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Environmental Sciences
Nilina James, Mridul Umesh, Suma Sarojini, Sabarathinam Shanmugam, Omaima Nasif, Sulaiman Ali Alharbi, Nguyen Thuy Lan Chi, Kathirvel Brindhadevi
Summary: The expanding global population and decreasing arable land are major concerns for the planet. One major cause of declining arable land is increased soil salinity, which is unfavorable for crop cultivation. Utilization of saline land for agriculture is possible with the invention of biofertilizers, such as those made from Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Gerardo Zapata-Sifuentes, Luis G. Hernandez-Montiel, Jorge Saenz-Mata, Manuel Fortis-Hernandez, Eduardo Blanco-Contreras, Roberto G. Chiquito-Contreras, Pablo Preciado-Rangel
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) on cucumber fruit growth and quality. The results showed that inoculation with PGPR improved various growth parameters and fruit quality, contributing to reducing costs, decreasing pollution, and achieving global food safety and security.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Li, Wen-bin Li, Li-jun Xing, Shao-xia Guo
Summary: In a pot experiment, the effects of phytoremediation, fungi remediation, bacterial remediation, and microbial-phytoremediation on the removal of PAHs and microbial diversity in soils were investigated. Inoculation with Glomus versiforme and Pseudomonas fluorescens increased the biomass of tall fescue and the accumulation of phenanthrene and pyrene in plants. The highest removal efficiencies of phenanthrene and pyrene were observed in the microbial-phytoremediation treatment, along with changes in the microbial diversity in contaminated soil.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Qurat-ul-Ain Ali Hira, Midhat Mahboob, Rimsha Azhar, Faiza Munir, Alvina Gul, Asim Hayat, Tariq Shah, Rabia Amir
Summary: This study found that the use of biochar (seeded with Rhizobium leguminosarum) and Vigna radiata intercropping can reduce the mobilization of cadmium in soil by mustard plants. The combination of biochar, Rhizobium leguminosarum, and Vigna radiata effectively improved the growth and physiological attributes of mustard plants, and reduced the translocation of cadmium. This research is significant for cadmium soil remediation and developing cadmium stress tolerance in mustard plants.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Microbiology
Peterson S. de O. Nunes, Flavio H. de Medeiros, Tiago Sebastiao de Oliveira, Jaqueline R. de Almeida Zago, Wagner Bettiol
Summary: This study demonstrated that Bacillus licheniformis FMCH001 and Bacillus subtilis FMCH002 can promote tomato growth and persist in the rhizosphere.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Microbiology
Seung Hee Ham, A. Ra Yoon, Hyun Eui Oh, Yoo Gyeong Park
Summary: This study demonstrates the beneficial effects of Pseudarthrobacter sp. NIBRBAC000502770 on the growth and flavonoid content of G. aleppicum. It enhances antibacterial activity and shows the best results when using pellet treatment.
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Microbiology
Ying Liu, Jie Gao, Zhihui Bai, Shanghua Wu, Xianglong Li, Na Wang, Xiongfeng Du, Haonan Fan, Guoqiang Zhuang, Tsing Bohu, Xuliang Zhuang
Summary: The study found that different PGPR strains have significant effects on nitrogen content, rhizobacterial community composition, and the conversion of organic nitrogen to inorganic nitrogen in oilseed rape plants. Initial colonization by PGPR has a lasting impact on rhizobacterial community composition, and network analysis shows that PGPR have species-dependent effects on niche competition in the rhizosphere.
