Nitrogen (N) is a vital nutrient and an essential component of biological macromolecules
such as nucleic acids and proteins. Microorganisms are major drivers of N-cycling …

Hydrogen production from microalgae is a promising field of study for many reasons,
enabling it to be a sustainable and renewable energy source. In recent decades, research in …

The global retreat of glaciers is dramatically altering mountain and high-latitude landscapes,
with new ecosystems develo** from apparently barren substrates,,–. The study of these …

It has been established that maize/soybean intercrop** can improve nitrogen use
efficiency. However, few studies have addressed how maize/soybean intercrop** affects …

Estimating the number of species present on Earth has long preoccupied naturalists and
biologists and is critical for assessing progress toward international targets for halting …

Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) driven by diazotrophs is a fundamental process
underpinning the primary productivity of terrestrial ecosystems and plays a pivotal role in the …

The use of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in agriculture is increasingly recognized as a sustainable
method to boost crop yields, reduce chemical fertilizer use, and improve soil health …

Root exudates are mainly composed of sugars, organic acids, and amino acids. These are
carbon sources that recruit beneficial bacterial communities in the rhizosphere. However …

Microbially mediated N fixation is widespread in rice paddy ecosystems and crucial in
maintaining soil fertility. However, our understanding of the factors determining the …

Ferredoxins are proteins found in all biological kingdoms and are involved in essential
biological processes including photosynthesis, lipid metabolism, and biogeochemical …