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View article: Plant–microbe synergy: employing coastal plant bacteria for wheat prosperity under combined saline and heat stress
Plant–microbe synergy: employing coastal plant bacteria for wheat prosperity under combined saline and heat stress Open
Environmental stresses due to climate changes, such as high temperatures and land degradation, significantly impact crop yield, making innovative strategies necessary to increase plant stress tolerance. This study investigates the potentia…
View article: Plant-microbe Synergy: Employing Coastal Plant Bacteria for Wheat Prosperity under Combined Saline and Heat Stress
Plant-microbe Synergy: Employing Coastal Plant Bacteria for Wheat Prosperity under Combined Saline and Heat Stress Open
Environmental stresses due to climate changes, such as high temperatures and land degradation, significantly impact crop yield, making innovative strategies necessary to increase plant stress tolerance. This study investigates the potentia…
View article: Trace metals availability controls terminal electron acceptor utilization in <i>Escherichia coli</i>
Trace metals availability controls terminal electron acceptor utilization in <i>Escherichia coli</i> Open
Trace metals play an essential role in the metabolism of all living organisms and many metal-containing enzymes contribute to key physiological and ecological processes such as aerobic and anaerobic respiration, photosynthesis, carbon and …
View article: The triterpenoid curcumene mediates the relative hydrophilicity of <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> spores
The triterpenoid curcumene mediates the relative hydrophilicity of <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> spores Open
Spores of Bacillus subtilis are surrounded and protected by the coat and the crust, multi-layered structures mainly made of proteins and polysaccharides. These polysaccharides are covalently linked to some of the coat and crust proteins an…
View article: An Algerian Soil-Living Streptomyces alboflavus Strain as Source of Antifungal Compounds for the Management of the Pea Pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. pisi
An Algerian Soil-Living Streptomyces alboflavus Strain as Source of Antifungal Compounds for the Management of the Pea Pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. pisi Open
Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. pisi (Fop) poses significant threats to pea cultivation worldwide. Controlling this disease is mainly achieved through the integration of various disease management procedures, among which …
View article: Potentialities of Technosol-isolated PGPB consortium in promoting plant growth in lettuce seedlings
Potentialities of Technosol-isolated PGPB consortium in promoting plant growth in lettuce seedlings Open
Background and aims Reducing land degradation and safeguarding agricultural productions ensures the provision of ecosystem services and economic welfare, as highlighted by the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Among the promising solutio…
View article: Antifungal Activity of Ageritin, a Ribotoxin-like Protein from Cyclocybe aegerita Edible Mushroom, against Phytopathogenic Fungi
Antifungal Activity of Ageritin, a Ribotoxin-like Protein from Cyclocybe aegerita Edible Mushroom, against Phytopathogenic Fungi Open
Ageritin from poplar mushrooms is a specific endonuclease that hydrolyzes a single phosphodiester bond located in the sarcin-ricin loop (SRL) of the large rRNA, thereby blocking protein synthesis. Considering the possible biotechnological …
View article: Probiotics as an Alternative to Antibiotics: Genomic and Physiological Characterization of Aerobic Spore Formers from the Human Intestine
Probiotics as an Alternative to Antibiotics: Genomic and Physiological Characterization of Aerobic Spore Formers from the Human Intestine Open
A total of thirty-two aerobic spore former strains were isolated from intestinal samples of healthy children and analyzed for their hemolytic and antibiotic-resistant activities. Four strains selected as non-hemolytic and sensitive to all …
View article: The Bacterial Spore as a Mucosal Vaccine Delivery System
The Bacterial Spore as a Mucosal Vaccine Delivery System Open
The development of efficient mucosal vaccines is strongly dependent on the use of appropriate vectors. Various biological systems or synthetic nanoparticles have been proposed to display and deliver antigens to mucosal surfaces. The Bacill…
