PeerJ,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11, P. e16119 - e16119
Published: Sept. 28, 2023
The
quest
for
microbial
cellulases
has
intensified
as
a
response
to
global
challenges
in
biofuel
production.
efficient
deconstruction
of
lignocellulosic
biomass
holds
promise
generating
valuable
products
various
industries
such
food,
textile,
and
detergents.
This
article
presents
systematic
bioprospection
aimed
at
isolating
actinomycetes
with
exceptional
cellulose
capabilities.
Our
methodology
explored
the
biodiverse
oligotrophic
region
Cuatro
Cienegas,
Coahuila,
within
Chihuahuan
Desert.
Among
evaluated
collection,
78%
exhibited
cellulolytic
activity.
Through
meticulous
screening
process
based
on
enzymatic
index
evaluation,
we
identified
highly
Streptomyces
strain
further
investigation.
Submerged
fermentation
this
revealed
an
endoglucanase
activity
149
U/mg.
Genomic
analysis
sp.
STCH565-A
unique
configurations
carbohydrate-active
enzyme
(CAZyme)
genes,
underscoring
its
potential
bioconversion
applications.
These
findings
not
only
highlight
significance
Desert
rich
source
microorganisms
but
also
offer
insights
into
exploration
selection
high-performing
application
diverse
environmental
contexts.
In
conclusion,
our
bioprospecting
study
lays
foundation
harnessing
from
Desert,
implications
advancing
processes
industries.
can
serve
blueprint
future
efforts
different
regions,
facilitating
targeted
discovery
cellulosic
Journal of Applied Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
133(4), P. 2299 - 2313
Published: July 12, 2022
Marine
environments
accommodating
diverse
assortments
of
life
constitute
a
great
pool
differentiated
natural
resources.
The
cumulative
need
to
remedy
unpropitious
effects
anthropogenic
activities
on
estuaries
and
coastal
marine
ecosystems
has
propelled
the
development
effective
bioremediation
strategies.
bacteria
producing
biosurfactants
are
promising
agents
for
bio-remediating
oil
pollution
in
environments,
making
them
prospective
candidates
enhancing
recovery.
Molecular
omics
technologies
considered
an
emerging
field
research
ecological
diversity
assessment
owing
their
utility
environmental
surveillance
polluted
sites.
A
thorough
literature
review
was
undertaken
understand
applicability
different
omic
techniques
used
using
bacteria.
This
further
establishes
that
pollutants
(i.e.
heavy
metals,
hydrocarbons,
xenobiotic
numerous
recalcitrant
compounds),
organisms
isolated
from
can
be
better
removal.
survey
shows
approaches
provide
exemplary
knowledge
about
microbial
communities
role
pollutants.
centres
applications
enhanced
bioremediation,
vital
biological
contrivance
monitoring
tackle
degradation.
paper
aims
identify
gaps
investigations
involving
help
researchers,
ecologists
decision-makers
develop
holistic
understanding
regarding
assessment.
Frontiers in Environmental Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4
Published: May 9, 2023
Metagenomics
is
the
study
of
genetic
information,
including
sequences
and
genomes
microorganisms
present
in
an
environment.
Since
1998,
full-scale
application
this
technique
to
environmental
chemistry
has
brought
significant
advances
characterization
nature
chemical
composition/distribution
contaminants
matrices
contaminated
and/or
remediated
sites.
This
been
critical
selection
contributed
significantly
success
biological
treatment
over
years.
gone
through
different
phases
development,
which
ranges
from
initial
sequencing
strategies
next-generation
(NGS),
a
recently
developed
technology
obtain
more
robust
deoxyribonucleic
acid
(DNA)
profile
devoid
chimeric
reduces
quality
metagenomic
data.
Therefore,
objective
review
evaluate
applications
metagenomics
understanding
dynamics
during
remediation
studies.
Also,
presents
relationship
between
characteristics
properties
compounds,
forms
basis
bioremediation
could
be
useful
developing
predictive
models
that
enhance
efficiency.
In
conclusion,
techniques
have
improved
characterisation
environment
provides
correlation
for
prediction
type
contaminant
expected
various
matrices.
Ecology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4)
Published: April 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
rhizosphere,
as
the
primary
site
of
plant–soil
–microbe
interactions,
plays
an
important
role
in
plant
productivity.
influence
species
on
rhizosphere
soil
properties
and
how
this
shapes
productivity
grassland
ecosystems
remains
poorly
understood.
Therefore,
study
analyzed
changes
bacterial
community
structure
metabolites
perennial
cultivated
grassland.
aim
was
to
elucidate
pathways
underlying
mechanisms
by
which
physicochemical
properties,
structure,
Taking
monocropping
grasslands
established
with
three
common
grass
from
Qinghai
–Tibet
Plateau
research
objects,
a
comprehensive
conducted
using
replicated
field
trials.
