npj Biofilms and Microbiomes,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: Nov. 10, 2021
Abstract
Biofilms
are
organised
heterogeneous
assemblages
of
microbial
cells
that
encased
within
a
self-produced
matrix.
Current
estimates
suggest
up
to
80%
bacterial
and
archaeal
reside
in
biofilms.
Since
biofilms
the
main
mode
life,
understanding
their
biology
functions
is
critical,
especially
as
controlling
biofilm
growth
essential
industrial,
infrastructure
medical
contexts.
Here
we
discuss
both
collections
individual
cells,
multicellular
biological
individuals,
introduce
concept
unique
incubators
diversity
for
world.
Nature Reviews Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
17(9), P. 569 - 586
Published: June 18, 2019
In
the
Anthropocene,
in
which
we
now
live,
climate
change
is
impacting
most
life
on
Earth.
Microorganisms
support
existence
of
all
higher
trophic
forms.
To
understand
how
humans
and
other
forms
Earth
(including
those
are
yet
to
discover)
can
withstand
anthropogenic
change,
it
vital
incorporate
knowledge
microbial
'unseen
majority'.
We
must
learn
not
just
microorganisms
affect
production
consumption
greenhouse
gases)
but
also
they
will
be
affected
by
human
activities.
This
Consensus
Statement
documents
central
role
global
importance
biology.
It
puts
humanity
notice
that
impact
depend
heavily
responses
microorganisms,
essential
for
achieving
an
environmentally
sustainable
future.
The
majority
with
share
often
goes
unnoticed
despite
underlying
major
biogeochemical
cycles
food
webs,
thereby
taking
a
key
change.
highlights
microbiology
issues
call
action
microbiologists.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: May 21, 2020
Bacterial
biofilms
are
complex
surface
attached
communities
of
bacteria
held
together
by
a
self-produced
polymer
matrix
mainly
composed
polysaccharides,
secreted
proteins,
and
extracellular
DNA.
biofilm
formation
is
process
can
be
described
in
five
main
phases:
(i)
reversible
attachment
phase,
where
nonspecifically
attach
to
surfaces;
(ii)
irreversible
which
involves
interaction
between
bacterial
cells
using
adhesins
such
as
fimbriae
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS);
(iii)
production
polymeric
substances
(EPS)
the
resident
cells;
(iv)
maturation
synthesize
release
signaling
molecules
sense
presence
each
other,
conducing
microcolony
biofilms;
(v)
dispersal/detachment
depart
comeback
independent
planktonic
lifestyle.
Biofilm
detrimental
medical,
drinking
water
distribution
systems,
food
marine
industries,
etc.
As
result,
current
studies
have
been
focused
towards
control
prevention
biofilms.
In
an
effort
get
rid
harmful
biofilms,
various
techniques
approaches
employed
that
interfere
with
attachment,
communication
systems
(quorum
sensing,
QS)
matrix.
Biofilms,
however,
also
offer
beneficial
roles
variety
fields
including
applications
plant
protection,
bioremediation,
wastewater
treatment
corrosion
inhibition
amongst
others.
Development
promoted
through
manipulation
adhesion
surfaces,
QS
environmental
conditions.
This
review
describes
events
involved
formation,
lists
negative
positive
aspects
associated
elaborates
strategies
currently
used
regulate
establishment
well
certain
encourage
highlights
future
perspectives
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 596 - 596
Published: March 9, 2022
The
increase
in
the
world
population
has
generated
an
important
need
for
both
quality
and
quantity
agricultural
products,
which
led
to
a
significant
surge
use
of
chemical
pesticides
fight
crop
diseases.
Consumers,
however,
have
become
very
concerned
recent
years
over
side
effects
fungicides
on
human
health
environment.
As
result,
research
into
alternative
solutions
protect
crops
been
imposed
attracted
wide
attention
from
researchers
worldwide.
Among
these
alternatives,
biological
controls
through
beneficial
microorganisms
gained
considerable
importance,
whilst
several
control
agents
(BCAs)
screened,
among
them
Bacillus,
Pantoea,
Streptomyces,
Trichoderma,
Clonostachys,
Pseudomonas,
Burkholderia,
certain
yeasts.
At
present,
biopesticide
products
developed
marketed
either
leaf
diseases,
root
or
fruit
storage
However,
no
positive
correlation
observed
between
number
screened
BCAs
available
products.
Therefore,
this
review
emphasizes
development
biofungicides
screening
marketing
problems
that
hinder
their
development.
Finally,
particular
was
given
gaps
sector
factors
hamper
its
development,
particularly
terms
efficacy
legislation
procedures.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Feb. 5, 2020
Abstract
As
plastic
marine
debris
continues
to
accumulate
in
the
oceans,
many
important
questions
surround
this
global
dilemma.
In
particular,
how
descriptors
would
be
necessary
model
degradation
behavior
of
ocean
plastics
or
understand
if
is
possible?
Here,
we
report
a
data-driven
approach
elucidate
trends
by
linking
abiotic
and
biotic
seawater
with
physical
properties
molecular
structures.
The
results
reveal
hierarchy
predictors
quantify
surface
erosion
as
well
combinations
features,
like
glass
transition
temperature
hydrophobicity,
classify
into
fast,
medium,
slow
categories.
Furthermore,
account
for
weathering
environmental
factors,
two
equations
influence
mechanical
forces.