View article: Aerobic Spore Formers from the Human Intestine: Genomic and Physiological Characterization of Potential Probiotic Strains
Aerobic Spore Formers from the Human Intestine: Genomic and Physiological Characterization of Potential Probiotic Strains Open
A total of thirty-two aerobic spore former strains were isolated from intestinal samples of healthy children and analyzed for their hemolytic and antibiotic-resistance activities. Four strains selected as non-hemolytic and sensitive to all…
View article: Fighting nosocomial antibiotic-resistant infections through rapid and sensitive isothermal amplification-powered point-of-care (POC) diagnostics
Fighting nosocomial antibiotic-resistant infections through rapid and sensitive isothermal amplification-powered point-of-care (POC) diagnostics Open
Point-of-care nucleic acid screening is a crucial clinical practice for addressing nosocomial infections in developed and developing countries, as well as in settings where a centralized laboratory approach encounters limitations. This rap…
View article: Bacterial Spore-Based Delivery System: 20 Years of a Versatile Approach for Innovative Vaccines
Bacterial Spore-Based Delivery System: 20 Years of a Versatile Approach for Innovative Vaccines Open
Mucosal vaccines offer several advantages over injectable conventional vaccines, such as the induction of adaptive immunity, with secretory IgA production at the entry site of most pathogens, and needle-less vaccinations. Despite their pot…
View article: The Bacterial Spore as a Mucosal Vaccine Delivery System
The Bacterial Spore as a Mucosal Vaccine Delivery System Open
The development of efficient mucosal vaccines is strongly dependent on the use of appropriate vectors. Various biological systems or synthetic nanoparticles have been proposed to display and deliver antigens to mucosal surfaces. The Bacill…
View article: Bacterial Spore-Based Delivery System: 20 Years of a Versatile Approach for Innovative Vaccines
Bacterial Spore-Based Delivery System: 20 Years of a Versatile Approach for Innovative Vaccines Open
Mucosal vaccines offer several advantages over injectable conventional vaccines, such as adaptive immunity induction, secretory IgA production at the entry site of most pathogens, and needleless vaccinations. Despite their potential, only …
View article: Alternaria alternata Isolated from Infected Pears (Pyrus communis) in Italy Produces Non-Host Toxins and Hydrolytic Enzymes as Infection Mechanisms and Exhibits Competitive Exclusion against Botrytis cinerea in Co-Infected Host Fruits
Alternaria alternata Isolated from Infected Pears (Pyrus communis) in Italy Produces Non-Host Toxins and Hydrolytic Enzymes as Infection Mechanisms and Exhibits Competitive Exclusion against Botrytis cinerea in Co-Infected Host Fruits Open
Alternaria alternata is one of the most devastating phytopathogenic fungi. This microorganism causes black spots in many fruits and vegetables worldwide, generating significant post-harvest losses. In this study, an A. alternata strain, is…
View article: Sporulation efficiency and spore quality in a human intestinal isolate of Bacillus cereus
Sporulation efficiency and spore quality in a human intestinal isolate of Bacillus cereus Open
Bacteria classified as Bacillus cereus sensu stricto cause two different type of gastrointestinal diseases associated with food poisoning. Outbreaks of this opportunistic pathogen are generally due to the resistance of its spores to heat, …
View article: Insights into the Phytopathogenicity of Alternaria alternata Isolated from Infected Pears (Pyrus communis) in Italy: Enzymatic Activity and Production of Non-Host Toxins
Insights into the Phytopathogenicity of Alternaria alternata Isolated from Infected Pears (Pyrus communis) in Italy: Enzymatic Activity and Production of Non-Host Toxins Open
This lack of information is due to the primary role of HSTs in fungal pathogenesis, which often masks the functions of NSTs and CWDEs. So, the toxic effects of A. alternata metabolites due to NSTs and CWDEs have received minor attention th…
View article: CotG Mediates Spore Surface Permeability in Bacillus subtilis
CotG Mediates Spore Surface Permeability in Bacillus subtilis Open
