The interplay between microbial communities and soil properties

L Philippot, C Chenu, A Kappler, MC Rillig… - Nature Reviews …, 2024 - nature.com
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 …

Soil microbial inoculants for sustainable agriculture: Limitations and opportunities

M O'Callaghan, RA Ballard… - Soil Use and …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The burgeoning global market for soil microbial inoculants for use in agriculture is being
driven by pressure to increase sustainable crop production by managing pests and diseases …

Nanofertilizers: A smart and sustainable attribute to modern agriculture

A Nongbet, AK Mishra, YK Mohanta, S Mahanta… - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
The widespread use of fertilizers is a result of the increased global demand for food. The
commonly used chemical fertilizers may increase plant growth and output, but they have …

Harnessing the plant microbiome for sustainable crop production

S Compant, F Cassan, T Kostić, L Johnson… - Nature Reviews …, 2024 - nature.com
Global research on the plant microbiome has enhanced our understanding of the complex
interactions between plants and microorganisms. The structure and functions of plant …

Pesticide-tolerant microbial consortia: Potential candidates for remediation/clean-up of pesticide-contaminated agricultural soil

M Shahid, MS Khan, UB Singh - Environmental Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Reclamation of pesticide-polluted lands has long been a difficult endeavour. The use of
synthetic pesticides could not be restricted due to rising agricultural demand. Pesticide …

Potassium sources, microorganisms and plant nutrition: Challenges and future research directions

A Soumare, S Djibril, AG Diédhiou - Pedosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Until recently, potassium (K) has not received considerable attention because of the general
belief that soils contain ample amounts of this element. In addition, low rates of K fertilizer …

[HTML][HTML] The key role of indole-3-acetic acid biosynthesis by Bacillus thuringiensis RZ2MS9 in promoting maize growth revealed by the ipdC gene knockout mediated …

EF Figueredo, TA da Cruz, JR de Almeida… - Microbiological …, 2023 - Elsevier
The bacterial biosynthesis of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) is often related to the beneficial
effects of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) on plant development. In PGPR …

Microbial applications for sustainable space exploration beyond low Earth orbit

AP Koehle, SL Brumwell, EP Seto, AM Lynch… - npj …, 2023 - nature.com
With the construction of the International Space Station, humans have been continuously
living and working in space for 22 years. Microbial studies in space and other extreme …

The legacy of microbial inoculants in agroecosystems and potential for tackling climate change challenges

X Liu, X Le Roux, JF Salles - Iscience, 2022 - cell.com
Microbial inoculations contribute to reducing agricultural systems' environmental footprint by
supporting sustainable production and regulating climate change. However, the indirect and …

[HTML][HTML] In-depth exploration of nanoparticles for enhanced nutrient use efficiency and abiotic stresses management: present insights and future horizons

A Singh, A Sharma, O Singh, VD Rajput… - Plant Stress, 2024 - Elsevier
Nanotechnology is an innovative method of elevating agricultural output without sacrificing
quality due to nanoparticles (NPs) unique characteristics and numerous potential uses. It is …