Article
Agronomy
Federica Caradonia, Matteo Buti, Alessia Flore, Roberto Gatti, Caterina Morcia, Valeria Terzi, Domenico Ronga, Lionel Moulin, Enrico Francia, Justyna Anna Milc
Summary: Inoculation with plant growth promoting rhizobacteria can enhance nutrient use efficiency in crops. RNA-Seq analysis revealed species-specific interactions between tomato seedlings and different PGPR strains, activating pathways related to water and nutrient uptake, stress responses, and hormonal regulation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zoha Daroodi, Parissa Taheri, Saeed Tarighi
Summary: In this study, the efficiency of the endophytic fungal isolate Msh5 on promoting tomato plant growth and controlling Alternaria alternata was evaluated. The results showed that Msh5 was capable of producing beneficial substances and inhibiting the growth of A. alternata. Under laboratory conditions, Msh5 could reduce spore germination and alter the hyphal structure of A. alternata. In plant experiments, Msh5 significantly increased plant growth and reduced diseases caused by A. alternata.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Elisa Zampieri, Elisabetta Franchi, Luca Giovannini, Francesca Brescia, Fabiano Sillo, Danilo Fusini, Ilaria Pietrini, Mauro Centritto, Raffaella Balestrini
Summary: This study characterized bacteria isolated from soil and roots of tomato plants and found that these bacteria have the potential to promote plant growth and enhance plant tolerance to water deficit conditions. Inoculating tomato plants with these bacteria increased shoot height and dry weight. The study also showed that the bacterial inoculation affected gene expression related to water deficit pathways in tomato plants. Overall, these findings suggest that the use of these bacteria holds promise for future field applications in improving crop productivity under challenging environmental conditions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sosanka Protim Sandilya, B. Jeevan, Gangavarapu Subrahmanyam, Kironta Dutta, N. Vijay, Nabanita Bhattacharyya, Mahananda Chutia
Summary: This study assessed the efficacy of native rhizobacteria isolated from wasteland castor in suppressing Alternaria blight disease and promoting plant growth. The results showed that Enterobacter hormaechei, Bacillus mycoides, and Bacillus aryabhattai exhibited potential antagonistic activities and plant growth promotion traits, making them suitable for disease suppression and plant growth studies in castor cultivation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Rinkal Mulani, Krina Mehta, Meenu Saraf, Dweipayan Goswami
Summary: Farmers, responsible for feeding the world, have resorted to chemical substances to improve crop yield, leading to negative impacts on soil ecology. The solution for sustainable agriculture lies in utilizing plant-friendly microbes as alternatives to chemical fertilizers, as highlighted in this review.
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Paola Rivera, Cristian Moya, Jose A. O'Brien
Summary: This study found that low salt concentrations have a positive impact on lateral root development, with no significant changes observed in physiological parameters and sodium ion concentration under 25 mM NaCl stress.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jong-Hoon Kim, Byeong-Min Lee, Min-Kyoung Kang, Dong-Jin Park, In-Soo Choi, Ho-Yong Park, Chi-Hwan Lim, Kwang-Hee Son
Summary: In this study, Burkholderia sp. JB-2 strain isolated from rhizosphere soil in South Korea was evaluated for its nematicidal and plant growth-promoting effects. The cell-free filtrates of JB-2 showed high nematicidal activity against Meloidogyne incognita and a broad spectrum of activity against other plant parasitic nematodes. Moreover, the cell-free filtrates efficiently controlled nematode populations in soil and promoted the growth of tomato plants.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yuan Tian, Yang Liu, Constantine Uwaremwe, Xia Zhao, Liang Yue, Qin Zhou, Yun Wang, Lam-Son Phan Tran, Weiqiang Li, Gaofeng Chen, Yuexia Sha, Ruoyu Wang
Summary: This study explored the effects of plant growth-promoting microbe consortia on plant growth promotion and disease prevention. Three new strains were identified and found to have potential for forming consortia with a nitrogen-fixing bacterium. The consortia showed enhanced abilities in promoting plant growth and preventing diseases compared to individual strains.
