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View article: Engineering wheat rhizoplane microbiomes with niche-conserved bacterial consortia to enhance phosphorus acquisition and plant growth
Engineering wheat rhizoplane microbiomes with niche-conserved bacterial consortia to enhance phosphorus acquisition and plant growth Open
Aims Bacterial consortia (BC) are gaining increasing interest as agricultural bio-inputs due to their agroecological potential to sustain crop production. This study investigates the potential of BC constructed, using a niche-conserved app…
View article: Polyphosphate‐Induced Changes in Transcriptome and Root‐Functional Traits Elucidate Enhanced Phosphorus Acquisition Mechanisms and Growth of Durum Wheat
Polyphosphate‐Induced Changes in Transcriptome and Root‐Functional Traits Elucidate Enhanced Phosphorus Acquisition Mechanisms and Growth of Durum Wheat Open
Phosphate (P) fertilization impacts many rhizosphere processes, driving plant P use efficiency. However, less is known about the induced molecular and physiological root‐rhizosphere traits in responses to polyphosphates (PolyP), particular…
View article: Unlocking the agro-physiological potential of wheat rhizoplane fungi under low P conditions using a niche-conserved consortium approach
Unlocking the agro-physiological potential of wheat rhizoplane fungi under low P conditions using a niche-conserved consortium approach Open
Plant growth-promoting fungi (PGPF) hold promise for enhancing crop yield. This study delves into the fungal diversity of the wheat rhizoplane across seven Moroccan agricultural regions, employing a niche-conserved strategy to construct fu…
View article: Nature-based remediation of mine tailings: Synergistic effects of narrow-leafed lupine and organo-mineral amendments on soil nutrient-acquiring enzymes and microbial activity
Nature-based remediation of mine tailings: Synergistic effects of narrow-leafed lupine and organo-mineral amendments on soil nutrient-acquiring enzymes and microbial activity Open
Rising global metal demand has led to extensive mining, leaving post-mining landscapes with degraded soil and metal contamination. The exacerbated heavy metals concentrations deteriorate soil microbial activity and consequent microbial bio…
View article: Agronomic advantage of bacterial biological nitrogen fixation on wheat plant growth under contrasting nitrogen and phosphorus regimes
Agronomic advantage of bacterial biological nitrogen fixation on wheat plant growth under contrasting nitrogen and phosphorus regimes Open
Introduction Given their remarkable capacity to convert atmospheric nitrogen into plant-accessible ammonia, nitrogen-fixing microbial species hold promise as a sustainable alternative to chemical nitrogen fertilizers, particularly in econo…
View article: Use of organo-mineral amendments and Lupinus angustifolius to enhance mine tailings rehabilitation
Use of organo-mineral amendments and Lupinus angustifolius to enhance mine tailings rehabilitation Open
Uncontrolled mine waste disposal globally poses severe environmental and health risks due to high concentrations of toxic substances like heavy metals and organic pollutants. This jeopardizes soil fertility and ecological balance. In this …
View article: Bioinoculants as a means of increasing crop tolerance to drought and phosphorus deficiency in legume-cereal intercropping systems
Bioinoculants as a means of increasing crop tolerance to drought and phosphorus deficiency in legume-cereal intercropping systems Open
Ensuring plant resilience to drought and phosphorus (P) stresses is crucial to support global food security. The phytobiome, shaped by selective pressures, harbors stress-adapted microorganisms that confer host benefits like enhanced growt…
View article: Integrated use of polyphosphate and P-solubilizing bacteria enhanced P use efficiency and growth performance of durum wheat
Integrated use of polyphosphate and P-solubilizing bacteria enhanced P use efficiency and growth performance of durum wheat Open
Coupling phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) with P fertilizers, including polyphosphates (PolyP), was reported as eco-efficient approach to enhance P use efficiency. Although PSB have been recently reported to hydrolyze PolyP, the plant…
View article: Microbial Catabolic Activity: Methods, Pertinence, and Potential Interest for Improving Microbial Inoculant Efficiency
Microbial Catabolic Activity: Methods, Pertinence, and Potential Interest for Improving Microbial Inoculant Efficiency Open
Microbial catabolic activity (MCA) defined as the degrading activity of microorganisms toward various organic compounds for their growth and energy is commonly used to assess soil microbial function potential. For its measure, several meth…
View article: Inoculation with rhizobacterial consortia alleviates combined water and phosphorus deficit stress in intercropped faba bean and wheat
Inoculation with rhizobacterial consortia alleviates combined water and phosphorus deficit stress in intercropped faba bean and wheat Open
Our study aimed to assess the role of inoculation of faba bean/wheat intercrops with selected rhizobacterial consortia (composed of one rhizobium and two P solubilizing bacteria “PSB”) to alleviate the effects of combined water deficit and…
View article: Editorial: Rhizospheric microbiota-plant interactions: A bioremediation strategy for inorganic pollutants
Editorial: Rhizospheric microbiota-plant interactions: A bioremediation strategy for inorganic pollutants Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Microbiol., 22 March 2023Sec. Microbe and Virus Interactions with Plants Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1174634
View article: Siccibacter colletis as a member of the plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria consortium to improve faba-bean growth and alleviate phosphorus deficiency stress
Siccibacter colletis as a member of the plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria consortium to improve faba-bean growth and alleviate phosphorus deficiency stress Open
The rhizosphere is a hot spot and a source of beneficial microorganisms known as plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). From the alfalfa ( Medicago sativa ) rhizosphere, 115 bacteria were isolated, and from the screening for PGP trai…
