High-throughput sequencing is a powerful tool used for bivalve symbiosis research, but the largest barrier is the contamination of host DNA. In this work, we assessed the host DNA reduction efficiency, microbial community structure, and microbial div...
The transition towards a sustainable society involves the utilization of lignocellulosic biomass as a renewable feedstock for materials, fuel, and base chemicals. Lignocellulose consists of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, forming a complex, rec...
(1) Background: Microbial conversion of gaseous molecules, such as CO2, CO and H2, to valuable compounds, has come to the forefront since the beginning of the 21st century due to increasing environmental concerns and the necessity to develop alternat...
To expedite enrichment of anaerobic ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AnAOB) as a way to reduce the start-up time, leading to a quicker transition into stable operation, the anaerobic ammonia oxidation (anammox) process was initiated by a biofilm reactor w...
Increased seawater temperatures and nutrient loading are stressors that affect coral reefs and their microbiomes. In this study, filamentous algae were collected and exposed to different temperatures and nutrient concentrations through a laboratory e...
13 September 2024
Microbial electrochemical cells (MxCs) offer a sustainable approach for wastewater treatment and energy recovery by harnessing the electroactive properties of microorganisms. This study explores the enrichment of Geobacter species on anode biofilms i...
Microbial fuel cell (MFC) performance is affected by the metabolic activity of bacteria and the extracellular electron transfer (EET) process. The deficiency of nanostructures on macroporous anode obstructs the enrichment of exoelectrogens and the EE...
Biohydrogen production can be derived from low-value lignocellulosic biomass; however, in many biohydrogen producing systems, xylose is utilized less efficiently than glucose, which limits overall substrate conversion. To address this issue, Fe/Mn-mo...
Postbiotics are non-viable probiotic preparations that confer a health benefit on the host. In the last years, scientific literature has proved that postbiotics have health-promoting features and technological advantages compared to probiotics, augme...
The majority of the microbial diversity in nature has not been recovered through cultivation. Enrichment is a classical technique widely used in the selective cultivation of specific taxa. Whether enrichment is suitable for cultivation studies that a...
Limited phosphorus (P) availability and declining soil biological health are major constraints in intensive rice (Oryza sativa L.)—wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) systems. Rock phosphate–enriched compost (REC), combined with microbial inocul...
Rare earth elements and yttrium (REY) are critical metals underpinning high-technology industries. Marine deposits have attracted growing interest due to their abundant REY reserves and high grades. This review synthesizes current knowledge on source...
Whether consecutive annual incorporation of rice straw can enrich straw-decomposing microorganisms, and what common and distinct dominant straw-degrading microbial populations exist in soils under long-term rice straw incorporation across different r...
Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element for the human body, primarily obtained from dietary sources. The unique characteristics of Se-enriched saline–alkali soils provide valuable insights into how plants absorb and accumulate Se. The prese...
Increased Nitrogen (N) input exerts significant impact on the functional integrity of terrestrial ecosystems, with alpine grasslands being particularly susceptible. Soil microbes are intricately intertwined with nearly all facets of essential biogeoc...
Nitrogen (N) enrichment significantly impacts temperate forest ecosystems, but we lack a comprehensive understanding of the responses of root morphological characteristics, soil microbial communities, and soil multifunctionality concurrently to varyi...
Amino sugars are key microbial biomarkers for determining the contribution of microbial residues in soil organic matter (SOM). However, it remains largely unclear as to what extent inorganic nitrogen (N) fertilization can lead to the significant degr...
Seawater intrusion has a significant impact on the irrigation quality of agricultural water, thereby posing a threat to plant growth and development. We hypothesized that the rhizosphere of tea plants harbors beneficial microorganisms, which may impr...
Biodegradation of 1,4-dioxane, a water contaminant of emerging concern, has drawn substantial attention over the last two decades. A number of dioxane-degraders have been identified, though many of them are unable to metabolically utilize 1,4-dioxane...
Mercury (Hg) is a highly toxic and persistent heavy metal pollutant. The acid mine drainage (AMD) environment in sulfide-mining areas is a typical Hg pollution source. In this paper, the transformation of Hg2+ during anaerobic S0 reduction by an AMD...
Background. The molecular profiling of complex microbial communities has become the basis for examining the relationship between the microbiome composition, structure and metabolic functions of those communities. Microbial community structure can be...
6 January 2020
Mechanistic understanding of how activated sludge (AS) solids density influences wastewater treatment processing is limited. Because microbial groups often generate and store intracellular inclusions during certain metabolic processes, it is hypothes...
Recycled bio-wastes such as compost and vermicompost, and bioenergy byproducts such as digestate and biochar are widely acknowledged for their role as soil conditioners capable of preserving soil fertility, maintaining soil health, and acting as a bi...
Investigations of microbial ecology and diversity have been greatly enhanced by the application of culture-independent techniques. One such approach, metagenomics, involves sample collections from soil, water, and other environments. Extracted nuclei...
Background: Nowadays, the microbial degradation of cellulose represents a new perspective for reducing cellulose waste from industry and households and at the same time obtaining energy sources. Methods: We isolated and enriched two aerobic (at 37 &d...