Rhizosphere
samples
were
collected
Elymus
breviaristatus
,
Festuca
sinensis
Poa
pratensis
.
results
indicated
significant
differences
productivity,
diversity,
among
grasslands.
Among
them,
ANPP
(589.17
g·m
−2
),
root
biomass
(3601.67
moisture
(18.15%)
Verrucomicrobiota
(3.60%)
are
higher
than
those
while
relative
abundance
Firmicutes
(0.82%)
is
lower
that
topological
characteristics
networks
varied
different
species.
abundances
consisting
phenylalanine,
proline,
raffinose,
maltotriose,
uridine,
2‐methylbenzaldehyde
differed
treatments.
Pathway
analysis
highlighted
upregulation
ABC
transporters
pyrimidine
metabolism
compared
Moreover,
secreted
more
prevents
recruitment
pathogenic
bacteria
(such
)
promotes
thus
improving
These
findings
show
around
Lake
result
interaction
nutrients,
metabolites,
microorganisms.
From
ecological
point
view,
conducive
improvement
forage
yield
restoration
degraded
BMC Genomics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(1)
Published: May 2, 2025
Medical
devices
are
crucial
in
modern
healthcare,
but
commonly
used
clinical
tools
such
as
cotton
swabs
can
be
easily
contaminated
by
microorganisms
(such
Pantoea),
becoming
vectors
for
pathogens
and
leading
to
patient
infections
or
more
severe
outcomes.
Despite
the
dual
nature
of
Pantoea
that
has
garnered
significant
attention,
research
investigating
dispersa
(P.
dispersa)
remains
limited.
This
study
conducted
a
pan-genome
analysis
three
isolates
57
P.
strains
from
NCBI
investigate
their
evolutionary
relationships,
population
structure,
functional
characteristics.
Whole-genome
revealed
high
genomic
diversity
among
60
dispersa,
identifying
6,791
orthologous
gene
clusters
(OGs),
with
core
genes
accounting
45.1%
accessory
54.9%.
Additionally,
2,185
were
not
annotated
reference
genome.
Further
demonstrated
782
406
VFs
unevenly
distributed
different
primarily
associated
nutritional
metabolic
factors,
motility,
immune
modulation.
also
identified
four
related
type
III
secretion
system
(T3SS)
observed
some
present
only
specific
genetic
clusters.
In
antibiotic
resistance
(ARGs),
12
ARGs
identified,
nine
being
highly
conserved
across
all
isolates,
mechanisms
involved
efflux
target
alteration.
Secondary
metabolite
289
clusters,
23
matching
known
while
rest
new
discoveries,
including
arylpolyene,
NRPS,
terpene
types.
These
results
reveal
complex
virulence
factors
(VFs)
secondary
providing
insights
into
its
biological
significance.
provides
first
framework
along
map
VFs,
ARGs,
deep
insight
potential
significance
offering
valuable
references
leveraging
unique
strain
characteristics
capabilities
industrial
production
therapy.
Current Research in Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6, P. 100161 - 100161
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
aim
of
the
present
study
is
to
utilize
bibliometric
analytical
tools
examine
trends
in
research
publications
within
hot
spring
metagenomics
field.
To
achieve
this,
an
in-depth
exploration
Scopus
and
Web
Science
(WoS)
databases
was
undertaken
recognize
scholarly
articles
this
domain
that
were
published
from
2005-2022.
As
a
result,
dataset
consisting
377
obtained.
VOSviewer,
RStudio,
MS
Excel,
Access
utilized
investigate
annual
publication
trend,
most
productive
journals,
organizations/authors/countries,
authorship
citation
patterns,
cited
documents/articles,
co-occurrence
keywords.
According
findings,
initial
article
related
2005.
At
end
2010,
number
merely
27.
However,
since
then,
there
has
been
significant
rise
yearly
publications,
post-2010,
more
than
20
have
every
year.
countries
with
highest
output
field
2005
2022
United
States,
India,
China,
Japan.
Montana
State
university,
University
Nevada,
Pennsylvania
University,
Bigelow
laboratory
for
ocean
sciences
all
US
active
organizations
working
authors
who
citations,
Ward
M.
having
1202
Bryant
A.
1173,
also
greatest
total
link
strength
(TLS)
643
653,
respectively.
Around
11.40
%
across
various
sources
journals
contributed
by
Frontiers
Microbiology,
which
had
publications.
Bryant's
article,
2007
journal,
about
phototrophic
microbial
mats
alkaline
siliceous
springs,
score
292
as
2022.
This
provides
comprehensive
overview
landscape
identify
trends,
knowledge
gaps
information
could
be
used
researchers,
policymakers,
other
stakeholders
make
informed
decisions
future
directions
priorities
metagenomics.