This review appraised current research on enzyme-embedded biodegradable agricultural plastics and microbial degradation, given that the increased use of fossil-fuel-based plastics in agriculture involved significant environmental tradeoffs. Over 370...
This study evaluated the effects of formic acid (A), lignocellulolytic enzymes (E), and a lignocellulose-degrading microbial consortium (M) on fermentation quality, lignocellulose degradation, carbohydrate conversion, bacterial community, and potenti...
Macroalgae and macroalgae-associated bacteria together constitute the most efficient metabolic cycling system in the ocean. Their interactions, especially the responses of macroalgae-associated bacteria communities to algae in different geographical...
Due to the unique geographic location of A’er Xiang, there is a natural landscape where sandy land and lake-marsh wetlands coexist. However, the wetland degradation caused by the disturbance of anthropogenic activities has led to the change in...
To clarify the microbial contamination and wood degradation risk of the Nanhai No. 1 shipwreck hull and verify on-site antibacterial agent effectiveness, microbial samples were collected and analyzed via SEM, metagenomic sequencing, bacterial isolati...
The large molecular weight and high viscosity of natural konjac glucomannan (KGM) limit its industrial application. Microbial degradation of low-molecular-weight KGM has health benefits and various biological functions; however, the available KGM str...
Lignocellulose, as Earth’s most abundant renewable biomass, represents a crucial resource for the production of biofuels and biochemicals, it is of great significance for sustainable development. Microbial degradation offers a promising pathway...
The accumulation and persistence of plastic waste have made microbial plastic biodegradation an important topic in pollution control, environmental remediation, and sustainable materials management. This study combines a mini-review with bibliometric...
Pollution by emerging contaminants like microplastic is one of the major environmental concerns. Microplastics have become ubiquitous anthropogenic pollutants of aquatic, terrestrial and atmospheric ecosystems, and can generate considerable ecologica...
Spent mushroom substrate (SMS) is a major agricultural byproduct whose complex lignocellulosic matrix hinders direct reuse and poses environmental risks when stockpiled. This study evaluated whether pretreatment with plant growth-promoting rhizobacte...
Plastic waste pollution has become a global crisis, with millions of tons of plastic expected to accumulate in landfills and in natural environments, posing a serious threat to wildlife and human health. As current recycling methods remain inefficien...
Microbial remediation serves as a cost-effective and eco-friendly tactic for petroleum-contaminated sites. In real-world practices, petroleum-degrading microbial consortia display prominent superiority over single strains. To tap into their intrinsic...
This study utilized rapeseed straw as the raw material and employed a completely randomized design with four treatments: a distilled water control (CK), individual supplementation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (1.0 × 106 CFU/g fresh weight)...
Skatole is a harmful, odorous pollutant in livestock manure. Skatole-degrading strains are mostly harmful Gram-negative bacteria, whereas safe Gram-positive strains demonstrate poor degradation performance, limiting bioremediation applications. To so...
The chlorothiazolyl neonicotinoid insecticides thiamethoxam (THX) and clothianidin (CLO) are used widely in modern agriculture. However, their frequent application results in inevitable contamination of soil and water environments, posing potential e...
Mining of organophosphorous (OPs)-degrading bacterial enzymes in collections of known bacterial strains and in natural biotopes are important research fields that lead to the isolation of novel OP-degrading enzymes. Then, implementation of strategies...
Soil enzyme activities serve as the key indicators of microbial nutrient limitations. Vegetation types after farmland is returned modify both the biological and abiotic properties of the soil, thereby impacting the soil nutrient cycle and the stabili...
Soil carbon (C) sequestration and stabilization are determined by not only the C input to the soil but also the decomposition rate of soil organic matter (SOM), which is mainly mediated by soil microbes. Afforestation, an effective practice to restor...
Seaweeds are of significant interest in the food, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries as they contain several commercially relevant bioactive compounds. Current extraction methods for macroalgal-derived metabolites are, however, problematic d...
Over billions of years, the ocean has been regarded as the origin of life on Earth. The ocean includes the largest range of habitats, hosting the most life-forms. Competition amongst microorganisms for space and nutrients in the marine environment is...
The pollution of arable lands and water with petroleum-derived products is still a valid problem, mainly due the extensive works aimed to improve their production technology to reduce fuel consumption and protect engines. An example of the upgraded f...
Plastic production has increased dramatically, leading to accumulated plastic waste in the ocean. Marine plastics can be broken down into microplastics (<5 mm) by sunlight, machinery, and pressure. The accumulation of microplastics in organisms an...
Heavy crude oil (HCO) and extra-heavy crude oil (EHCO) with high viscosity and density pose enormous challenges to the exploitation of oil reserves. While bacteria are increasingly used in biocatalytic upgrading of HCO and EHCO, less attention has be...
Forest type strongly influences soil microbial community composition and associated carbon cycling, yet its influence on microbial functional traits remains poorly understood. In this study, metagenomics sequencing was used to investigate soil microb...
