High production costs still hamper fast expansion of commercial production of
polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). This problem is greatly related to the cultivation medium …

Bio-priming is a new technique of seed treatment that improves seed germination, vigor,
crop growth and yield. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of …

One-third of the global land area suffers from wind erosion, and its prevention is a critical
issue in arid regions of the world. During a wind erosion event, the impacts of saltating …

Microbes from diverse types of habitats are continuously exposed to external challenges,
which may include acidic, alkaline, and toxic metabolites stress as well as nutrient …

The environmental deterioration produced by heavy metals derived from anthropogenic
activities has gradually increased. The worldwide dissemination of toxic metals in crop soils …

Proline plays a multifunctional role in several organisms including bacteria in conferring
protection under stress conditions. In this paper we report the role of proline in conferring …

Endophytic contaminants are a common problem for the in vitro propagation of woody plants
and have significant economic repercussions for the conservation of plant genetic resources …

The spoilage of acid foods, such as fruit juices and canned fruits and vegetables, caused by
spore-forming bacteria has been well studied in literature. However, there is a lack of …

Rapid industrialization has been a major cause of land degradation and other
environmental problems globally. Most energy inputs in industries depend on coal-burning …

Bacteriocins from lactic acid bacteria are natural preservatives that inhibit foodborne
pathogenic microorganisms and have recently attracted much attention. Acetic acid …