From protists to humans, all animals and plants are inhabited by microbial organisms. There
is an increasing appreciation that these resident microbes influence the fitness of their plant …

Marine sponges are sessile invertebrates that can be found in temperate, polar and tropical
regions. They are known to be major contributors of bioactive compounds, which are …

Microalgae and cyanobacteria (blue‐green algae) are used as food by humans. They have
gained a lot of attention in recent years because of their potential applications in …

Simple Summary Microorganisms like bacteria, archaea, fungi, microalgae, and viruses
mostly form complex interactive networks within the ecosystem rather than existing as single …

In comparison to alternative advanced wastewater treatment technologies, the main problem
associated with membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology, which has become prominent in …

Replacing synthetic pesticides and antimicrobials with plant-based extracts is a current
alternative adopted by traditional and family farmers and many organic farming pioneers. A …

Quorum sensing (QS) is a system of bacteria in which cells communicate with each other; it
is linked to cell density in the microbiome. The high-density colony population can provide …

Quorum sensing (QS) is a molecular cell-cell communication utilized by several bacteria and
some fungi. It involves cell density dependent gene expression that includes extra polymeric …

The antimicrobial activity of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) is well recognized, particularly
because they can produce antimicrobial cyclic dipeptides (CDPs). CDPs serve as attractive …

Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of nosocomial and community-acquired
infections. The formation of biofilm by this pathogen renders it resilient to antimicrobial …