Fruit and vegetables are one of the most consumed commodities globally, accounting for
more than 42% of total food wastage. These vegetal foods can be consumed raw …

The emission of greenhouse gases and global warming are the major environmental
concerns that has affected the normal geochemical cycles and climate conditions on the …

Methane is an abundant and low-cost gas with high global warming potential and its use as
a feedstock can help mitigate climate change. Variety of valuable products can be produced …

Fluctuations in environmental osmolarity are ubiquitous stress factors in many natural
habitats of microorganisms, as they inevitably trigger osmotically instigated fluxes of water …

The amount of food wasted globally and its proper management is a great concern for
authorities and researchers to help curb the menace. The more food is wasted, the greater …

Synthetic co-cultures can enhance pollutant bioconversion performance through synergistic
effects among co-existing species. In this study, the potential of Methylocystis hirsuta and …

Highlights•Extremolytes protect extremophilic microbes from environmental stress.•They
enable multiple applications in cosmetics, food, and health industry.•Ectoine is the industrial …

Microorganisms are a promising means to address many societal sustainability challenges
owing to their ability to thrive in diverse environments and interface with the microscale …

Growing concerns over the use of limited fossil fuels and their negative impacts on the
ecological niches have facilitated the exploration of alternative routes. The use of …

Bacteria frequently adapt to high osmolarity surroundings through the accumulation of
compatible solutes. Ectoine is a prominent member of these types of stress protectants and …