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View article: Land use and plant genotype modulate rhizosheath traits, root-associated microbiota, and soil carbon sequestration potential
Land use and plant genotype modulate rhizosheath traits, root-associated microbiota, and soil carbon sequestration potential Open
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View article: Land Use and Plant Genotype Modulate Rhizosheath Traits, Root-Associated Microbiota, and Soil Carbon Sequestration Potential
Land Use and Plant Genotype Modulate Rhizosheath Traits, Root-Associated Microbiota, and Soil Carbon Sequestration Potential Open
Background and aims Enhancing soil carbon sequestration requires a thorough understanding of the interactions among plants, rhizosphere-associated microbiota and soil properties. Here, we investigated the interplay between pearl millet (Pe…
View article: <i>Pseudomonas brassicacearum</i>-Induced Biotite Weathering: Role of Iron Homeostasis and Two Siderophores
<i>Pseudomonas brassicacearum</i>-Induced Biotite Weathering: Role of Iron Homeostasis and Two Siderophores Open
Soil bacteria play a crucial role in enhancing mineral weathering, thereby facilitating the release of mineral structural ions into the environment. Pseudomonas brassicacearum NFM421, a root-isolated bacterium, produces two different sider…
View article: The Bacterial Genus <i>Ramlibacter</i> : Betaproteobacteria Capable of Surviving in Oligotrophic Environments Thanks to Several Shared Genetic Adaptation Traits
The Bacterial Genus <i>Ramlibacter</i> : Betaproteobacteria Capable of Surviving in Oligotrophic Environments Thanks to Several Shared Genetic Adaptation Traits Open
Ramlibacter tataouinensis , the type species of the genus Ramlibacter , is renowned for its ability to thrive in hot, arid and nutrient‐poor desert soils. To investigate whether its adaptive properties are shared across all 20 currently de…
View article: Insights into Bacterial Extracellular Vesicle Biogenesis, Functions, and Implications in Plant–Microbe Interactions
Insights into Bacterial Extracellular Vesicle Biogenesis, Functions, and Implications in Plant–Microbe Interactions Open
Plant–microbe interactions play a crucial role in shaping plant health and survival. In recent years, the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in mediating intercellular communication between plants and microbes has emerged as an intriguin…
View article: Unveiling the Hidden Messengers: Exploring the Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Plant-Microbe Interactions
Unveiling the Hidden Messengers: Exploring the Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Plant-Microbe Interactions Open
Plant-microbe interactions play a crucial role in shaping plant health and survival. In recent years, the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in mediating intercellular communication between plants and microbes has emerged as an intriguin…
View article: Unraveling the Interplay Between Root Exudates, Microbiota, and Rhizosheath Formation in Pearl Millet
Unraveling the Interplay Between Root Exudates, Microbiota, and Rhizosheath Formation in Pearl Millet Open
Background The rhizosheath, a cohesive soil layer firmly adhering to plant roots, plays a vital role in facilitating water and mineral uptake. In pearl millet, rhizosheath formation is genetically controlled and influenced by root exudates…
View article: Interactions and Insertion of Escherichia coli Hfq into Outer Membrane Vesicles as Revealed by Infrared and Orientated Circular Dichroism Spectroscopies
Interactions and Insertion of Escherichia coli Hfq into Outer Membrane Vesicles as Revealed by Infrared and Orientated Circular Dichroism Spectroscopies Open
The possible carrier role of Outer Membrane Vesicles (OMVs) for small regulatory noncoding RNAs (sRNAs) has recently been demonstrated. Nevertheless, to perform their function, these sRNAs usually need a protein cofactor called Hfq. In thi…
View article: Culturing the desert microbiota
Culturing the desert microbiota Open
Over the last 30 years, the description of microbial diversity has been mainly based on culture-independent approaches (metabarcoding and metagenomics) allowing an in-depth analysis of microbial diversity that no other approach allows. Bea…
View article: Systemic Analysis of the Spatiotemporal Changes in Multi‐Species Electroactive Biofilms to Clarify the Gradual Decline of Current Generation in Microbial Anodes
Systemic Analysis of the Spatiotemporal Changes in Multi‐Species Electroactive Biofilms to Clarify the Gradual Decline of Current Generation in Microbial Anodes Open
The decrease in the electrochemical activity of multi‐species microbial anodes in bioelectrochemical systems is the main bottleneck to overcome for bringing these technologies one‐step closer to the industrialization stage. In this study, …
View article: A novel binary pesticidal protein from Chryseobacterium arthrosphaerae controls western corn rootworm by a different mode of action to existing commercial pesticidal proteins
A novel binary pesticidal protein from Chryseobacterium arthrosphaerae controls western corn rootworm by a different mode of action to existing commercial pesticidal proteins Open
The western corn rootworm (WCR) Diabrotica virgifera virgifera (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) remains one of the economically most important pests of maize ( Zea mays ) due to its adaptive capabilities to pest management options. This include…
View article: P<strong>earl millet root-associated-microbiota</strong>
P<strong>earl millet root-associated-microbiota</strong> Open
We studied the composition and the role of pearl millet root exudates in shaping the rhizosphere microbiota and in the soil aggregation.
