The microbial connection to sustainable agriculture

K Nadarajah, NSN Abdul Rahman - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Microorganisms are an important element in modeling sustainable agriculture. Their role in
soil fertility and health is crucial in maintaining plants' growth, development, and yield …

Microbial-based heavy metal bioremediation: Toxicity and eco-friendly approaches to heavy metal decontamination

B Zhou, T Zhang, F Wang - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
There are several industrial processes in which heavy metals are used, including but not
limited to chrome plating and tanning. Amongst the most toxic heavy metals to human health …

Plant and soil-associated microbiome dynamics determine the fate of bacterial wilt pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum

S Kashyap, I Sharma, B Dowarah, R Barman, SS Gill… - Planta, 2023 - Springer
Main conclusion Plant and the soil-associated microbiome is important for imparting
bacterial wilt disease tolerance in plants. Abstract Plants are versatile organisms that are …

A plant's perception of growth-promoting bacteria and their metabolites

R Abou Jaoudé, F Luziatelli, AG Ficca… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Many recent studies have highlighted the importance of plant growth-promoting (rhizo)
bacteria (PGPR) in supporting plant's development, particularly under biotic and abiotic …

Salinity stress endurance of the plants with the aid of bacterial genes

SM Zamanzadeh-Nasrabadi… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The application of plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) is vital for sustainable agriculture
with continuous world population growth and an increase in soil salinity. Salinity is one of …

Microbial biodiversity and plant functional trait interactions in multifunctional ecosystems

MM Nizamani, AC Hughes, S Qureshi, Q Zhang… - Applied Soil …, 2024 - Elsevier
Recent studies have cast new light on the intricate interplay between microbial biodiversity
and plant functional traits, underscoring their pivotal roles in counteracting the adverse …

Brevibacillus DesertYSK and Rhizobium MAP7 stimulate the growth and pigmentation of Lactuca sativa L.

AM Mowafy, S Khalifa, A Elsayed - Journal of Genetic Engineering and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Applying microbial biostimulants during crop cultivation allows for higher
sustainability levels. It reduces the need for fertilizers and environmental contaminants while …

Biochar derived from rice husk: Impact on soil enzyme and microbial dynamics, lettuce growth, and toxicity

A Akumuntu, JK Hong, EH Jho, KC Omidoyin, SJ Park… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
This study was set to investigate the effects of rice husk biochar (RHB) on soil characteristics
and growth of lettuce (Lactuca sativa). A comprehensive research approach was employed …

Phytoremediation as a viable ecological and socioeconomic management strategy

LY Phang, L Mingyuan, M Mohammadi, CS Tee… - … Science and Pollution …, 2024 - Springer
Phytoremediation is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional remediation
technologies, notably for soil restoration and agricultural sustainability. This strategy makes …

Understanding the dynamic interactions of root-knot nematodes and their host: role of plant growth promoting bacteria and abiotic factors

A Habteweld, M Kantor, C Kantor… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp., RKN) are among the most destructive
endoparasitic nematodes worldwide, often leading to a reduction of crop growth and yield …