The Bacteroidetes phylum is renowned for its ability to degrade a wide range of complex
carbohydrates, a trait that has enabled its dominance in many diverse environments. The …

The secretion of extracellular enzymes by soil microbes is rate-limiting in the recycling of
biomass. Fungi and bacteria compete and collaborate for nutrients in the soil, with wide …

A critical step in proteomics analysis is the optimal extraction and processing of protein
material to ensure the highest sensitivity in downstream detection. Achieving this requires a …

Background Decomposition of plant biomass is vital for carbon cycling in terrestrial
ecosystems. In waterlogged soils including paddy fields and natural wetlands, plant biomass …

Lignocellulose from plant biomass represents an abundant and renewable source for the
production of environmentally friendly chemicals and biofuels. However, its recalcitrant …

Vermicomposting is a unique waste management approach for converting organic wastes
into useful and environmental friendly fertilizer. Wastes originating from farms, forests …

In biomass-processing industries there is a need for enzymes that can withstand high
temperatures. Extensive research efforts have been dedicated to finding new thermostable …

A chitinolytic bacterium Chitinophaga sp. S167 producing extracellular chitinases was
isolated from a soil sample in India. The extracellular chitinases produced by S167 were …

Root-knot nematode (RKN) disease is a destructive soil disease that affects crop health and
causes huge losses in crop production. To explore the relationships between soil …

Introduction Soybean continuous cropping will change soil microorganisms and cause
continuous cropping obstacles, resulting in a significant yield decline. Different soybean …