Bioremediation of heavy metals by the genus Bacillus

M Wróbel, W Śliwakowski, P Kowalczyk… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Environmental contamination with heavy metals is one of the major problems caused by
human activity. Bioremediation is an effective and eco-friendly approach that can reduce …

The hidden power of secondary metabolites in plant-fungi interactions and sustainable phytoremediation

NA Elhamouly, OA Hewedy, A Zaitoon… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The global environment is dominated by various small exotic substances, known as
secondary metabolites, produced by plants and microorganisms. Plants and fungi are …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) on plant nutrition and root characteristics: Current perspective

MA Khoso, S Wagan, I Alam, A Hussain, Q Ali, S Saha… - Plant Stress, 2023 - Elsevier
Through a variety of mechanisms, including increasing the amount of readily available
mineral nutrients, regulating phytohormone levels, and biocontrol of phytopathogens, plant …

Communication between plant roots and the soil microbiome; involvement in plant growth and development

RR Molefe, AE Amoo, OO Babalola - Symbiosis, 2023 - Springer
Root-associated microbial communities have strong influences on the health and
development of plants. Through the secretion of root exudates, the soil microbiome is …

Endophyte inoculation enhanced microbial metabolic function in the rhizosphere benefiting cadmium phytoremediation by Phytolacca acinosa

B Li, B Wu, Y Dong, H Lin, C Liu - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Microbial metabolic activities in rhizosphere soil play a critical role in plant nutrient utilization
and metal availability. However, its specific characteristics and influence on endophyte …

Actinomycete potential as biocontrol agent of phytopathogenic fungi: mechanisms, source, and applications

JA Torres-Rodriguez, JJ Reyes-Pérez… - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Synthetic fungicides have been the main control of phytopathogenic fungi. However, they
cause harm to humans, animals, and the environment, as well as generating resistance in …

Analysis of heavy metal impacts on cereal crop growth and development in contaminated soils

IC Vasilachi, V Stoleru, M Gavrilescu - Agriculture, 2023 - mdpi.com
The impact of heavy metal presence in soil on cereal crops is a growing concern, posing
significant challenges to global food security and environmental sustainability. Cereal crops …

Contribution of endophytes towards improving plant bioactive metabolites: a rescue option against red-taping of medicinal plants

S Tsipinana, S Husseiny, KA Alayande… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Medicinal plants remain a valuable source for natural drug bioprospecting owing to their
multi-target spectrum. However, their use as raw materials for novel drug synthesis has been …

Recovery of metals and valuable chemicals from waste electric and electronic materials: a critical review of existing technologies

S Gulliani, M Volpe, A Messineo, R Volpe - RSC Sustainability, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
The growing development of technology has increased the amount of waste generated by
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) every year. WEEE contains valuable metals and …

Responses of diversity and arsenic-transforming functional genes of soil microorganisms to arsenic hyperaccumulator (Pteris vittata L.)/pomegranate (Punica …

D Zhang, M Lei, X Wan, G Guo, X Zhao, Y Liu - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Intercropping of arsenic (As) hyperaccumulator (Pteris vittata L.) with crops can reduce the
As concentration in soil and the resulting ecological and health risks, while maintaining …