Biophysical processes supporting the diversity of microbial life in soil
Soil, the living terrestrial skin of the Earth, plays a central role in supporting life and is home
to an unimaginable diversity of microorganisms. This review explores key drivers for …
to an unimaginable diversity of microorganisms. This review explores key drivers for …
From microbiome composition to functional engineering, one step at a time
SD Burz, S Causevic, A Dal Co… - Microbiology and …, 2023 - Am Soc Microbiol
Communities of microorganisms (microbiota) are present in all habitats on Earth and are
relevant for agriculture, health, and climate. Deciphering the mechanisms that determine …
relevant for agriculture, health, and climate. Deciphering the mechanisms that determine …
The soil crisis: the need to treat as a global health problem and the pivotal role of microbes in prophylaxis and therapy
Soil provides a multitude of services that are essential to a healthily functioning biosphere
and continuity of the human race, such as feeding the growing human population and the …
and continuity of the human race, such as feeding the growing human population and the …
Linking fungal–bacterial co-occurrences to soil ecosystem function
Highlights•Fungi and bacteria interact in soil, likely affecting their ecosystem
function.•Correlation network analysis is a powerful tool to characterise F: B interactions.•F …
function.•Correlation network analysis is a powerful tool to characterise F: B interactions.•F …
Fungal networks shape dynamics of bacterial dispersal and community assembly in cheese rind microbiomes
Most studies of bacterial motility have examined small-scale (micrometer–centimeter) cell
dispersal in monocultures. However, bacteria live in multispecies communities, where …
dispersal in monocultures. However, bacteria live in multispecies communities, where …
Bacteria Isolated from Bats Inhibit the Growth of Pseudogymnoascus destructans, the Causative Agent of White-Nose Syndrome
Emerging infectious diseases are a key threat to wildlife. Several fungal skin pathogens
have recently emerged and caused widespread mortality in several vertebrate groups …
have recently emerged and caused widespread mortality in several vertebrate groups …
Molecular mechanisms underlying the close association between soil Burkholderia and fungi
Bacterial species belonging to the genus Burkholderia have been repeatedly reported to be
associated with fungi but the extent and specificity of these associations in soils remain …
associated with fungi but the extent and specificity of these associations in soils remain …
Trees, fungi and bacteria: tripartite metatranscriptomics of a root microbiome responding to soil contamination
E Gonzalez, FE Pitre, AP Pagé, J Marleau… - Microbiome, 2018 - Springer
Background One method for rejuvenating land polluted with anthropogenic contaminants is
through phytoremediation, the reclamation of land through the cultivation of specific crops …
through phytoremediation, the reclamation of land through the cultivation of specific crops …
Microfluidic chips provide visual access to in situ soil ecology
PM Mafla-Endara, C Arellano-Caicedo… - Communications …, 2021 - nature.com
Microbes govern most soil functions, but investigation of these processes at the scale of their
cells has been difficult to accomplish. Here we incubate microfabricated, transparent 'soil …
cells has been difficult to accomplish. Here we incubate microfabricated, transparent 'soil …
Mycorrhizal networks facilitate the colonization of legume roots by a symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacterium
CB de Novais, C Sbrana, E da Conceição Jesus… - Mycorrhiza, 2020 - Springer
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) absorb and translocate nutrients from soil to their host
plants by means of a wide network of extraradical mycelium (ERM). Here, we assessed …
plants by means of a wide network of extraradical mycelium (ERM). Here, we assessed …