International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(5), P. 2844 - 2844
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
The
application
of
N-acetylglucosamine
(GlcNAc)
and
melatonin
(Mel)
in
agriculture
could
be
a
promising
avenue
for
improving
crop
resilience
productivity,
especially
under
challenging
environmental
conditions.
In
the
current
study,
we
treated
cucumber
plant
with
GlcNAc
Mel
solely
combinedly
salt
stress
(150
mM)
then
studied
photosynthetic
attributes
using
transient
OJIP
fluorescence
method.
results
showed
that
combination
×
significantly
improved
morphological
attributes,
such
as
root
shoot
biomass,
also
chlorophyll
components.
mineral
elements
K,
Mg,
Ca,
P
were
elevated,
whereas
lower
influx
Na
was
observed
shoots.
A
significant
reduction
abscisic
acid
observed,
which
validated
by
proline
content
increase
stomatal
conductance
(Gs),
transpiration
rate
(E),
substomatal
CO2
concentration
(Ci).
Furthermore,
activities
antioxidants
polyphenol
flavonoid
considerably
improved,
resulting
decrease
SOD
CAT
treatment.
addition,
treatment
dropped
levels
toxic
radical
Malondialdehyde
(MDA)
elevated
amino
acids
These
findings
suggest
an
effective
elicitor
modeling
metabolism
to
confer
tolerance
crops.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 613 - 613
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
The
application
of
biostimulants
has
been
proven
to
be
an
advantageous
tool
and
appropriate
form
management
towards
the
effective
use
natural
resources,
food
security,
beneficial
effects
on
plant
growth
yield.
Plant-growth-promoting
rhizobacteria
(PGPR)
are
microbes
connected
with
roots
that
can
increase
by
different
methods
such
as
producing
hormones
molecules
improve
or
providing
increased
mineral
nutrition.
They
colonize
all
ecological
niches
stages
crop
development,
they
affect
development
directly
modulating
hormone
levels
enhancing
nutrient
acquisition
potassium,
phosphorus,
nitrogen,
essential
minerals,
indirectly
via
reducing
inhibitory
impacts
pathogens
in
forms
biocontrol
parameters.
Many
plant-associated
species
Pseudomonas,
Acinetobacter,
Streptomyces,
Serratia,
Arthrobacter,
Rhodococcus
improving
disease
resistance,
synthesizing
growth-stimulating
hormones,
suppressing
pathogenic
microorganisms.
is
both
environmentally
friendly
practice
a
promising
method
enhance
sustainability
horticultural
agricultural
production
systems
well
promote
quantity
quality
foods.
also
reduce
global
dependence
hazardous
chemicals.
Science
Direct,
Google
Scholar,
Springer
Link,
CAB
Scopus,
Taylor
Francis,
Web
Science,
Wiley
Online
Library
were
checked,
search
was
conducted
manuscript
sections
accordance
terms
Enterobacter,
Ochrobactrum,
Rhodococcus,
Biostimulants,
Plant
promoting
rhizobactera,
Stenotrophomonas.
aim
this
survey
plant-growth-promoting
presenting
case
studies
successful
paradigms
various
crops.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
271, P. 115938 - 115938
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Chemical
fertilizers
are
the
primary
source
of
crop
nutrition;
however,
their
increasing
rate
application
has
created
environmental
hazards,
such
as
heavy
metal
toxicity
and
eutrophication.
The
synchronized
use
chemical
eco-friendly
biological
tools,
microorganisms
biochar,
may
provide
an
efficient
foundation
to
promote
sustainable
agriculture.
Therefore,
current
study
aimed
optimize
nutrient
uptake
using
inorganic
fertilizer,
sulfate
potash
(SOP)
from
plant
growth-promoting
fungus
Bipolaris
maydis
AF7,
biochar
under
conditions
in
rice.
Bioassay
analysis
showed
that
AF7
high
resistance
metals
a
tendency
produce
gibberellin,
colonize
increase
intake
free
amino
acids.
In
experiment,
co-application
+Biochar+MNF+SOP
significantly
lowered
toxicity,
enhanced
rice
shoots,
improved
morphological
attributes
(total
biomass).
Moreover,
augmented
glucose
sucrose
levels,
whereas
it
endogenous
phytohormone
levels
(salicylic
acid
jasmonic
acid)
shoots.
content
aligns
with
higher
expression
OsLSi6,
PHT1,
OsHKT1
genes.
growth
traits
tolerance
were
validated
by
whole-genome
sequencing
presence
detoxification
protein,
siderophore
iron
transporter,
Gibberellin
cluster
GA4
desaturase,
DES_1
genes,
well
others
regulate
glucose,
antioxidants,
Because
+biochar+inorganic
fertilizer
works
synergistically,
availability
crops
could
be
improved,
hazards
minimized.
