Advances in synthetic biology and genetic engineering are bringing into the spotlight a wide
range of bio-based applications that demand better sensing and control of biological …

In the search for new crop protection microbial biocontrol agents, isolates from the genus
Streptomyces are commonly found with promising attributes. Streptomyces are natural soil …

Soil and rhizosphere microbiomes play important roles in suppression of plant pathogens
through production of antagonistic secondary metabolites, yet mechanisms that determine …

Directly measurement of the bioavailable concentration of soil contaminants is essential for
their accurate risk assessment. In this study, we successfully modified and identified the key …

There is an urgent need to develop novel antibiotics since antibiotic resistance is an
increasingly serious threat to global public health. Whole-cell biosensors are one of the …

Intense agricultural practices to meet rising food demands have caused ecosystem
perturbations. For sustainable crop production, biological agents are gaining attention, but …

The role of antagonistic secondary metabolites produced by Pseudomonas protegens in
suppression of soil-borne phytopathogens has been clearly documented. However, their …

Microorganisms are omnipresent and inseparable from our life. Many of them are beneficial
to humans, while some are not. Importantly, foods and beverages are susceptible to …

Root architecture has a key role in influencing plant growth and yield. In recent years, the
agriculture sector has gained interest in harnessing the potential of plant growth-promoting …

Antimony (Sb) is an emerging contaminant, and its on-site speciation analysis is central to
the accurate evaluation of its bioavailability and toxicity. The whole-cell biosensors (WCBs) …