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shalini Singh, Vipin Kumar
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vikas Pandey, Madhurya Ray, Vipin Kumar
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pratishtha Gupta, Vipin Kumar, Zeba Usmani, Rupa Rani, Avantika Chandra, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Minaxi Sharma, Surya Sudheer, Zeba Usmani, Rupa Rani, Pratishtha Gupta
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Ankur Singh, Vipin Kumar
Summary: Whole-cell heavy metal biosensing based on optical transduction has made significant advancements, improving sensor performance and introducing new challenges. Genetic modulation in recombinant plasmids and the utilization of novel platforms like microfluidics have shown promising results for the field of optical biosensing.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Madhurya Ray, Vipin Kumar, Chiranjib Banerjee, Pratishtha Gupta, Shalini Singh, Ankur Singh
Summary: This study isolated three bacterial species capable of producing biosurfactants from contaminated sites in Haldia, India, and found that they exhibit high tolerance to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The produced biosurfactants were stable under a wide range of temperature, pH, and salinity conditions. The findings suggest that these indigenous biosurfactant producing strains can be utilized for bioremediation purposes in environments with high PAH concentrations.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shalini Singh, Vipin Kumar, Pratishtha Gupta, Madhurya Ray, Ankur Singh
Summary: This study investigated a potential Hg-resistant bacterial strain (IITISM23) with high removal efficiency of Hg (II) through volatilization method in nutrient-rich medium. The strain showed high resistance towards Hg and other heavy metals, indicating its potential application in the decontamination of Hg from polluted soils.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Rupa Rani, Abhidha Kela, Geeta Dhaniya, Kamini Arya, Amit K. Tripathi, Rajesh Ahirwar
Summary: Specific miRNAs have been identified as early warning biomarkers for health effects associated with exposure to PAHs in exposed populations, and they can serve as indicators of early health effects in response to chronic environmental exposure to PAHs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shalini Singh, Vipin Kumar, Pratishtha Gupta, Madhurya Ray, Ashok Kumar
Summary: This research experiment investigated the potential of Brevundimonas species IITISM22 to remove mercury using live bacterial biomass at different temperatures. The study found that IITISM22 exhibited the highest mercury absorption at pH 6.5 and a contact time of 4 hours, with kinetics following the pseudo-second-order model. Additionally, the adsorption process was well-defined by the Linear Langmuir isotherm model.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Lorenzo Pecoraro, Xiao Wang, Dawood Shah, Xiaoxuan Song, Vishal Kumar, Abdul Shakoor, Keshawanand Tripathi, Pramod W. Ramteke, Rupa Rani
Summary: Iron, the fourth most abundant element on earth, is essential for life. Microorganisms have evolved mechanisms to acquire iron from the environment through the formation of small molecules known as siderophores. These siderophores have diverse applications in various fields.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ankur Singh, Vipin Kumar, Shalini Singh, Madhurya Ray
Summary: A cost-effective fungal biomass-based biosensor was developed for the detection of Cu(II). The study found that carbonyl and amine groups in the fungal cells played a role in the sorption of copper ions. The prepared bio-electrode showed the capability to detect Cu in the range of 1 x 10-7 M to 2 x 10-5 M.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Dixita Phukan, Vipin Kumar
Summary: Pharmaceuticals have become a major concern due to their persistence and accumulation in the environment, with limited studies on their toxicity and effects on flora and fauna. Current wastewater and water treatment processes are inefficient, lacking guidelines. Sustainable methods for pharmaceutical removal and remediation are in demand, as they are cost-effective and produce fewer toxic by-products. This paper highlights the concerns of pharmaceutical contaminants in water, commonly found drugs in rivers, their effects on aquatic flora and fauna, and emphasizes sustainable processes for their removal.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saumya Anand, Ankur Singh, Vipin Kumar
Summary: The toxic and persistent nature of cadmium in the environment has raised concerns due to its significant increase in concentration in recent decades. Microbial remediation is considered a sustainable and effective tool for environmental applications, but its success depends on various internal and external factors. This study provides insights into the mechanisms and mathematical models used to predict the remediation potential and kinetics of microbes in removing cadmium. Additionally, it critically analyzes the recent advancements in using bacteria, fungi, and algal cells for cadmium removal.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