It is well established that root exudates play a crucial role in shaping the assembly of plant rhizosphere microbial communities. Nonetheless, our understanding of how different types of exudates influence the abundance of potential pathogens in soil...
Microbial electrochemical technologies have revealed the opportunity of electrochemical enrichment for specific bacterial groups that are able to catalyze reactions of interest. However, there are unsolved challenges towards their application under a...
Fish play a critical role in nutrient cycling and organic matter flow in aquatic environments. However, little is known about the microbial diversity within the gastrointestinal tracts that may be essential in these degradation activities. Panaque n...
The karst region is highly ecologically fragile due to its unique geology and poor water and nutrient retention. Despite long-term restoration, vegetation often remains in the secondary shrubland stage. Soil microorganisms play a vital role in mainta...
Salinity significantly impacts the growth, development, and reproductive biology of various crops such as vegetables. The cultivable area is reduced due to the accumulation of salts and chemicals currently in use and is not amenable to a large extent...
Environmental heterogeneity is a central component influencing the virulence and epidemiology of infectious diseases. The number and distribution of susceptible hosts determines disease transmission opportunities, shifting the epidemiological thresho...
Symbiotic microorganisms in reef-building corals, including algae, bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses, play critical roles in the adaptation of coral hosts to adverse environmental conditions. However, their adaptation and functional relationships...
This study explores organic hydroponic cultivation as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers amid global supply challenges. With rising costs and the depletion of conventional nitrogen sources, organic liquid fertilizers are gaining attent...
Interest in improving plant nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in conjunction with reduced usage of nitrogen (N) fertilizers in forestry management is growing. Although biochar amendment is widely applied to increase soil nutrient availability and NUE, th...
Recent studies reported that highly abundant alkane content exists in the ~11,000 m sediment of the Mariana Trench, and a few key alkane-degrading bacteria were identified in the Mariana Trench. At present, most of the studies on microbes for degradi...
Minerals provide physical niches and supply nutrients or serve as electron donors/acceptors for microorganism survival and growth, and thus minerals and microbes co-evolved. Yet, little is known about how sediment minerals impact microbial community...
Electrical stimulation is increasingly explored as a strategy to accelerate the development of electroactive biofilms in microbial fuel cells (MFCs), yet its integration with photosynthetic MFCs (pMFCs) remains insufficiently understood. This study e...
The biological upgrading of biogas to simulate natural gas properties contributes to the sustainable establishment of biogas technology. It is an alternative technology to the conventional physicochemical methods applied in biomethane plants and has...
Plant powders with antimicrobial properties can be used in food manufacturing and must comply with the demands of consumers regarding microbiological safety, nutritional value, and sensory properties of foods. The present study aimed to assess the mi...
Microbially induced Ca-carbonate precipitation (MICP) in general, refers to a process in which the urease secreted by microbes hydrolyzes urea to ammonium and carbon dioxide. The main objectives of this study were to identify the environmental factor...
Despite significant technological advancements in the field of microbial ecology, cultivation and subsequent isolation of the vast majority of environmental microorganisms continues to pose challenges. Isolation of the environmental microbiomes is pr...
Selenium-enriched vegetables are a safe way to combat selenium deficiency in humans. Here, a new microbial selenium-enriched bacterial fertilizer (named “HJ”) was prepared and studied by dipping, and then its application strategy was opti...
In this study, we developed a rapid and effective method for enriching the culture of nitrifying bioflocs (NBF) from aquacultural brackish water. The self-designed mixotrophic mediums with a single or mixed addition of sodium acetate, sodium citrate,...
The industrial potential of Gastrodia elata is constrained by its distinct sensory characteristics. This work employed a computational optimization approach to refine the solid-state biotransformation using Aspergillus cristatus, aiming to boost the...
To reduce requirements for conventional chemical fertilizer and alleviate salinity stress in soils, a glasshouse experiment was conducted to assess the effects of enriched biochar on phosphatase activity, microbial respiration and wheat yield in non-...
Probiotic microorganisms from sugary kefir were incorporated into Brazilian non-alcoholic beers to enhance their functional and nutritional properties through aerobic static fermentation over 24 h. Non-alcoholic beers inoculated with sugary kefir sho...
This study evaluated the efficacy of an active absorbent pad (aPAD) in reducing microbial growth and enhancing the shelf life of rabbit meat stored in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). Thigh muscles from 60 rabbits were used, divided into three di...
Personalized dietary supplements adapted to the individual needs of athletes and the elderly enriched with microbial propionic acid were produced in form of a powder, ready to be mixed in drinks such as orange juices. Studies have shown that fresh an...
A number of agriculture residues may be used either directly or after suitable treatment as amendments to improve soil quality. Such materials include biochar made of agriculture residues, digestate or elemental sulphur obtained from biogas desulphur...
Municipal solid waste management and poor fertility status of sodic soils are two important issues experienced by all developing nations including India. Disposal of municipal solid waste (MSW) being produced in huge amounts is a challenging task for...
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