Prospects of phosphate solubilizing microorganisms in sustainable agriculture

World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 40(10)

Published: Aug. 6, 2024

Language: Английский

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Phosphorus-solubilizing fungi promote the growth of Fritillaria taipaiensis P. Y. Li by regulating physiological and biochemical reactions and protecting enzyme system–related gene expression

Frontiers in Genetics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

Fritillaria taipaiensis P. Y. Li is a plant used to treat respiratory diseases such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and influenza. Its wild resources have become increasingly scarce, the demand for efficient artificial cultivation has increased significantly in recent years. Phosphorus-solubilizing fungi can promote dissolution of insoluble phosphate complex, which benefits nutrition. Another strategy efficiently cultivating traditional Chinese medicine plants combine soil with phosphorus-solubilizing provide nutrients other desired features. This study aimed investigate effects different their combinations on photosynthesis, physiological biochemical characteristics, expression protective enzyme system-related genes, find reference strain suitable industrial development F. Li. In this study, isolated from rhizosphere were applied first time. seven treatment groups (S1-S7) one control group set up using indoor pots follows: S1 (inoculation Aspergillus tubingensis), S2 A. niger), S3 nigerfunigatus) S4 tubingensis S5 nigerfunigatus), S6 niger S7 tubingensis, niger, CK (control group). These strains inoculated into containing bulbs,and photosynthetic basic indicators, differential gene systems leaves determined. Most growth indexes showed significant differences fungal compared (P < 0.05). The stem diameter height highest, 58.23% 62.49% higher than those group, respectively. leaf area was largest, by 141.34% that group. Except intercellular CO2 concentration (Ci), contents pigments, parameters, amounts osmoregulatory substances varying degrees Among these, had highest stomatal conductance index soluble sugar free proline contents, whereas chlorophyll protein contents. addition, malondialdehyde (MDA) content all inoculation lower MDA lowest S7, about 44.83% activities peroxidase (POD), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) group; changes SOD CAT levels FtSOD, FtPOD, FtCAT 8.67, 7.65, 6.08 times Various exhibit capacities enhance indices (including area, height, diameter), accumulation regulate osmotic pressure, elevate antioxidant activity. Notably, three (S7) prone cause certain degree antagonism, leading suboptimal performances POD levels. Our pointed out best overall effect. experimental results provided theoretical basis selection

Language: Английский

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Artificial intelligence in soil microbiome analysis: a potential application in predicting and enhancing soil health—a review

Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 7(2)

Published: Jan. 16, 2025

Abstract Soil is a depletable and non-renewable resource essential for food production, crop growth, supporting ecosystem services, such as the retaining cycling of various elements, including water. Therefore characterization preservation soil biological health key point development sustainable agriculture. We conducted comprehensive review use Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques to develop forecasting models based on microbiota data able monitor predict health. also investigated potentiality AI-based Decision Support Systems (DSSs) improving microorganisms enhance fertility. While available studies are limited, potential applications AI seem relevant predictive fertility, its properties activities, implement precision agriculture, safeguarding ecosystems, bolstering resilience, ensuring production high-quality food.

Language: Английский

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Use of Biofertilizers as an Effective Management Strategy to Improve the Photosynthetic Apparatus, Yield, and Tolerance to Drought Stress of Drip-Irrigated Wheat in Semi-Arid Environments

Agronomy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(6), P. 1316 - 1316

Published: June 18, 2024

Irrigation scheduling, coupled with the use of biofertilizers, constitutes an effective management strategy to overcome soil drought. This study aimed assess individual and combined effects three selected biofertilizers—(R) Bacillus sp. subtilis, (M) native arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, (C) compost—on Triticum durum L. The agro-physiological biochemical traits, along properties, were evaluated under two different water regimes, 100% crop evapotranspiration (ETc) for well-watered regime 30% ETc drought-stressed field conditions, using a drip irrigation system. Drought stress (DS) led significant reductions in biomass, physiological parameters, markers. Furthermore, application CM MR significantly boosted shoot root dry weight by 137% 72%, respectively, DS compared control. Moreover, R resulted notable increase 167% 130% grain straw yield, same conditions. normalized difference vegetation index showed improved values plants inoculated CMR, Additionally, quality was positively influenced M and/or C biofertilizers. These findings provide valuable insights into intricate soil–plant interactions beneficial biofertilizers enhancing wheat’s resilience drought stress.

