The Journal of Physical Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 19, 2025
Microbial
rhodopsins
are
photoreceptor
proteins
that
utilize
light
to
elicit
various
biological
functions.
The
best-studied
microbial
outward
proton
(H+)-pumping
rhodopsins,
which
transport
H+
from
the
cytoplasmic
extracellular
side.
Recently,
weak
organic
acid
(WOA)
effect,
specifically
enhancement
of
pumping
activity
by
WOAs
such
as
acetic
and
indole-3-acetic
(IAA),
was
discovered
in
H+-pumping
fungi.
However,
it
remains
unclear
whether
WOA
effect
exists
nonfungal
rhodopsins.
Here,
we
revealed
a
bacterial
pump
rhodopsin,
PspR,
rhizobacterium
Pseudomonas
putida,
is
also
enhanced
IAA.
Using
transient
absorption
measurements
on
purified
PspR
protein,
found
accelerate
uptake
release
protonated
counterion
during
its
photocycle.
Furthermore,
applied
side
has
an
inhibitory
less
significant
for
IAA
can
be
mitigated
increasing
concentration
or
introducing
donor
residue.
These
findings
rhodopsin
provide
new
insights
into
physiological
function
bacteria,
particularly
their
interaction
with
plants.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Saline
soils
pose
significant
challenges
to
global
agricultural
productivity,
hindering
crop
growth
and
efficiency.
Despite
various
mitigation
strategies,
the
issue
persists,
underscoring
need
for
innovative
sustainable
solutions.
One
promising
approach
involves
leveraging
microorganisms
their
plant
interactions
reclaim
saline
bolster
yields.
This
review
highlights
pioneering
recent
advancements
in
utilizing
multi-traits
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: May 14, 2024
Climate-induced
drought
impacts
plant
growth
and
development.
Recurring
droughts
increase
the
demand
for
water
food
production
landscaping.
Native
plants
in
Intermountain
West
region
of
US
are
keen
interest
low
use
landscaping
as
they
acclimatized
to
dry
cold
environments.
These
native
do
very
well
at
their
locations
but
difficult
propagate
landscape.
One
possible
reasons
is
lack
associated
microbiome
Microbiome
soil
contributes
health
Here,
we
used
bulk
from
Ceanothus
velutinus
(snowbrush
ceanothus)
inoculant
enhance
its
propagation.
Snowbrush
ceanothus
an
ornamental
low-water
that
hard
asexually.
Using
50%
potting
mix
significantly
improved
survival
rate
cuttings
compared
no-treated
cuttings.
Twenty-four
growth-promoting
rhizobacteria
(PGPR)
producing
indole
acetic
acid
(IAA)
were
isolated
rhizosphere
roots
survived
snowbrush.
Seventeen
isolates
had
more
than
10µg/mL
IAA
shortlisted
tested
seven
different
(PGP)
traits;
76%
showed
nitrogen-fixing
ability
on
Norris
Glucose
Nitrogen
free
media,70%
phosphate
solubilization
activity,
siderophore
production,
36%
protease
94%
ACC
deaminase
activity
DF-ACC
media,
produced
catalase
all
ammonia.
Eight
seventeen
isolates,
CK-6,
CK-22,
CK-41,
CK-44,
CK-47,
CK-50,
CK-53,
CK-55,
shoot
biomass
Arabidopsis
thaliana
.
Seven
out
eight
identified
Pseudomonas
,
except
Sphingobium
based
16S
rRNA
gene
sequencing.
The
being
grain
vegetable
crops
mitigate
stress
promote
growth.
Current Research in Microbial Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 100256 - 100256
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Wastewater
contains
various
emerging
contaminants,
including
heavy
metals,
residues
of
pesticides,
and
pharmaceuticals.
Therefore,
irrigation
with
wastewater
can
enhance
metal
contamination
in
soil
adversely
affect
plant
growth.
To
mitigate
this
problem,
growth-promoting
bacteria
(PGPR)
improve
growth
under
stress.
This
study
aimed
to
isolate
characterize
rhizospheric
endophytic
from
the
rhizosphere
roots
a
cucumber
irrigated
municipal
wastewater.
A
total
121
morphologically
distinct
bacterial
isolates
90
region
were
isolated
tested
for
resistance
vitro
characteristics,
indole-3-acetic
acid
(IAA)
production,
phosphate
solubilization,
Hydrogen
Cyanide
(HCN)
siderophore
production.
Most
analyzed
regions
showed
characteristics
tolerant
different
metals
at
concentrations.
Bacterial
strains
R1
(Proteus
sp.)
E2
(Bacillus
antagonistic
Fusarium
oxysporum
f.
sp.
Lycopersici.
increases
metal-resistant
plants,
which
alleviate
Additionally,
Proteus
Bacillus
are
potential
candidates
removing
metal-contaminated
could
be
biofertilizer
selected
plants
biocontrol
agents.
European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(1), P. 546 - 565
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
research
looks
at
how
the
growth
of
cities
and
industries
affects
levels
heavy
metals
in
soil,
which
can
impact
people's
health.
We
find
out
where
pollution
comes
from,
such
as
factories,
car
fumes,
improper
waste
disposal,
by
reviewing
existing
studies.
use
different
methods
to
test
soil
for
study
exposure
these
urban
areas
The
evidence
shows
a
connection
between
high
city
health
problems
like
breathing
issues,
brain
disorders,
overall
toxicity
body.
also
explore
get
into
human
body,
highlighting
importance
understanding
they
are
available
ways
people
exposed.
To
deal
with
polluted
soils,
we
look
manage
suggest
sustainable
reduce
metal
pollution.
Our
discoveries
add
what
know
about
environmental
health,
emphasizing
need
actions
protect
residents.
Ultimately,
this
aims
give
important
information
insights
policymakers,
planners,
public
officials
managing
lessening
risks
linked
contamination
soils.
Frontiers in Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6
Published: Oct. 4, 2024
The
soil
microbiome
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
the
functioning
and
resilience
of
agricultural
ecosystems,
contributing
to
critical
processes
such
as
organic
matter
decomposition,
nutrient
cycling,
plant
growth
promotion.
However,
is
constantly
challenged
by
various
environmental
stresses,
including
drought,
heavy
metal
contamination,
salinity,
climate
change,
which
can
significantly
disrupt
delicate
balance
ecosystem.
In
this
context,
application
silicon
(Si)
has
emerged
promising
strategy
mitigate
adverse
effects
these
stresses
on
microbiome.
This
review
paper
synthesizes
current
understanding
impacts
explores
potential
Si
mitigating
agent
enhancing
microbial
community.
Silicon
enhance
through
several
mechanisms,
increasing
pH,
improving
water
availability
uptake,
altering
root
exudation
patterns
physiology,
directly
stimulating
abundance,
diversity,
functional
key
groups.
By
microbiome,
help
maintain
ecosystem
services
provided
microorganisms,
ultimately
sustainability
productivity
systems.
also
highlights
future
research
aspects,
elucidating
precise
mechanisms
Si-microbiome
interactions,
evaluating
long-term
resilience,
optimizing
strategies
for
specific
crop-soil
systems,
integrating
management
with
other
sustainable
practices,
assessing
microbiome-mediated
services.