This study examined the effects of Bacillus probiotic strains on red abalone Haliotis rufescens reproductive performance. We supplemented plant- and fish-based feeds and compared them to fresh giant kelp Macrocystis pyrifera as a control diet. Over 1...
Continuous cropping obstacles constrain the sustainability of intensive agricultural production, and investigating the dynamics of soil properties across different continuous cropping durations is important for the prevention and control of this prob...
Marine microorganisms have evolved a large variety of metabolites and biochemical processes, providing great opportunities for biotechnologies. In the search for new hydrolytic enzymes and antimicrobial compounds with enhanced characteristics, the cu...
Alpine wetlands are highly sensitive to climate warming and anthropogenic disturbances such as grazing, highlighting the urgent need to identify operational indicators for monitoring soil functional changes. In this study, the Zequ National Wetland P...
With the rapid growth of plastic production, plastic pollution has become increasingly widespread and persistent in the environment. This persistent pollution poses potential risks to ecosystems and human health. Microbial biodegradation offers a pro...
Plastic wastes, widely distributed in the environment, can be transformed into microplastics, posing a huge threat to ecosystems and human health due to their stability and adsorbability to other toxic pollutants (e.g., heavy metals and antibiotics)....
A complex microbial community gives the possibility to produce biogenic amines in traditional fermented foods. In this study, the metabolism mechanisms of biogenic amines during fermentation of fermented mandarin fish Chouguiyu were revealed based on...
The ever-increasing presence of micropollutants necessitates the development of environmentally friendly bioremediation strategies. Inspired by the remarkable versatility and potent catalytic activities of microbial enzymes, researchers are exploring...
Gluten-related disorders, including celiac disease (CeD) and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), are triggered by the immune response to gluten peptides that resist complete digestion by human gastrointestinal enzymes. Microbial peptidases have eme...
Lignocellulose biomasses (LCB), including spent mushroom substrate (SMS), pose environmental challenges if not properly managed. At the same time, these renewable resources hold immense potential for biofuel and chemicals production. With the mushroo...
Microbial growth strongly affects the quality and flavor of fish and fish products. This study aimed to explore the role and function of grass carp-borne microorganisms in the degradation of inosine monophosphate (IMP) related compounds in a fish jui...
Soil extracellular enzymes play a key role in mediating the degradation of soil organic matter, but little is understood as to how the pattern of soil extracellular enzymes could be altered by nitrogen (N) addition. In this study, the effects of N ad...
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) cause serious stress to biological health and the soil environment as persistent pollutants. Despite the wide use of biochar in promoting soil improvement, the mechanism of biochar removing soil PAHs through rh...
Decreasing precipitation frequency (DPF) has the potential to alter soil microbial community structure, enzyme activity, and the stoichiometry of microbial biomass in grassland ecosystems. Grasslands have undergone degradation, often driven by anthro...
We aimed to investigate the microbial diversity, mine lignocellulose-degrading enzymes/proteins, and analyze the domain structures of the mined enzymes/proteins in humus samples collected from the Cuc Phuong National Park, Vietnam. Using a high-throu...
Bacillus accelerates lignocellulose degradation, promotes the stabilization and resource utilization of compost by secreting enzymes, and plays an important role in compost formation and quality control. This study evaluated enzyme activity, lignocel...
Lignocellulosic residues are low-cost abundant feedstocks that can be used for industrial applications. However, their recalcitrance currently makes lignocellulose use limited. In natural environments, microbial communities can completely deconstruct...
Vegetation and soil microorganisms are important components of terrestrial ecosystems and play a crucial role in ecosystem functioning. However, little is known about the synergistic changes in soil microbial community with aboveground plants in gras...
Oil pollution poses a persistent threat to soil ecosystems globally, and bioremediation using bacterial consortia has emerged as a cost-effective remediation strategy. However, the role of weak petroleum-degrading bacteria in enhancing the efficiency...
The treatment of environmental pollution by microorganisms and their enzymes is an innovative and socially acceptable alternative to traditional remediation approaches. Microbial biodegradation is often characterized with high efficiency as this proc...
Replanting is a widely used method for improving the health and carbon sequestration capacity of degraded forests. However, its impact on soil carbon pools remains controversial. This study investigated the effects of replanting broadleaf Phoebe bour...
The gut microbiota plays an important role in the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients, as well as in the immunity, health, and behavior of donkeys. While reference genomes and gut microbial gene catalogs have been helpful in understand...
Fluorinated xenobiotics, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), fluorinated pesticides, and pharmaceuticals, are extensively used across industries, but their extreme persistence, driven by the high carbon–fluorine (C–F) bond...
In recent years, a number of microbial enzymes capable of degrading plastics have been identified. Biocatalytic depolymerization mediated by enzymes has emerged as a potentially more efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to the currently...
Microplastics (MPs) are emerging contaminants that can significantly impact soil nutrient dynamics, particularly phosphorus (P) cycling, which is critical for maintaining soil fertility and ecosystem productivity. However, limited information is avai...
The biological degradation of plant residues in the soil or on the soil surface is an integral part of the natural life cycle of annual plants and does not have adverse effects on the environment. Crop straw is characterized by a complex structure an...
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