Language: Английский

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Soil phosphorus stocks could prolong global reserves and improve water quality

Nature Food, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 2, 2025

Abstract Combining existing databases, we estimated global phosphorus stocks in croplands and grasslands that are not readily available to plants as 32–41% of the 2020 geologic reserves, representing 146–186 years mass fertilizer applied annually. Especially if accessed by more efficient crops, this stock could reduce need for additional fertilizer, improve water quality contribute all-round sustainability.

Language: Английский

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Mitigation of salinity stress in salt‐sensitive rice seedlings via phytohormone synthesis, antioxidant defence enhancement, and ion balance regulation induced by 5‐aminolevulinic acid‐producing purple non‐sulfur bacteria

Plant Biology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 3, 2025

Abstract Salt stress, intensified by climate change, is a significant threat to rice production, vital staple for over half the world's population. This makes addressing salt stress in cultivation pressing issue. study investigates role of PNSB as biostimulant enhancing salinity tolerance salt‐sensitive seedlings, existing gaps knowledge on physiological and biochemical impacts under saline stress. We inoculated seedlings with 80 mmol NaCl controlled environment. After 5‐day treatment, we conducted analyses. Salinity induced oxidative seedlings. However, application 5‐ALA‐producing mitigated elevated 5‐ALA shoots 23%, roots 190.5%, chlorophyll content 105.0%. treatment also reduced superoxide radicals (O 2 •− ) H O 26.7% 38.7%, respectively, related increased activity antioxidant enzymes, SOD (142.9%) APX (41.8%). led lower electrolyte leakage (25.2%) MDA (17.4%), indicating ROS. Additionally, proline soluble sugar decreased 29.2% 72.5%, respectively. sodium potassium ion both (31.2%) (27.4%) salt‐stressed These findings suggest that may facilitate nutrient solubilization balance, thereby mitigating adverse effects salinity, potential implications sustainable agricultural practices improve crop yield environments. Future research should focus elucidating specific pathways involved PNSB‐mediated exploring their across diverse species varying conditions.

Language: Английский

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Phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms for soil health and ecosystem sustainability: a forty-year scientometric analysis (1984–2024)

Frontiers in Microbiology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: Feb. 19, 2025

Phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms (PSM) play a crucial role in promoting crop growth by enhancing phosphorus supply and reducing loss soil. However, comprehensive bibliometric overview of the research landscape on PSM agricultural applications has been lacking. This study conducts analysis to explore global trends, key contributors, collaborative networks application ecological restoration, providing valuable insights for future research. A total 1,662 documents from Web Science Core Collection, spanning 1984 2024, were extracted analyzed using Bibliometrix CiteSpace software. The findings reveal period rapid this field since 2018. Initially, focused microbial soil nutrients, such as phosphate rock Azospirillum brasilense. Current hotspots have shifted towards topics like drought salt stress, well productivity, reflecting an increasing emphasis mitigating impacts warming environmental changes. China India lead output, contributing 36.67% articles. Indian Council Agricultural Research published highest number Future should emphasize their nutrient uptake, improving health, stresses, supporting sustainable agriculture restoration. 1,162 articles 7,454 authors 101 countries highlights critical advances at intersection microbiology, land management, climate change adaptation. These provide foundation addressing challenges degradation, cycling, food security, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals.

Language: Английский

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Effect of Silver Nanoparticles and Vermicompost on the Control of Aphelenchoides fragariae and Meloidogyne hapla in Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.)

