The increasing demand for food has increased dependence on chemical fertilizers that
promote rapid growth and yield as well as produce toxicity and negatively affect nutritional …

Microbial phytases are enzymes that break down phytic acid, an anti-nutritional compound
found in plant-based foods. These enzymes which are derived from bacteria and fungi have …

The extraradical hyphae of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are colonized by different
bacteria in natural and agricultural systems, but the mechanisms by which AM fungi interact …

Phytate as a root exudate is rare in plants as it mainly serves as a P storage in the seeds;
however, As-hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata effectively secretes phytate and utilizes phytate …

Paeniclostridium sordellii lethal toxin (TcsL) is a potent exotoxin that causes lethal toxic
shock syndrome associated with fulminant bacterial infections. TcsL belongs to the large …

In the context of degradation of soil health, environmental pollution, and yield stagnation in
the rice–wheat system in the Indo-Gangetic Plains of South Asia, an experiment was …

Phytate, the principal P storage in plant seeds, is also an important organic P in soils, but it is
unavailable for plant uptake. However, the As-hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata can effectively …

Background We are facing the challenge of sustainable phosphorus (P) use due to high P
inputs in farmland and low P-use efficiency of crops, which leads to critical soil P imbalances …

Phosphorus (P) is one of the largest nutrients limiting crop productivity. Meanwhile, P
deficiency is a common phenomenon in agricultural soils around the world. Humic …

Phosphorus (P) is an important nutrient for plants, and a lack of available P greatly limits
plant growth and development. Phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms (PSMs) significantly …