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View article: Integrating metabolomics and transcriptomics for SynCom-driven rhizomicrobiome engineering in salinity-stressed rice
Integrating metabolomics and transcriptomics for SynCom-driven rhizomicrobiome engineering in salinity-stressed rice Open
Ensuring food security is increasingly difficult as salinity stress, intensified by climate change, reduces crop yields and causes frequent harvest failures, especially in coastal regions. Synthetic community (SynCom)-driven rhizomicrobiom…
View article: How Lavender Oil Can Help Protect Your Brain
How Lavender Oil Can Help Protect Your Brain Open
Our brain works by sending tiny messages between cells called neurons. These messages travel across small spaces called synapses, helped by special chemicals. One important part of this process is the AMPA receptor, it is like a tiny gate …
View article: Bacteriological and molecular study of Salmonella spp and rotavirus isolated from diarrheal calves
Bacteriological and molecular study of Salmonella spp and rotavirus isolated from diarrheal calves Open
Neonatal calf diarrhea represents an essential health challenge for livestock care because of its profound financial loss and extensive death rates among neonatal calves. A purpose of this research was to separate and identify bacterial an…
View article: Comprehensive genomic analysis of Sinorhizobium meliloti isolates associated with fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn.) from diverse agroclimatic regions of India
Comprehensive genomic analysis of Sinorhizobium meliloti isolates associated with fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn.) from diverse agroclimatic regions of India Open
Sinorhizobium sp. enhances plant vitality and stress resilience and improves soil structure. Underscoring their significance as agriculturally important bioagents for increased agricultural productivity requires understanding their taxonom…
View article: Endophytes: key role players for sustainable agriculture: mechanisms, omics insights and future prospects
Endophytes: key role players for sustainable agriculture: mechanisms, omics insights and future prospects Open
Endophytic microorganisms, including bacterial and fungal species, establish symbiotic relationships within plant tissues, contributing to plant growth, nutrient acquisition, and stress resilience. In this review, multiple roles of endophy…
View article: A review on microbe–mineral transformations and their impact on plant growth
A review on microbe–mineral transformations and their impact on plant growth Open
Mineral–microbe interaction is a driving environmental changes, regulating the biogeochemical cycling of elements, and contributing to the formation of ore deposits. Microorganisms are fundamental to mineral transformation processes, exert…
View article: Cyanobacterial phycocyanin: an emerging green biomolecule with antioxidant activities and potential health benefits
Cyanobacterial phycocyanin: an emerging green biomolecule with antioxidant activities and potential health benefits Open
Cyanobacteria phycocyanin, or C-phycocyanin (C-PC), is one of the natural blue colour-harvesting pigments of the phycobiliprotein groups in both cyanobacteria and red algae. It has attracted interest due to its effective antioxidant action…
View article: Deciphering highly potent natural abscisic acid agonists for binding to pyrabactin resistance 1 receptor through computational approaches
Deciphering highly potent natural abscisic acid agonists for binding to pyrabactin resistance 1 receptor through computational approaches Open
Abscisic acid (ABA) agonists bind to the same receptors as ABA in plant cells and exhibit similar physiological effects. Even though synthetic ABA agonists like Pyrabactin, Quinabactin, Cyanabactin, and Opabactin can bind to the PYR1 recep…
View article: Drug Designing and Molecular Dynamics Identifies Cyanobacterial Nodularin-R as the Candidate Molecule Against SARS‒CoV‒2 Main Protease (Mpro)
Drug Designing and Molecular Dynamics Identifies Cyanobacterial Nodularin-R as the Candidate Molecule Against SARS‒CoV‒2 Main Protease (Mpro) Open
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a significant public health challenge. One approach to combat this virus is to develop antiviral drugs from natural products, such as those produced by cyanobacteria. Cyanobacteria produce a …
View article: Rhizobacteria consortium improves growth, yield, and phytochemicals in Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora L.)
Rhizobacteria consortium improves growth, yield, and phytochemicals in Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora L.) Open
Introduction Coffee is among the most sought-after and valued commodities because it has a high market value and serves as a soothing beverage. However, organically grown coffee remains limited. Most coffee farmers still use agrochemicals …
View article: Enhancing growth and physiological traits in alfalfa by alleviating salt stress through biochar, hydrogel, and biofertilizer applications
Enhancing growth and physiological traits in alfalfa by alleviating salt stress through biochar, hydrogel, and biofertilizer applications Open
Introduction Salinity is a significant abiotic stress that affects the growth, physiology, and yield of crop plants across the globe. Sustainable measures to mitigate saline soil and prevent yield losses require immediate attention. The pr…
View article: Halophilic rhizobacteria promote growth, physiology and salinity tolerance in Sesamum indicum L. grown under salt stress
Halophilic rhizobacteria promote growth, physiology and salinity tolerance in Sesamum indicum L. grown under salt stress Open
Introduction Salt stress is a major global issue that negatively affects plant growth and physiological processes. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are known to alleviate salt stress and promote plant growth. This study aimed to…
View article: Targeting <i>Agrobacterium tumefaciens</i>: A Computational Study on Quorum Sensing Inhibition
Targeting <i>Agrobacterium tumefaciens</i>: A Computational Study on Quorum Sensing Inhibition Open
Crown gall disease, caused by Agrobacterium tumefaciens , results in significant loss in agricultural productivity losses due to induced tumor‐like growths on various crops. The virulence of A. tumefaciens is controlled by its quorum sensi…
View article: Retraction notice to "Impact of different decontamination methods on the reduction of spiromesifen residue in chilli fruits" [Heliyon 10 (2024) e30065]
Retraction notice to "Impact of different decontamination methods on the reduction of spiromesifen residue in chilli fruits" [Heliyon 10 (2024) e30065] Open
[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30065.].
