The rhizosphere is a chemically complex environment that harbors a strikingly diverse
microbial community. The past few decades have seen a rapid growth in the body of …

Microalgae are used in various biotechnological processes, such as biofuel production due
to their high biomass yields, agriculture as biofertilizers, production of high-value-added …

Bacteria commonly form aggregates in a range of coral species [termed coral-associated
microbial aggregates (CAMAs)], although these structures remain poorly characterized …

Studies on the microalgal–bacterial interactions have highlighted the potential role of
bacteria in optimizing microalgal biorefineries for the integrated production of metabolites …

Numerous bacterial species associate with plants through commensal, mutualistic, or
parasitic association, affecting host physiology and health. The mechanism for such …

Soil salinity is one of the main problems that affects global crop yield. Researchers have
attempted to alleviate the effects of salt stress on plant growth using a variety of approaches …

Strain Az39T of Azospirillum is a diazotrophic plant growth-promoting bacterium isolated in
1982 from the roots of wheat plants growing in Marcos Juárez, Córdoba, Argentina. It …

Abstract Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) used in myriad industries have become an
emerging contaminant in various environments. Interactions of microalgae and bacteria, in …

Microorganisms are exposed in their natural niches to a wide diversity of signal molecules.
Specific detection of these signals results in alterations in microbial metabolism and …

The type VI secretion system (T6SS) is a contractile nanomachine widespread in Gram‐
negative bacteria. The T6SS injects effectors into target cells including eukaryotic hosts and …