View article: Screening of potential phosphate solubilizing bacteria inoculants should consider the contrast in phosphorus bio-solubilization rate along with plant growth promotion and phosphorus use efficiency
Screening of potential phosphate solubilizing bacteria inoculants should consider the contrast in phosphorus bio-solubilization rate along with plant growth promotion and phosphorus use efficiency Open
Aims Although phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) have been globally reported to improve soil phosphorus (P) availability and plant growth, technical gaps such as the lack of an ideal screening approach, is yet to be addressed. The poten…
View article: Polyphosphate fertilizer use efficiency strongly relies on soil physicochemical properties and root-microbial activities
Polyphosphate fertilizer use efficiency strongly relies on soil physicochemical properties and root-microbial activities Open
Limited phosphorus (P) bioavailability restricts global agriculture and food production. This element is considered the least plant-available nutrient, and it is highly susceptible to immobilization in the soil matrix. Among the mineral fe…
View article: Polyphosphate application influences morpho-physiological root traits involved in P acquisition and durum wheat growth performance
Polyphosphate application influences morpho-physiological root traits involved in P acquisition and durum wheat growth performance Open
Background Among phosphate (P) fertilizers, polyphosphates (PolyPs) have shown promising results in terms of crop yield and plant P nutrition. However, compared to conventional P inputs, very little is known on the impact of PolyPs fertili…
View article: Legume-based intercropping systems promote beneficial rhizobacterial community and crop yield under stressing conditions
Legume-based intercropping systems promote beneficial rhizobacterial community and crop yield under stressing conditions Open
Intercropping is an adapted farming system to optimize resource-use efficiency and crop yield, particularly in low input agricultural systems. Due to the beneficial eco-agricultural effects of grain legumes, their integration in mixed crop…
View article: Co-inoculation With Rhizobacteria and Mycorrhizae Can Improve Wheat/Faba Bean Intercrop Performance Under Field Conditions
Co-inoculation With Rhizobacteria and Mycorrhizae Can Improve Wheat/Faba Bean Intercrop Performance Under Field Conditions Open
Current challenges of climate changes and demographic expansion have imposed increasing awareness about innovation in sustainable agricultural practices. Farming practices like intercropping have many benefits in terms of nutrient use and …
View article: Symbiotic interactions between a newly identified native mycorrhizal fungi complex and the endemic tree <i>Argania spinosa</i> mediate growth, photosynthesis, and enzymatic responses under drought stress conditions
Symbiotic interactions between a newly identified native mycorrhizal fungi complex and the endemic tree <i>Argania spinosa</i> mediate growth, photosynthesis, and enzymatic responses under drought stress conditions Open
Water deficit or drought is the most important abiotic stress limiting plant growth performance and plant community development; this is typical in the Mediterranean area where plants are often severely and permanently water limited. Such …
View article: Phosphate bacterial solubilization: A key rhizosphere driving force enabling higher P use efficiency and crop productivity
Phosphate bacterial solubilization: A key rhizosphere driving force enabling higher P use efficiency and crop productivity Open
We first recognize the important contribution of PSB to sustain crop production, which requires a rational approach for both screening and evaluation of PSB enabling an accurate assessment of the bacterial effects both alone and in intertw…
View article: Faba Bean Variety Mixture Can Modulate Faba Bean–Wheat Intercrop Performance Under Water Limitation
Faba Bean Variety Mixture Can Modulate Faba Bean–Wheat Intercrop Performance Under Water Limitation Open
Commercial legume varieties vary in terms of their drought tolerance when grown as sole crops, though relatively little is known about how legume variety selection affects cereal–legume intercrop performance under drought conditions. This …
View article: Will Phosphate Bio-Solubilization Stimulate Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Grain Legumes?
Will Phosphate Bio-Solubilization Stimulate Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Grain Legumes? Open
Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) refers to a bacterially mediated process by which atmospheric N 2 is reduced, either symbiotically or non-symbiotically, into ammonia (NH 3 ) in the presence of the enzyme complex nitrogenase. In N 2 -fix…
View article: Nitrogen Fixing Azotobacter Species as Potential Soil Biological Enhancers for Crop Nutrition and Yield Stability
Nitrogen Fixing Azotobacter Species as Potential Soil Biological Enhancers for Crop Nutrition and Yield Stability Open
Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) refers to a microbial mediated process based upon an enzymatic “Nitrogenase” conversion of atmospheric nitrogen (N 2 ) into ammonium readily absorbable by roots. N 2 -fixing microorganisms collectively te…
View article: Phosphate Solubilizing Rhizobacteria Could Have a Stronger Influence on Wheat Root Traits and Aboveground Physiology Than Rhizosphere P Solubilization
Phosphate Solubilizing Rhizobacteria Could Have a Stronger Influence on Wheat Root Traits and Aboveground Physiology Than Rhizosphere P Solubilization Open
Limited P availability in several agricultural areas is one of the key challenges facing current agriculture. Exploiting P-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) has been an emerging bio-solution for a higher rhizosphere P-availability, meanwhile the…
View article: Does innovative P fertilization enhance P use efficiency and plant stress tolerance?
Does innovative P fertilization enhance P use efficiency and plant stress tolerance? Open
In Africa, agriculture is by far the economic sector that contributes most to the local development and employment incomes. However, limited water availability, nutrient deficiency, soil salinity and plant diseases are, among others, the m…