Food security will be a substantial issue in the near future due to the expeditiously growing global population. The current trend in the agriculture industry entails the extravagant use of synthesized pesticides and fertilizers, making sustainabilit...
Coinfection poses severe threats to poultry health, particularly due to the complexity and resilience of multispecies interactions, increasing the difficulty of treatment. Haemophilus spp., a heterotrophic bacterium, heavily relies on extracellular g...
The disruption of pathogen communication or quorum-sensing (QS) via quorum-quenching (QQ) molecules has been proposed as a promising strategy to fight bacterial infections. Bacillus spp. have recognizable biotechnology applications, namely as probiot...
The spoilage of dairy products and foodborne diseases caused by Bacillus spp. are important public concerns. The objective of this study was to estimate the global prevalence of Bacillus spp. in a range of milk and dairy products by using a meta-anal...
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The plant rhizosphere is not only a reservoir of microbes but also a hub of antimicrobial resistance genes. Rhizospheric Bacillus spp. are the potential bio-inoculants with a versatile application in agriculture as bio-fertilizer and bio-fungicide. I...
Postharvest diseases significantly reduce the shelf-life of harvested fruits/vegetables worldwide. Bacillus spp. are considered to be an eco-friendly and bio-safe alternative to traditional chemical fungicides/bactericides due to their intrinsic abil...
Within barrier facilities, autoclaved diet and bedding are used for husbandry of laboratory rodents. Bacillus spp. are ubiquitous in nature and some of them are known as probiotics. Inactivation of the Bacillus spores and reduction of the diet nutrit...
Oligonychus coffeae (Acari: Tetranychidae), popularly known as red spider mite (RSM) is one of the major pests of commercial tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) plantation world over. Many attempts have been made in the past to control this devast...
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a critical protein-rich legume supporting food and nutritional security globally. However, Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium solani, remains a major constraint to production, with yield losses reaching up to 84%...
This study evaluated the effects of peat-based organomineral fertilizers with different compositions and Bacillus spp. inoculation on the growth and nutrient accumulation of loose-leaf lettuce grown under summer and winter conditions. Two independent...
Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS), has been employed as a rapid and accurate tool for recognition and classification of different microorganisms. The vibrational spectrum intrinsically provides the fingerprint of the molecular structure of m...
Bacillus spp. has the potential to control bacterial and fungal diseases of crops. In vitro study, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens DSBA-11 showed best to inhibit the growth of Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum as compared to Bacillus cereus JHTBS-7, B. pumilus...
Trials under controlled and field conditions were conducted to establish the effect of strategies of application of biological control agents (BCAs) in the reduction of Stemphylium vesicarium and Pleospora allii inoculum production on pear leaf debri...
Acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND) is a serious bacterial disease affecting shrimp aquaculture worldwide. In this study, natural microbes were used in disease prevention and control. Probiotics derived from Bacillus spp. were isolated fr...
Tarwi (Lupinus mutabilis Sweet) is an Andean legume that has attracted international interest due to its high nutritional value. This has resulted in an increase in its conventional production, which leads to an ecological imbalance. In this context,...
Salinity and drought are major abiotic stresses responsible for substantial losses in global agricultural productivity, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Although Bacillus spp. are widely studied as plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGP...
Lily Fusarium wilt disease caused by Fusarium spp. spreads rapidly and is highly destructive, leading to a severe reduction in yield. In this study, lily (Lilium brownii var. viridulum) bulbs were irrigated after planting with suspensions of two Baci...
Bacillus subtilis bacteriophage SPP1 is a lytic siphovirus first described 50 years ago. Its complete DNA sequence was reported in 1997. Here we present an updated annotation of the 44,016 bp SPP1 genome and its correlation to different steps of the...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of Weissella cibaria, Weissella hellenica and Bacillus coagulans, isolated from equine skin, against biofilm-forming Staphylococcus aureus CCM 4223 and clinical isolate...
Brown rot caused by Monilinia spp. is one of the main causes of pre- and postharvest losses in stone and pome fruit production. The use of beneficial microorganisms is considered one of the most promising, safe and effective alternative methods for c...
Trichoderma spp., Metarhizium spp., and Bacillus spp. are commonly used as biocontrol microorganisms domestically and internationally. However, microbial pesticides currently prepared from single living microorganisms have problems such as a short sh...
Bacillus spp. produce a variety of compounds involved in the biocontrol of plant pathogens and promotion of plant growth, which makes them potential candidates for most agricultural and biotechnological applications. Bacilli exhibit antagonistic acti...
The increasing demand for sustainable plant protection products has intensified interest in microbial biocontrol agents (BCAs). This study aimed to evaluate the antifungal activity of selected Streptomyces, Bacillus, and Trichoderma asperellum strain...
This study investigated the fermentation improvement of soybean hull by Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus licheniformis from Ningxiang pigs and evaluated different feeding methods in growing-finishing pigs. The cellulase-producing capacity of the two st...
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a major cereal and staple food crop worldwide, and its growth and production are affected by several fungal and bacterial phytopathogens. Bacterial blight (BB) is one of the world’s most devastating rice diseases, caus...
