Bacteria have developed a large array of motility mechanisms to exploit available resources
and environments. These mechanisms can be broadly classified into swimming in aqueous …

Biofilms consist of microbial communities embedded in a 3D extracellular matrix. The matrix
is composed of a complex array of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) that contribute …

Beneficial microorganisms are used to stimulate the germination of seeds; however, their
growth-promoting mechanisms remain largely unexplored. Bacillus subtilis is commonly …

Bacillus and Pseudomonas ubiquitously occur in natural environments and are two of the
most intensively studied bacterial genera in the soil. They are often coisolated from …

Beneficial rhizobacteria promote plant growth and protect plants against phytopathogens.
Effective colonization on plant roots is critical for the rhizobacteria to exert beneficial …

A biofilm is a common life form where bacterial cells crowd together surrounded by an
extracellular matrix (ECM). Traditionally, the ECM is considered as a structural material that …

Some members of root-associated Bacillus species have been developed as biocontrol
agents due to their contribution to plant protection by directly interfering with the growth of …

Bacillus subtilis produces a wide range of secondary metabolites providing diverse plant
growth-promoting and biocontrol abilities. These secondary metabolites include …

Microbial natural products are widely explored for their therapeutic potential. Understanding
the underlying evolutionary and adaptive forces driving their production remains a …

Bacteria of the genera Pseudomonas and Bacillus can promote plant growth and protect
plants from pathogens. However, the interactions between these plant-beneficial bacteria …