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Nitrogen, an essential element for plant growth and food production, presents significant challenges in agriculture due to the environmental consequences of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers. This review explores potential nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria as a sustainable alternative agricultural fertilization. The molecular mechanisms underlying fixation cyanobacteria, including key genes such nif related biochemical pathways, are examined detail. Biotechnological approaches utilizing biofertilizers discussed, alongside strategies genetic engineering improve efficiency. further evaluates impact on soil health sustainability, emphasizing their role mitigating detrimental effects While promising, oxygen sensitivity during competition with native microorganisms critically analyzed. Finally, future directions proposed, advancements biology, integration conventional practices, scalable implementation strategies. underscores transformative promoting enhancing global security.

Language: Английский

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Harnessing Nitrogen-Fixing Cyanobacteria for Sustainable Agriculture: Opportunities, Challenges, and Implications for Food Security DOI Creative Commons
Taufiq Nawaz, Shah Fahad, Liping Gu

et al.

Nitrogen, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6(1), P. 16 - 16

Published: March 12, 2025

Nitrogen, an essential element for plant growth and food production, presents significant challenges in agriculture due to the environmental consequences of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers. This review explores potential nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria as a sustainable alternative agricultural fertilization. The molecular mechanisms underlying fixation cyanobacteria, including key genes such nif related biochemical pathways, are examined detail. Biotechnological approaches utilizing biofertilizers discussed, alongside strategies genetic engineering improve efficiency. further evaluates impact on soil health sustainability, emphasizing their role mitigating detrimental effects While promising, oxygen sensitivity during competition with native microorganisms critically analyzed. Finally, future directions proposed, advancements biology, integration conventional practices, scalable implementation strategies. underscores transformative promoting enhancing global security.

Language: Английский

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