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View article: In Vitro and In Ovo Toxicity Analysis of Lipopeptides Biosurfactants Produced by <i>Bacillus velezensis</i> Strain AF_3B
In Vitro and In Ovo Toxicity Analysis of Lipopeptides Biosurfactants Produced by <i>Bacillus velezensis</i> Strain AF_3B Open
Biosurfactants are increasingly recognized for their versatile applications across industries, including bioremediation and pharmaceuticals. Among these, lipopeptides, produced notably by Bacillus species, demonstrate promising surface act…
View article: In Vitro and In Vivo Interventions Reveal the Health Benefits of Levan-Type Exopolysaccharide Produced by a Fish Gut Isolate Lactobacillus reuteri FW2
In Vitro and In Vivo Interventions Reveal the Health Benefits of Levan-Type Exopolysaccharide Produced by a Fish Gut Isolate Lactobacillus reuteri FW2 Open
Microorganisms synthesize diverse types of exopolysaccharides (EPSs). EPSs with varying structural and physical properties can demonstrate unique health benefits, which allow for their tailored applications as functional foods such as preb…
View article: Application of Combined Irradiation Mutagenesis Technique for Hyperproduction of Surfactin in <i>Bacillus velezensis</i> Strain AF_3B
Application of Combined Irradiation Mutagenesis Technique for Hyperproduction of Surfactin in <i>Bacillus velezensis</i> Strain AF_3B Open
The major challenge in large‐scale industrial use of lipopeptide surfactin is the low yield by indigenous bacterial strains and the higher cost of its production that have been proved as a limiting factor in commercial applications. Theref…
View article: Development of bacteria-based bioorganic phosphate fertilizer enriched with rock phosphate for sustainable wheat production
Development of bacteria-based bioorganic phosphate fertilizer enriched with rock phosphate for sustainable wheat production Open
Phosphorous (P) is a limiting macronutrient for crop growth. Its deficiency prevents plant development leading to an extensive use of phosphatic fertilizers globally. Bio-organic phosphate (BOP) fertilizer provides a sustainable approach t…
View article: Bioactive Streptomycetes: A Powerful Tool to Synthesize Diverse Nanoparticles With Multifarious Properties
Bioactive Streptomycetes: A Powerful Tool to Synthesize Diverse Nanoparticles With Multifarious Properties Open
Nanobiotechnology has gained significant attention due to its capacity to generate substantial benefits through the integration of microbial biotechnology and nanotechnology. Among microbial organisms, Actinomycetes, particularly the promi…
View article: Draft genome sequence of extracellular enzyme-producing <i>Bacillus paralicheniformis</i> strain NBG-07
Draft genome sequence of extracellular enzyme-producing <i>Bacillus paralicheniformis</i> strain NBG-07 Open
The genome of Bacillus paralicheniformis strain NBG-07 was sequenced using Illumina sequencing due to its ability to produce thermostable enzymes of industrial importance. The strain was isolated from the soil. Annotation of the draft geno…
View article: Dietary Supplementation of Microbial Dextran and Inulin Exerts Hypocholesterolemic Effects and Modulates Gut Microbiota in BALB/c Mice Models
Dietary Supplementation of Microbial Dextran and Inulin Exerts Hypocholesterolemic Effects and Modulates Gut Microbiota in BALB/c Mice Models Open
Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPSs), having great structural diversity, have gained tremendous interest for their prebiotic effects. In the present study, mice models were used to investigate if microbial dextran and inulin-type EPSs could…
View article: Mitigation of water scarcity with sustained growth of Rice by plant growth promoting bacteria
Mitigation of water scarcity with sustained growth of Rice by plant growth promoting bacteria Open
Climate change augments the risk to food security by inducing drought stress and a drastic decline in global rice production. Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) have been known to improve plant growth under drought stress. Here in the …
View article: Coal biotransformations under aerobic conditions: screening and characterization of potential biocatalysts
Coal biotransformations under aerobic conditions: screening and characterization of potential biocatalysts Open