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(7), P. 2997 - 2997

Published: March 27, 2025

Root-knot nematodes Meloidogyne spp. are sedentary endoparasites that infest a wide range of plant species; they also widely distributed, making them one the most economically significant pests. Similarly, damage caused by Aphelenchoides fragariae can lead to substantial reductions in both crop yield and quality. This research focused on rhizosphere Helianthus tuberosus L. (variety Albik), grown Polish plantation. The experiment was conducted at National Institute Horticultural Research Skierniewice, using concrete rings filled with medium sandy soil amended 10% peat. treatments included following: control (no amendments), silver solution (Ag+) (120 mg/L soil), vermicompost (Ve) (20 L Eisenia fetida vermicompost). Each treatment replicated four times. Compared control, significantly decreased numbers hapla, about 48% 31%. application led reduction population density nematode species, A. decreasing over 67% M. hapla approximately 75%.

Language: Английский

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Harnessing the power of native biocontrol agents against wilt disease of Pigeonpea incited by Fusarium udum

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: May 31, 2024

Abstract Fusarium wilt, caused by ( udum Butler), is a significant threat to pigeonpea crops worldwide, leading substantial yield losses. Traditional approaches like fungicides and resistant cultivars are not practical due the persistent evolving nature of pathogen. Therefore, native biocontrol agents considered be more sustainable solution, as they adapt well local soil climatic conditions. In this study, five isolates F . infecting were isolated from various characterized morphologically molecularly. The isolate ICP 8858 cultivar displayed highest virulence 90%. Besides, 100 endophytic bacteria, rhizosphere bacteria three Trichoderma spp. tested against under in vitro Out 200 tested, nine showed inhibition, including Rb-4 Bacillus sp.), Rb-11 B subtilis ), Rb-14 megaterium Rb-18 Rb-19 velezensis Eb-8 Eb-11 Eb-13 P aeruginosa Eb-21 ). Similarly, identified T harzianum , asperellum sp. Notably, ) exhibited promising characteristics such production hydrogen cyanide (HCN), cellulase, siderophores, ammonia nutrient solubilization. Furthermore, treating seedlings with these beneficial microorganisms led increased levels key enzymes (POD, PPO, PAL) associated resistance compared untreated controls. field trials conducted for four seasons, application potential seed treatments on susceptible ICP2376 lowest disease incidence. Specifically, T2 (33.33) T3 (35.41) harzianium incidence, followed T6 (36.5) (Carbendizim), T1 (36.66) subtilis) T4 (52.91) T5 (53.33) sp.). Results study revealed that, (Eb-21), (Rb-18) T. can used plant growth promotion management wilt pigeonpea.

Language: Английский

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Co-Inoculation of Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacteria and Rhizobia Increases Phosphorus Availability and Promotes the Development of Forage Legumes

Agronomy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(11), P. 2493 - 2493

Published: Oct. 24, 2024

Tropical grassland soils, especially those with alkaline properties, often exhibit limited phosphorus availability due to its precipitation in insoluble forms. Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and rhizobia have demonstrated their potential enhance the of this nutrient promote growth forage legumes. This study, conducted under controlled conditions a mesh house, evaluated effect co-inoculation PSB, including Micrococcus sp. Sfcm-14-01, Agrobacterium Sfl-043-09, Enterobacter Sfcm-014-02 Sfcm-054-06, along (Ensifer terangae R1-012-02 Bradyrhizobium glycinis Rcm-025-01), different levels fertilization on legumes Leucaena leucocephala Centrosema macrocarpum. The results indicate significant increases various parameters, such as chlorophyll (SPAD), biomass (dry weight roots aerial parts) (mg), foliar concentration (ppm), available soil, particularly low-phosphorus conditions. highest level soil was achieved 75% recommended dose, resulting concentrations 13.73 ppm for L. 7.69 C. macrocarpum, representing 170.81% 240.27%, respectively, compared no or inoculation. These findings suggest that PSB native is promising strategy productivity mineral content tropical grazing systems, phosphorus-limited

Language: Английский

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