International Journal of Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1), P. 9 - 9
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
This
article
presents
a
systematic
review
of
the
ecophysiological
mechanisms
underpinning
essential
role
plant-growth-promoting
microorganisms
(PGPMs)
in
improving
rice
yield
and
quality.
The
scientific
literature
is
thoroughly
reviewed,
highlighting
how
PGPMs
positively
influence
growth,
development,
health
plants.
Key
aspects,
such
as
nitrogen
fixation,
nutrient
solubilization,
hormone
production,
disease
resistance
induction,
are
emphasized.
Additionally,
technological
advancements
related
to
PGPM
use
analyzed,
including
identification
effective
strains,
formulation
enhanced
biofertilizers,
genetic
engineering.
concludes
that
represent
promising
tool
with
which
boost
sustainability
productivity
cultivation,
providing
robust
foundation
for
future
research
practical
applications
field
crucial
global
food
security.
Ecologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(3), P. 375 - 401
Published: July 27, 2024
The
extreme
conditions
linked
with
abiotic
stresses
have
greatly
affected
soil
and
plant
health.
diverse
biochemical
activities
occurring
in
the
environment
been
attributed
to
shaping
dynamics
of
plant–soil
microbiomes
by
contributing
microbial
lifestyles
enhancing
functional
properties
boost
tolerance
abiotic-induced
stresses.
Soil
play
crucial
roles
nutrition
stress
management
through
mechanisms.
With
current
insights
into
use
engineered
microbes
as
single
or
combined
inoculants,
their
has
contributed
fitness
stability
under
different
environmental
activating
defense
mechanisms,
enzyme
production
(lowering
free
radicals
resulting
oxidative
stress),
protein
regulation,
growth
factors.
detection
certain
genes
involved
factors
can
underline
functions
mitigating
stress.
Hence,
projections
for
sustainable
eco-friendly
agriculture
possible
exploration
beneficial
rhizosphere
manage
effect
on
remain
critical
points
discussion
recently,
prospects
ensuring
food
security.
Therefore,
this
review
focuses
impacts
mitigation
nutrition.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 1046 - 1046
Published: April 30, 2025
The
current
study
assessed
the
synergistic
effects
of
PGPR
and
Si
in
alleviating
drought
stress
rice.
Bacteria
were
isolated
from
Phragmites
australis
inhabiting
an
urban
riverbank.
Among
strains,
Pseudomonas
qingdaonensis
NZ
1
showed
promising
results
under
vitro
induced
by
PEG-6000
(−0.28
MPa).
To
further
investigate
effect
silicon,
a
plant
growth
experiment
was
conducted
comprising
control
(dH2O)
plants
treated
with
1,
(1
mM),
1+Si
normal
conditions.
revealed
that
1+Si-treated
improved
parameters,
chlorophyll
contents,
relative
water
antioxidant
potential,
nutrient
uptake
Moreover,
endogenous
abscisic
acid
jasmonic
levels
substantially
reduced,
while
salicylic
level
increased
plants.
expression
ABA
metabolic
genes
OsNCED3
OsCYP707A6
transcription
factors
OsbZIP23
OsDREB1B
significantly
altered.
Furthermore,
leaf
Si,
calcium,
potassium,
phosphorus
contents
drought-stressed
plants,
along
upregulation
OsLSi1.
combined
application
offers
sustainable
agricultural
strategy
to
effectively
mitigate
detrimental
drought.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(13), P. 1763 - 1763
Published: June 26, 2024
Both
melatonin
and
hydrogen
sulfide
(H2S)
mitigate
chromium
(Cr)
toxicity
in
plants,
but
the
specific
interaction
between
H2S
Cr
detoxification
remains
unclear.
In
this
study,
was
elucidated
by
measuring
cell
wall
polysaccharide
metabolism
antioxidant
enzyme
activity
maize.
The
findings
revealed
that
exposure
to
stress
(100
μM
K2Cr2O7)
resulted
upregulation
of
L-/D-cysteine
desulfhydrase
(LCD/DCD)
gene
expression,
leading
a
77.8%
27.3%
increase
endogenous
levels
maize
leaves
roots,
respectively.
Similarly,
system
is
activated
response
stress.
We
found
had
significant
impact
on
relative
expression
LCD/DCD,
103.3%
116.7%
contrast,
NaHS
minimal
effects
mRNA
serotonin-Nacetyltransferase
(SNAT)
levels.
production
induced
accompanied
an
tolerance,
as
evidenced
elevated
content,
increased
pectin
methylesterase
activity,
improved
activity.
scavenging
decreases
melatonin-induced
while
inhibitor
synthesis,
p-chlorophenylalanine
(p-CPA),
has
H2S-induced
tolerance.
conclusion,
our
suggest
serves
downstream
signaling
molecule
involved
tolerance