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View article: Rumen microbiota–host interactions regulate intramuscular fat deposition in cattle via the alpha-linolenic acid–fatty acid β-oxidation/L-carnitine–MPO axis
Rumen microbiota–host interactions regulate intramuscular fat deposition in cattle via the alpha-linolenic acid–fatty acid β-oxidation/L-carnitine–MPO axis Open
This study reveals that Moheibacter, Cnuella, Gaetbulibacter, and Lacibacte play central regulatory roles in intramuscular fat deposition in beef cattle via the α-linolenic acid-fatty acid β-oxidation/L-carnitine-MPO axis. These findings h…
Metabolic modulation by antibiotic levofloxacin alters Cis-bifenthrin-induced neurotoxicity in amphibian tadpoles Open
Synthetic pyrethroids (SPs) and fluoroquinolones (FQs) are widely detected in aquatic environments and food chains, raising growing concern over their combined toxicity. However, the interaction between antibiotics and pesticides, particul…
View article: pH calibration allows accurate glucose detection in interstitial fluid via reverse iontophoresis
pH calibration allows accurate glucose detection in interstitial fluid via reverse iontophoresis Open
Reverse iontophoresis (RI) is a promising non-invasive, wearable technology for the transdermal extraction of interstitial fluid (ISF), which contains rich biomarkers relevant to health status. Despite the advancement of wearable sensors, …
View article: Multi-omics analyses reveal the virulence differentiation underlying natural variation in <i>Burkholderia gladioli</i>
Multi-omics analyses reveal the virulence differentiation underlying natural variation in <i>Burkholderia gladioli</i> Open
Burkholderia gladioli is a critical pathogen causing bacterial panicle blight in rice, severely threatening global rice yield and grain quality. Here, B. gladioli strains were isolated and identified from two rice fields exhibiting markedl…
View article: Periodontopathic bacteria in rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis: bridging clinical associations to molecular mechanisms
Periodontopathic bacteria in rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis: bridging clinical associations to molecular mechanisms Open
Periodontitis (PD) is a chronic inflammatory disease linked to microbial dysbiosis, while rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA). Despite their distinct etiologies,…
View article: Elucidating fungicide complex formation mechanisms with Phytophthora infestans target proteins: In silico insights
Elucidating fungicide complex formation mechanisms with Phytophthora infestans target proteins: In silico insights Open
The development of new pesticides as well as new approaches in their application are important challenges for food security. Currently, bioinformatics methods are useful for searching and designing models of molecular target structures, in…
View article: Microbiome-mediated environmental adaptation in tea plants and its potential applications
Microbiome-mediated environmental adaptation in tea plants and its potential applications Open
We provides a comprehensive summary of the regulations governing the assembly of tea plant microbiome, elucidated the various factors regulating microbial environment and explored the potential functions of the microorganisms, indicating t…
View article: Soil microbiome bacteria protect plants against filamentous fungal infections via intercellular contacts
Soil microbiome bacteria protect plants against filamentous fungal infections via intercellular contacts Open
Bacterial–fungal interaction (BFI) has significant implications for the health of host plants. While the diffusible antibiotic metabolite-mediated competition in BFI has been extensively characterized, the impact of intercellular contact r…
View article: Epigenetic landscape underlying plant-microbiome chemical communication
Epigenetic landscape underlying plant-microbiome chemical communication Open
Chemical communication, a universal mode among the interactive members within dynamic plant-microbiome systems, fundamentally drives coevolutionary trajectories. Emerging evidence suggests the critical role of epigenetic regulation in chem…
View article: Contact-dependent killing: a prevalent yet overlooked microbial interaction pattern with significant implications for sustainable agriculture
Contact-dependent killing: a prevalent yet overlooked microbial interaction pattern with significant implications for sustainable agriculture Open
Plant diseases present a substantial threat to global food security, and biocontrol offers a promising avenue for managing crop diseases sustainably in agriculture. The production and secretion of diverse diffusible antimicrobial chemicals…
View article: Early surveillance of rice bakanae disease using deep learning and hyperspectral imaging
Early surveillance of rice bakanae disease using deep learning and hyperspectral imaging Open
Bakanae disease, caused by Fusarium fujikuroi, poses a significant threat to rice production and has been observed in most rice-growing regions. The disease symptoms caused by different pathogens may vary, including elongated and weak stem…
Gut pathobiome mediates behavioral and developmental disorders in biotoxin-exposed amphibians Open
Emerging evidence suggests a link between alterations in the gut microbiome and adverse health outcomes in the hosts exposed to environmental pollutants. Yet, the causal relationships and underlying mechanisms remain largely undefined. Her…
View article: Exploring biodiversity and ethnobotanical significance of Solanum species in Uzbekistan: unveiling the cultural wealth and ethnopharmacological uses
Exploring biodiversity and ethnobotanical significance of Solanum species in Uzbekistan: unveiling the cultural wealth and ethnopharmacological uses Open
Despite its millennial existence and empirical documentation, the ethnological knowledge of herbs is a more recent phenomenon. The knowledge of their historical uses as food, medicine, source of income and small-scale businesses, and the s…
View article: Type IV secretion system effector sabotages multiple defense systems in a competing bacterium
Type IV secretion system effector sabotages multiple defense systems in a competing bacterium Open
Effector proteins secreted by bacteria that infect mammalian and plant cells often subdue eukaryotic host cell defenses by simultaneously affecting multiple targets. However, instances when a bacterial effector injected in the competing ba…
View article: Seed microbiome‐mediated herbicide resistance evolution in weeds
Seed microbiome‐mediated herbicide resistance evolution in weeds Open
See also the Commentary on this article by Zhang et al ., 242 : 327–330 .