View article: Production and Characterization of a Novel Exopolysaccharide from Ramlibacter tataouinensis
Production and Characterization of a Novel Exopolysaccharide from Ramlibacter tataouinensis Open
The current study examines the desiccation-resistant Ramlibacter tataouinensis TTB310T as a model organism for the production of novel exopolysaccharides and their structural features. This bacterium is able to produce dividing forms of cy…
View article: Genetic control of rhizosheath formation in pearl millet
Genetic control of rhizosheath formation in pearl millet Open
The rhizosheath, the layer of soil that adheres strongly to roots, influences water and nutrients acquisition. Pearl millet is a cereal crop that plays a major role for food security in arid regions of sub-Saharan Africa and India. We prev…
View article: Phytobeneficial traits of rhizobacteria under the control of multiple molecular dialogues
Phytobeneficial traits of rhizobacteria under the control of multiple molecular dialogues Open
Summary Pseudomonads play crucial roles in plant growth promotion and control of plant diseases. However, under natural conditions, other microorganisms competing for the same nutrient resources in the rhizosphere may exert negative contro…
View article: Rhizodeposition efficiency of pearl millet genotypes assessed on a short growing period by carbon isotopes ( <i>δ</i> <sup>13</sup> C and F <sup>14</sup> C)
Rhizodeposition efficiency of pearl millet genotypes assessed on a short growing period by carbon isotopes ( <i>δ</i> <sup>13</sup> C and F <sup>14</sup> C) Open
Rhizosheath size varies significantly with crop genotype, and root exudation is one among its driving factors. Unravelling the relationships between rhizosheath formation, root exudation and soil carbon dynamics may bring interesting persp…
View article: Implications of carbon catabolite repression for plant–microbe interactions
Implications of carbon catabolite repression for plant–microbe interactions Open
Carbon catabolite repression (CCR) plays a key role in many physiological and adaptive responses in a broad range of microorganisms that are commonly associated with eukaryotic hosts. When a mixture of different carbon sources is available…
View article: Genetic control of rhizosheath formation in pearl millet
Genetic control of rhizosheath formation in pearl millet Open
The rhizosheath, the layer of soil that adheres strongly to roots, influences water and nutrients acquisition. Pearl millet is a cereal crop that plays a major role for food security in arid regions of sub Saharan Africa and India. We prev…
View article: Comment on soil-2021-108
Comment on soil-2021-108 Open
Abstract. Rhizosheath size varies significantly with crop genotype, and root exudation is one among its driving factors. Unravelling the relationships between rhizosheath formation, root exudation and soil carbon dynamics may bring interes…
View article: Rhizodeposition efficiency of pearl millet genotypes assessed on short growing period by carbon isotopes (δ <sup>13</sup> C and F <sup>14</sup> C)
Rhizodeposition efficiency of pearl millet genotypes assessed on short growing period by carbon isotopes (δ <sup>13</sup> C and F <sup>14</sup> C) Open
Rhizosheath size varies significantly with crop genotype, and root exudation is one among its driving factors. Unravelling the relationships between rhizosheath formation, root exudation and soil carbon dynamics may bring interesting persp…
View article: Rhizobium alamii improves water stress tolerance in a non-legume
Rhizobium alamii improves water stress tolerance in a non-legume Open
With the increasing demand for alternative solutions to replace or optimize the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, the inoculation of bacteria that can contribute to the growth and health of plants (PGPR) is essential. The proper…
View article: Effects of the Denitrification Inhibitor “Procyanidins” on the Diversity, Interactions, and Potential Functions of Rhizosphere-Associated Microbiome
Effects of the Denitrification Inhibitor “Procyanidins” on the Diversity, Interactions, and Potential Functions of Rhizosphere-Associated Microbiome Open
Some plant secondary metabolites, such as procyanidins, have been demonstrated to cause biological denitrification inhibition (BDI) of denitrifiers in soils concomitantly with a gain in plant biomass. The present work evaluated whether pro…