Coal is one of the important energy sources; however, the direct combustion of raw coals is discouraged due to their low calorific value and the production of harmful gases. Microbial transformation of coal is an eco-friendly method to con…
View article: Draft Genome Sequences of Bacillus velezensis Strains AF_3B and OS2, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Strain BS9, Bacillus halotolerans Strain A1, and <i>Bacillus</i> sp. Strain BS3, Producing Biosurfactants with Antimicrobial Potential
Draft Genome Sequences of Bacillus velezensis Strains AF_3B and OS2, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Strain BS9, Bacillus halotolerans Strain A1, and <i>Bacillus</i> sp. Strain BS3, Producing Biosurfactants with Antimicrobial Potential Open
Five environmental Bacillus strains were sequenced, of which three were isolated from the rhizosphere of agricultural soil and one each from Attock Oil Refinery and Khewra Salt Mine in Pakistan. The strains can be used for plant growth pro…
View article: Draft Genome Sequence of <i>Streptomyces</i> sp. Strain R1, Isolated from Water Canal Sediments, Possessing Antimicrobial and Plant Growth Promoting Capabilities
Draft Genome Sequence of <i>Streptomyces</i> sp. Strain R1, Isolated from Water Canal Sediments, Possessing Antimicrobial and Plant Growth Promoting Capabilities Open
We present the genome sequence of Streptomyces sp. strain R1, isolated from water canal sediments and possessing genes responsible for antimicrobial metabolites and plant growth promotion. The genome assembly contains 7,936,694 bp with 72.…
View article: Revealing Genome-Based Biosynthetic Potential of Streptomyces sp. BR123 Isolated from Sunflower Rhizosphere with Broad Spectrum Antimicrobial Activity
Revealing Genome-Based Biosynthetic Potential of Streptomyces sp. BR123 Isolated from Sunflower Rhizosphere with Broad Spectrum Antimicrobial Activity Open
Actinomycetes, most notably the genus Streptomyces, have great importance due to their role in the discovery of new natural products, especially for finding antimicrobial secondary metabolites that are useful in the medicinal science and b…
View article: Biodegradation and Subsequent Toxicity Reduction of Co-contaminants Tribenuron Methyl and Metsulfuron Methyl by a Bacterial Consortium B2R
Biodegradation and Subsequent Toxicity Reduction of Co-contaminants Tribenuron Methyl and Metsulfuron Methyl by a Bacterial Consortium B2R Open
AllyMax is a widely used herbicide formulation in wheat-rice cropping areas of the world. The residues of its active ingredients, tribenuron methyl (TBM) and metsulfuron methyl (MET), persist in soil and water as co-contaminants, and cause…
View article: Whole Genome Sequence Analysis of a Novel Apilactobacillus Species from Giant Honeybee (Apis dorsata) Gut Reveals Occurrence of Genetic Elements Coding Prebiotic and Probiotic Traits
Whole Genome Sequence Analysis of a Novel Apilactobacillus Species from Giant Honeybee (Apis dorsata) Gut Reveals Occurrence of Genetic Elements Coding Prebiotic and Probiotic Traits Open
Apilactobacillus spp. are classified as obligate fructophilic lactic acid bacteria (FLAB) that inhabit fructose-rich niches such as honeybee gut. Lactic acid bacteria are an important component of the gut microbiome and play a crucial role…
View article: Draft Genome Sequence of <i>Streptomyces</i> sp. Strain BR123, Endowed with Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Potential
Draft Genome Sequence of <i>Streptomyces</i> sp. Strain BR123, Endowed with Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Potential Open
The genome of Streptomyces sp. strain BR123, isolated from rhizospheric soil that exhibited promising antimicrobial properties, was sequenced and assembled. Here, we report an 8,157,040-bp genome sequence with a G+C content of 72.63%. This…
View article: Production and characterization of a high molecular weight levan and fructooligosaccharides from a rhizospheric isolate of Bacillus aryabhattai
Production and characterization of a high molecular weight levan and fructooligosaccharides from a rhizospheric isolate of Bacillus aryabhattai Open
Bacillus aryabhattai GYC2-3 strain, capable of synthesizing EPS, was isolated from the rhizosphere of Taraxacum spp. plant. The EPS was identified as levan by C-13 NMR spectroscopy and methylation analysis. The levan produced had a high we…