The interplay between microbial communities and soil properties
In recent years, there has been considerable progress in determining the soil properties that
influence the structure of the soil microbiome. By contrast, the effects of microorganisms on …
influence the structure of the soil microbiome. By contrast, the effects of microorganisms on …
Microbial extracellular polymeric substances: ecological function and impact on soil aggregation
A wide range of microorganisms produce extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), highly
hydrated polymers that are mainly composed of polysaccharides, proteins, and DNA. EPS …
hydrated polymers that are mainly composed of polysaccharides, proteins, and DNA. EPS …
The use of microalgae and cyanobacteria in the improvement of agricultural practices: a review on their biofertilising, biostimulating and biopesticide roles
AL Gonçalves - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
The increase in worldwide population observed in the last decades has contributed to an
increased demand for food supplies, which can only be attained through an improvement in …
increased demand for food supplies, which can only be attained through an improvement in …
Microalgae as multi-functional options in modern agriculture: current trends, prospects and challenges
Algae are a group of ubiquitous photosynthetic organisms comprising eukaryotic green
algae and Gram-negative prokaryotic cyanobacteria, which have immense potential as a …
algae and Gram-negative prokaryotic cyanobacteria, which have immense potential as a …
Cyanobacteria inoculation improves soil stability and fertility on different textured soils: gaining insights for applicability in soil restoration
Cyanobacteria are ubiquitous components of biocrust communities and the first colonizers of
terrestrial ecosystems. They play multiple roles in the soil by fixing C and N and synthesizing …
terrestrial ecosystems. They play multiple roles in the soil by fixing C and N and synthesizing …
Soil microalgae and cyanobacteria: the biotechnological potential in the maintenance of soil fertility and health
S Abinandan, SR Subashchandrabose… - Critical reviews in …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
The soil microbiota plays a major role in maintaining the nutrient balance, carbon sink, and
soil health. Numerous studies reported on the function of microbiota such as plant growth …
soil health. Numerous studies reported on the function of microbiota such as plant growth …
Cyanobacterial inoculation (cyanobacterisation): perspectives for the development of a standardized multifunctional technology for soil fertilization and desertification …
F Rossi, H Li, Y Liu, R De Philippis - Earth-Science Reviews, 2017 - Elsevier
The use of cyanobacteria as soil conditioners has been studied intermittently for many
decades. Some of the documented direct effects of cyanobacterial inoculation are related to …
decades. Some of the documented direct effects of cyanobacterial inoculation are related to …
Rehabilitation of degraded dryland ecosystems–review
E Yirdaw, M Tigabu, AAM Monge - Silva Fennica, 2017 - researchportal.helsinki.fi
Land degradation is widespread and a serious threat affecting the livelihoods of 1.5 billion
people worldwide of which one sixth or 250 million people reside in drylands. Globally, it is …
people worldwide of which one sixth or 250 million people reside in drylands. Globally, it is …
Complex role of the polymeric matrix in biological soil crusts
Background Extracellular polymeric matrix (EPM) is a complex component of the organo-
mineral assemblages created by biological soil crusts (BSCs). Mainly of polysaccharidic …
mineral assemblages created by biological soil crusts (BSCs). Mainly of polysaccharidic …
Effects of biocrust on soil erosion and organic carbon losses under natural rainfall
Land degradation by erosion is especially important in drylands, which are among the most
vulnerable to disturbance by human activity or climate change. Biocrusts are an essential …
vulnerable to disturbance by human activity or climate change. Biocrusts are an essential …