Bacteria, similar to most organisms, have a love–hate relationship with metals: a specific
metal may be essential for survival yet toxic in certain forms and concentrations. Metal ions …

Plant growth performance under a stressful environment, notably in the agriculture field, is
directly correlated with the rapid growth of the human population, which triggers the …

Biotic and abiotic surfaces in marine waters are rapidly colonized by microorganisms.
Surface colonization and subsequent biofilm formation and development provide numerous …

Gram-negative bacteria are intrinsically resistant to many antibiotics. Species that have
acquired multidrug resistance and cause infections that are effectively untreatable present a …

The global incidence of drug-resistant Gram-negative bacillary infections has been
increasing, and there is a dire need to develop novel strategies to overcome this problem …

Bacterial resistance to carbapenem agents has reached alarming levels. Accordingly,
collaborative efforts between national and international organizations and the …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative γ-Proteobacterium which is known for its
capacity to colonize various niches, including some invertebrate and vertebrate hosts …

Iron is an essential element for all microorganisms. Siderophores are low-weight, high-
affinity iron chelating molecules produced in response to iron deficiency by Gram-positive …

Iron is an essential micronutrient, and, in the case of bacteria, its availability is commonly a
growth-limiting factor. However, correct functioning of cells requires that the labile pool of …

Resistance against nearly all antibiotics used clinically have been documented in bacteria.
There is an ever-increasing danger caused by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria in …