The growing need for industrial production of bio-based acetoin and 2,3-butanediol (2,3-BD) is due to both environmental concerns, and their widespread use in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Acetoin is a common spice added to many...
Chemical agents have long been used to control plant diseases, but their effects on the environment and lack of alignment with sustainable development goals are making them gradually unsuitable. One trend in green agriculture is the use of Bacillus s...
Background/Objectives: The gut–brain axis is increasingly recognized as a critical modulator of cognitive function. This study investigated the neurotoxic effects of combined exposure to bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and the antiretroviral...
This meta-analysis determined the effect of Bacillus spp. on growth performance of growing–finishing pigs and then assessed causes for the heterogeneity of responses detected using meta-regression. A database of 22 articles published from 2000...
This study hypothesized that the combination of limestone and gypsum could promote higher pasture yield and affect soil biological properties, such as microbial biomass and enzymatic activity, and alter the population of Bacillus within a pasture sys...
The study aimed to evaluate bottom sediments as a promising source of probiotic bacteria for aquaculture applications. Bacillus strains were selected as the most suitable bacterial species for application in the food industry. Initially, seven Bacill...
Modern agriculture faces increasing pressure to maintain productivity while reducing soil degradation, chemical inputs, and ecological footprint, making biologically based soil-improvement strategies highly relevant. This study examined whether micro...
Bacillus spp. could be one of the most suitable substitutes for the control and prevention of aquatic diseases. The occurrence of species population, antimicrobial character, and virulence diversity in Bacillus spp. recovered from the mariculture sys...
Agents of biological control are an important part of traditional agriculture, as well as organic farming. However, in the climatic conditions of countries that are located in cold and temperate regions, plant protection requires particular biocontro...
The variable taxa components of human gut microbiota seem to have an enormous biotechnological potential that is not yet well explored. To investigate the usefulness and applications of its biocompounds and/or bioactive substances would have a dual i...
Bacillus velezensis ST03 and ST32, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens ST06 and ST109, and Bacillus subtilis ST08 were isolated from artisanal-produced kimchi and were identified based on 16S rRNA partial sequencing. DNA obtained from the investigated bacilli...
Seven Bacillus spp. isolated from the marine water and the rhizosphere of the medicinal plant Coscinium fenestratum were studied to produce plant growth promotion (PGP) traits invitro. Among the seven isolates, MMRH22 and RHPR20 produced copious amou...
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are reportedly toxic, ubiquitous and organic compounds that can persist in the environment and are released largely due to the incomplete combustion of fossil fuel. There is a range of microorganisms that are c...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of inoculation with Bacillus spp. isolates on the photosynthetic apparatus of Capsicum chinense plants infected with PepGMV. In vitro and greenhouse experiments were performed to evaluate whether the i...
Plant-growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) are gaining attention as a sustainable alternative to current agrochemicals. This study evaluated the impact of three Bacillus spp. (5PB1, 1PB1, FV46) and one Brevibacillus sp. (C9F) on the important crop tomato...
The secondary metabolite Tyrian purple, also known as shellfish purple and royal purple, is a dye with historical importance for humans. The biosynthetic origin of Tyrian purple in Muricidae molluscs is not currently known. A possible role for symbio...
The management of Meloidogyne incognita often depends on chemical nematicides, which pose environmental and health risks. This study investigated the potential of bacterial strains isolated from uncultivated native soil as biocontrol agents and plant...
Mycotoxins present in cereals are a worldwide problem and are a result of the presence of mycotoxin producing fungi. A strategy to reduce these fungi and mycotoxin levels in contaminated grains is with the use of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) or Bacillu...
Among 79 Bacillus spp. isolated from Miang, a fermented tea in north Thailand, 17 Bacillus strains were selected with probiotic potential in Nile tilapia culture based on the capabilities of bacteriocin production and associated antimicrobial activit...
Preparations containing appropriate microorganisms stimulate plant growth and are increasingly used to alleviate plant stress, including water deficit stress. Despite the growing interest in PGPR, little is known about the post-emergence efficacy of...
Acinetobacter spp., the nosocomial pathogen, forms strong biofilms and is resistant to numerous antibiotics, causing persistent infections. This study investigates the antibacterial and anti-biofilm activity of polymyxin E alone and in combination wi...
Insect-based (silkworm cocoons) and plant-based (cotton wool pads and gauzes) fiber substrates were used to support and ameliorate seed germination originating from trifoliate orange (Poncirus trifoliata) and pomegranate (Punica granatum) trees. Thre...
The microbiological safety of whole wheat flour remains a critical issue due to its susceptibility to contamination by spore-forming thermophilic bacteria. In this study, two thermophilic species, Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus mesentericus, were iso...
The Magnaporthe oryzae Triticum (MoT) pathotype is the causal agent of wheat blast, which has caused significant economic losses and threatens wheat production in South America, Asia, and Africa. Three bacterial strains from rice and wheat seeds (B. ...
Two Bacillus spp. isolated from kimchi, Bacillus tequilensis ST816CD and Bacillus subtilis ST830CD, were characterized for their antimicrobial properties and safety. The proteinaceous nature of their inhibitory metabolites was confirmed after exposur...
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