Predicting rice diseases using advanced technologies at different scales: present status and future perspectives Open
The past few years have witnessed significant progress in emerging disease detection techniques for accurately and rapidly tracking rice diseases and predicting potential solutions. In this review we focus on image processing techniques us…
View article: Macrofungi as Medicinal Resources in Uzbekistan: Biodiversity, Ethnomycology, and Ethnomedicinal Practices
Macrofungi as Medicinal Resources in Uzbekistan: Biodiversity, Ethnomycology, and Ethnomedicinal Practices Open
Interest in edible and medicinal macrofungi is millennial in terms of their uses in health and food products in Central Asia, while interest in inedible and medicinal macrofungi has grown in popularity in recent years. Edible and inedible …
View article: Editorial: Rhizosphere microbiome engineering for crop cultivation
Editorial: Rhizosphere microbiome engineering for crop cultivation Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol., 29 August 2023Sec. Bioprocess Engineering Volume 11 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2023.1267442
View article: Plant pathogenesis: Toward multidimensional understanding of the microbiome
Plant pathogenesis: Toward multidimensional understanding of the microbiome Open
Single pathogen‐targeted disease management measure has shown drawbacks in field efficacy under the scenario of global change. An in‐depth understanding of plant pathogenesis will provide a promising solution but faces the challenges of th…
View article: Comparison of Degradation of Lignin-containing Wastewaters in the Presence of Different Microbial Consortia
Comparison of Degradation of Lignin-containing Wastewaters in the Presence of Different Microbial Consortia Open
Lignin-containing wastewater treatment by different microbial consortia were studied in this research. The special microbial consortia (J-6 and J-1) obtained from decayed wooden relics were selected. The bacteria of original microbial cons…
View article: Soterobionts: disease-preventing microorganisms and proposed strategies to facilitate their discovery
Soterobionts: disease-preventing microorganisms and proposed strategies to facilitate their discovery Open
Crop production and the food security that it provides are currently threatened worldwide by plant pathogens. Conventional control measures, such as breeding for resistant plants, are progressively losing their efficacy due to rapidly evol…
View article: Editorial: The phyllosphere microbiome
Editorial: The phyllosphere microbiome Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Plant Sci., 22 June 2023Sec. Plant Symbiotic Interactions Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1234843
View article: The impact paths of BMI on growth stage enterprises in Sichuan China: a perspective of environment-strategy synergy
The impact paths of BMI on growth stage enterprises in Sichuan China: a perspective of environment-strategy synergy Open
Business model innovation leads to the high performance of the growth-stage enterprises that needs to meet certain conditions. The sole implementation of novel nor efficient BMI cannot bring high performance to the growth-stage enterprises…
View article: Characterization of the chemical fungicides-responsive and bacterial pathogen-preventing <i>Bacillus licheniformis</i> in rice spikelet
Characterization of the chemical fungicides-responsive and bacterial pathogen-preventing <i>Bacillus licheniformis</i> in rice spikelet Open
Seed-borne bacterial pathogens cause severe yield loss and biotoxin contamination in rice, leading to increasing concern on the global food supply and environmental safety. Plant native microbes play an important role in defending against …
View article: Microbiome Research as an Effective Driver of Success Stories in Agrifood Systems – A Selection of Case Studies
Microbiome Research as an Effective Driver of Success Stories in Agrifood Systems – A Selection of Case Studies Open
Increasing knowledge of the microbiome has led to significant advancements in the agrifood system. Case studies based on microbiome applications have been reported worldwide and, in this review, we have selected 14 success stories that sho…