View article: The Combination of α‐Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> NP and <i>Trichoderma</i> sp. Improves Antifungal Activity Against <i>Fusarium</i> Wilt
The Combination of α‐Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> NP and <i>Trichoderma</i> sp. Improves Antifungal Activity Against <i>Fusarium</i> Wilt Open
Soil‐borne plant pathogens are the most damaging pathogens responsible for severe crop damage. A conventional chemotherapy approach to these pathogens has numerous environmental issues, while biological control agents (BCAs) are less promi…
View article: Applying microbial biostimulants and drought-tolerant genotypes to enhance barley growth and yield under drought stress
Applying microbial biostimulants and drought-tolerant genotypes to enhance barley growth and yield under drought stress Open
With climate change, the frequency of regions experiencing water scarcity is increasing annually, posing a significant challenge to crop yield. Barley, a staple crop consumed and cultivated globally, is particularly susceptible to the detr…
View article: Harnessing <i>Trichoderma asperellum</i>: Tri‐Trophic Interactions for Enhanced Black Gram Growth and Root Rot Resilience
Harnessing <i>Trichoderma asperellum</i>: Tri‐Trophic Interactions for Enhanced Black Gram Growth and Root Rot Resilience Open
Root rot caused by Macrophomina phaseolina , a common soil‐borne disease in black gram, is managed with chemical fungicides, leading to toxicity and degradation of beneficial soil microbes. Existing bioagents, like talc formulation, cause …
View article: Biofilmed-PGPR: Next-Generation Bioinoculant for Plant Growth Promotion in Rice under Changing Climate
Biofilmed-PGPR: Next-Generation Bioinoculant for Plant Growth Promotion in Rice under Changing Climate Open
The exopolysaccharide matrix of diazotrophic cyanobacteria was used to integrate phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) solubilizing bacteria, enhancing the survival of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, and ultimately the survival of bacteri…
View article: Shifts in Soil Bacterial Community Composition of Jujube Orchard Influenced by Organic Fertilizer Amendment
Shifts in Soil Bacterial Community Composition of Jujube Orchard Influenced by Organic Fertilizer Amendment Open
Organic fertilizer application in agricultural land is known to improve soil microbial processes, fertility, and yield. In particular, the changes in soil chemical composition due to multi-year application of organic fertilizers are though…
View article: Deciphering the Biocontrol Potential of <i>Trichoderma asperellum</i> (Tv1) Against <i>Fusarium</i>‐Nematode Wilt Complex in Tomato
Deciphering the Biocontrol Potential of <i>Trichoderma asperellum</i> (Tv1) Against <i>Fusarium</i>‐Nematode Wilt Complex in Tomato Open
The study assessed Trichoderma spp. as a biocontrol agent for managing wilt‐nematode complex in tomato crops, aiming to mitigate yield losses. Fusarium sp. and Meloidogyne sp. were isolated from infected plant samples and confirmed molecul…
View article: Improvement of Barley Seed Performance and Seedling Growth by Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria
Improvement of Barley Seed Performance and Seedling Growth by Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria Open
Biostimulants are widely acknowledged as an effective method to alleviate drought-induced stress in various plant species, particularly during the crucial germination stage. The goal of this study was to investigate how plant growth-promot…
View article: In silico analysis of LPMO inhibition by ethylene precursor ACCA to combat potato late blight
In silico analysis of LPMO inhibition by ethylene precursor ACCA to combat potato late blight Open
Potato late blight (PLB), caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans, severely threatens potato production worldwide. This study investigates the potential of the ethylene precursor 1-amino-cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACCA) to inhib…
View article: Harnessing Plant Growth–Promoting and Wilt‐Controlling Biopotential of a Consortium of Actinomycetes and Mycorrhizae in Pigeon Pea
Harnessing Plant Growth–Promoting and Wilt‐Controlling Biopotential of a Consortium of Actinomycetes and Mycorrhizae in Pigeon Pea Open
Fusarium‐induced wilt significantly affects the cultivation and yield of pigeon peas. This warrants sustainable disease management while promoting plant growth. The present study investigated the biopotential of coinoculation of Streptomyc…