Bacterial spores are quiescent cells extremely resistant to a variety of unphysiological conditions, including the presence of lytic enzymes. Such resistance is also due to the limited permeability of the spore surface, which does not allo…
View article: Plant Growth-Promoting Bacterial Consortia as a Strategy to Alleviate Drought Stress in Spinacia oleracea
Plant Growth-Promoting Bacterial Consortia as a Strategy to Alleviate Drought Stress in Spinacia oleracea Open
Drought stress is one of the most severe abiotic stresses affecting soil fertility and plant health, and due to climate change, it is destined to increase even further, becoming a serious threat to crop production. An efficient, eco-friend…
View article: Sporulation efficiency and spore quality in a human intestinal isolate of <i>Bacillus cereus</i>
Sporulation efficiency and spore quality in a human intestinal isolate of <i>Bacillus cereus</i> Open
The Bacillus cereus group is a species complex of the Bacillus genus that includes several closely related species. Within this group, bacteria indicated as B. cereus sensu stricto ( B. cereus ) are the causative agent of two different typ…
View article: Specialized Metabolites from the Allelopathic Plant Retama raetam as Potential Biopesticides
Specialized Metabolites from the Allelopathic Plant Retama raetam as Potential Biopesticides Open
To cope with the rising food demand, modern agriculture practices are based on the indiscriminate use of agrochemicals. Although this strategy leads to a temporary solution, it also severely damages the environment, representing a risk to …
View article: CCDC 2121226: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2121226: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: <scp>CotG</scp> controls spore surface formation in response to the temperature of growth in <i>Bacillus subtilis</i>
<span>CotG</span> controls spore surface formation in response to the temperature of growth in <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> Open
Summary Bacterial spores of the Bacillus genus are ubiquitous in nature and are commonly isolated from a variety of diverse environments. Such wide distribution mainly reflects the spore resistance properties but some Bacillus species can …
View article: Bacillus subtilis spores as delivery system for nasal Plasmodium falciparum circumsporozoite surface protein immunization in a murine model
Bacillus subtilis spores as delivery system for nasal Plasmodium falciparum circumsporozoite surface protein immunization in a murine model Open
Malaria remains a widespread public health problem in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, and there is still no vaccine available for full protection. In recent years, it has been observed that spores of Bacillus subtillis c…
View article: Pseudomonas fluorescens Showing Antifungal Activity against Macrophomina phaseolina, a Severe Pathogenic Fungus of Soybean, Produces Phenazine as the Main Active Metabolite
Pseudomonas fluorescens Showing Antifungal Activity against Macrophomina phaseolina, a Severe Pathogenic Fungus of Soybean, Produces Phenazine as the Main Active Metabolite Open
Pseudomonas fluorescens 9 and Bacillus subtilis 54, proposed as biofungicides to control Macrophomina phaseolina, a dangerous pathogen of soybean and other crops, were grown in vitro to evaluate their ability to produce metabolites with an…
View article: Phenazine-1-Carboxylic Acid (PCA), Produced for the First Time as an Antifungal Metabolite by <i>Truncatella angustata</i>, a Causal Agent of Grapevine Trunk Diseases (GTDs) in Iran
Phenazine-1-Carboxylic Acid (PCA), Produced for the First Time as an Antifungal Metabolite by <i>Truncatella angustata</i>, a Causal Agent of Grapevine Trunk Diseases (GTDs) in Iran Open
The phytopathogenic fungus Truncatella angustata, associated with grapevine trunk diseases (GTDs) in Iran, produces the well-known secondary metabolite isocoumumarin (+)-6-hyroxyramulosin and surprisingly also phenazine-1-carboxylic acid (…
View article: Genomic and Physiological Characterization of Bacilli Isolated From Salt-Pans With Plant Growth Promoting Features
Genomic and Physiological Characterization of Bacilli Isolated From Salt-Pans With Plant Growth Promoting Features Open
Massive application of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has been the main strategy used to cope with the rising crop demands in the last decades. The indiscriminate use of chemicals while providing a temporary solution to food demand ha…