant-associated protists remain underexplored. Harnessing plant-associated protists and other microbes can potentially enhance plant health and productivity and sustain healthy food and agriculture systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Guiyao Zhou, Manuel Esteban Lucas-Borja, Shengen Liu, Hang-Wei Hu, Ji-Zheng He, Xinxin Wang, Zheng Jiang, Xuhui Zhou, Manuel Delgado-Baquerizo
Summary: This study provides new insights into the patterns and functional trade-offs in the multidimensional rewilding of Mediterranean forests, highlighting the importance of biodiversity for long-term restoration efforts.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Li Bi, Li-Li Han, Shuai Du, Dan-Ting Yu, Ji-Zheng He, Li-Mei Zhang, Hang-Wei Hu
Summary: Viruses can influence the composition and functions of host communities, as well as enhance host pathogenicity by transporting virus-encoded virulence genes. The contribution of viral communities to the dissemination of virulence genes across various biomes is largely unknown. In this study, we identified a wide variety of virulence genes in soil viruses, suggesting their potential role in driving the pathogenesis of their hosts in terrestrial ecosystems.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peixin Ren, Anqi Sun, Xiaoyan Jiao, Ju-Pei Shen, Dan-Ting Yu, Fangfang Li, Bingxue Wu, Ji-Zheng He, Hang-Wei Hu
Summary: Soil-borne fungal pathogens are a major threat to global agricultural production and food security. This study investigates the impact of agricultural management practices on the relative importance of protists and bacteria in plant disease suppression. The results show that organic fertilization regimes significantly decrease the abundance of fungal pathogens and alter the community composition of these pathogens compared to inorganic fertilization regimes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Thi Bao Anh Nguyen, Qing-Lin Chen, Zhen-Zhen Yan, Chaoyu Li, Ji-Zheng He, Hang-Wei Hu
Summary: Protists play important roles in soil food webs by decomposing organic matter and cycling biogeochemical elements. Bacterial and invertebrate diversity are important factors driving the diversity of protists. Bacteria and fungi have a stronger influence on the taxonomic and functional composition of protists than soil invertebrates.
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY REPORTS
(2023)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yu-Rong Liu, Marcel G. A. van der Heijden, Judith Riedo, Carlos Sanz-Lazaro, David J. J. Eldridge, Felipe Bastida, Eduardo Moreno-Jimenez, Xin-Quan Zhou, Hang-Wei Hu, Ji-Zheng He, Jose L. Moreno, Sebastian Abades, Fernando Alfaro, Adebola R. R. Bamigboye, Miguel Berdugo, Jose L. Blanco-Pastor, Asuncion de los Rios, Jorge Duran, Tine Grebenc, Javier G. G. Illan, Thulani P. P. Makhalanyane, Marco A. A. Molina-Montenegro, Tina U. U. Nahberger, Gabriel F. F. Penaloza-Bojaca, Cesar Plaza, Ana Rey, Alexandra Rodriguez, Christina Siebe, Alberto L. L. Teixido, Nuria Casado-Coy, Pankaj Trivedi, Cristian Torres-Diaz, Jay Prakash Verma, Arpan Mukherjee, Xiao-Min Zeng, Ling Wang, Jianyong Wang, Eli Zaady, Xiaobing Zhou, Qiaoyun Huang, Wenfeng Tan, Yong-Guan Zhu, Matthias C. C. Rillig, Manuel Delgado-Baquerizo
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Microbiology
Yongxin Lin, Hang-Wei Hu, Gui-Feng Gao, Yanjiang Cai
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Zahra F. Islam, Pavel V. Cherepanov, Hang-Wei Hu
Summary: With the pressures of a changing global climate and ever-growing population, the need for sustainable agricultural practices is critical. The next generation of enhanced efficiency fertilisers that combine chemical, materials engineering and biological components are likely to be a game changer. This perspective proposes novel, interdisciplinary strategies to generate highly efficient, biodegradable fertiliser coatings for use in the agricultural sector.
MICROBIOLOGY AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Thi Bao-Anh Nguyen, Michael Bonkowski, Kenneth Dumack, Qing-Lin Chen, Ji-Zheng He, Hang-Wei Hu
Summary: This study investigated the response of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in soil to predation pressure from protists. The results showed that an increase in protistan predation pressure was associated with higher abundance and diversity of ARGs in the soil. High concentrations of protists significantly increased the abundance of genes encoding multidrug and tetracycline resistance, as well as the abundance of certain bacterial genera.
Article
Plant Sciences
Xue Yang, Manuel Delgado-Baquerizo, Yuxuan Niu, Peter Christie, Ji Chen, Hangwei Hu, Yongliang Chen
Summary: The design of cropping systems plays a critical role in bridging the gap between ecosystem sustainability and commercial profitability. Rotational systems with three harvests within 2 yr have shown great potential in enhancing ecosystem services and minimizing trade-offs among multiple agricultural ecosystem services, resulting in a 'win-win' situation for economics and multiple services.
Article
Microbiology
Bingxue Wu, Xiaoyan Jiao, Anqi Sun, Fangfang Li, Ji-Zheng He, Hang-Wei Hu
Summary: Soil invertebrates in agricultural systems are influenced by precipitation seasonality and soil pH, and future climate change and agricultural practices may have significant effects on their distribution.
FEMS MICROBIOLOGY ECOLOGY
(2023)