Roles of phosphate solubilizing microorganisms from managing soil phosphorus deficiency to mediating biogeochemical P cycle

J Tian, F Ge, D Zhang, S Deng, X Liu - Biology, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Phosphate solubilizing microorganisms (PSMs), a large microflora that
mediate bioavailable soil P, play a critical role in soil by mineralizing organic P, solubilizing …

Microalgae, soil and plants: A critical review of microalgae as renewable resources for agriculture

AL Alvarez, SL Weyers, HM Goemann, BM Peyton… - Algal Research, 2021 - Elsevier
The tension between a growing global demand for food, rising environmental impacts of
agricultural intensification, and the uncertainty of future changes in our global climate …

Soil microalgae and cyanobacteria: the biotechnological potential in the maintenance of soil fertility and health

S Abinandan, SR Subashchandrabose… - Critical reviews in …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
The soil microbiota plays a major role in maintaining the nutrient balance, carbon sink, and
soil health. Numerous studies reported on the function of microbiota such as plant growth …

Microalgae as next generation plant growth additives: Functions, applications, challenges and circular bioeconomy based solutions

P Parmar, R Kumar, Y Neha, V Srivatsan - Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Sustainable agriculture practices involve the application of environment-friendly plant
growth promoters and additives that do not negatively impact the health of the ecosystem …

Algal-mediated nanoparticles, phycochar, and biofertilizers for mitigating abiotic stresses in plants: A review

Z Abideen, H Waqif, N Munir, A El-Keblawy, M Hasnain… - Agronomy, 2022 - mdpi.com
The excessive use of agrochemicals to ensure food security under the conditions of a
growing population, global climate change, weather extremes, droughts, wasteful use of …

Emerging trends in algae farming on non-arable lands for resource reclamation, recycling, and mitigation of climate change-driven food security challenges

F Tahir, H Ashfaq, AZ Khan, M Amin, I Akbar… - … Science and Bio …, 2024 - Springer
The current agri-food systems are unable to fulfill global demand and account for 33% of all
greenhouse gas emissions. Conventional agriculture cannot produce more food because of …

Ditching phosphatic fertilizers for phosphate-solubilizing biofertilizers: a step towards sustainable agriculture and environmental health

A Wendimu, T Yoseph, T Ayalew - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Chemical phosphatic fertilizers are mainly produced from phosphate rocks, a natural reserve
that is depleting rapidly. These chemical phosphatic fertilizers are polluting the environment …

The beneficial effects of cyanobacterial co-culture on plant growth

J Kollmen, D Strieth - Life, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cyanobacteria are ubiquitous phototrophic prokaryotes that find a wide range of
applications in industry due to their broad product spectrum. In this context, the application of …

Bioprospecting of microalgae from agricultural fields and developing consortia for sustainable agriculture

S Jose, N Renuka, SK Ratha, S Kumari, F Bux - Algal Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Bioinoculation of soil with microalgae, such as cyanobacteria and green microalgae has
been identified as an innovative approach to promote sustainable agriculture. In this study …

Cyanobacteria-based soil amendments in the soil-plant system: Effects of inoculations on soil nutrient and microbial dynamics under spring wheat growth

AL Alvarez, SL Weyers, RD Gardner - Algal Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Cyanobacteria are promising alternatives to chemical fertilizers for managing nutrients and
preserving soil function. In this study, two pot experiments were conducted to evaluate the …