Soil microbiota as game-changers in restoration of degraded lands

O Coban, GB De Deyn, M van der Ploeg - Science, 2022 - science.org
Land degradation reduces soil functioning and, consequently, the services that soil
provides. Soil hydrological functions are critical to combat soil degradation and promote soil …

Microbial extracellular polymeric substances: ecological function and impact on soil aggregation

OYA Costa, JM Raaijmakers, EE Kuramae - Frontiers in microbiology, 2018 - frontiersin.org
A wide range of microorganisms produce extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), highly
hydrated polymers that are mainly composed of polysaccharides, proteins, and DNA. EPS …

Biochar aging: mechanisms, physicochemical changes, assessment, and implications for field applications

L Wang, D O'Connor, J Rinklebe, YS Ok… - Environmental …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Biochar has triggered a black gold rush in environmental studies as a carbon-rich material
with well-developed porous structure and tunable functionality. While much attention has …

Regenerative agriculture—A literature review on the practices and mechanisms used to improve soil health

R Khangura, D Ferris, C Wagg, J Bowyer - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Conventional farming practices can lead to soil degradation and a decline in productivity.
Regenerative agriculture (RA) is purported by advocates as a solution to these issues that …

[HTML][HTML] Unveiling the significance of rhizosphere: Implications for plant growth, stress response, and sustainable agriculture

W Solomon, T Janda, Z Molnár - Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
In the rhizosphere, the activities within all processes and functions are primarily influenced
by plant roots, microorganisms present in the rhizosphere, and the interactions between …

Sources and contamination routes of microbial pathogens to fresh produce during field cultivation: A review

OO Alegbeleye, I Singleton, AS Sant'Ana - Food microbiology, 2018 - Elsevier
Foodborne illness resulting from the consumption of contaminated fresh produce is a
common phenomenon and has severe effects on human health together with severe …

PGPR mediated alterations in root traits: way toward sustainable crop production

M Grover, S Bodhankar, A Sharma… - … in Sustainable Food …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The above ground growth of the plant is highly dependent on the belowground root system.
Rhizosphere is the zone of continuous interplay between plant roots and soil microbial …

Mechanistic insights of plant growth promoting bacteria mediated drought and salt stress tolerance in plants for sustainable agriculture

A Gupta, R Mishra, S Rai, A Bano, N Pathak… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Climate change has devastating effects on plant growth and yield. During ontogenesis,
plants are subjected to a variety of abiotic stresses, including drought and salinity, affecting …

Biofertilizers in agriculture: An overview on concepts, strategies and effects on soil microorganisms

M Mącik, A Gryta, M Frąc - Advances in agronomy, 2020 - Elsevier
Biofertilizer is a substance containing live microorganisms which exhibit beneficial
properties toward plant growth and development. Various mechanisms are used by …

Role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in regulating growth, enhancing productivity, and potentially influencing ecosystems under abiotic and biotic stresses

A Wahab, M Muhammad, A Munir, G Abdi, W Zaman… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) form symbiotic relationships with the roots of nearly all
land-dwelling plants, increasing growth and productivity, especially during abiotic stress …