Natural and human activities lead to soil degradation and soil salinization. The decrease of
farmlands threatens food security. There are approximately 1 billion ha salt-affected soils all …

Attached microalgae cultivation could simplify the microalgae harvest process and reduce its
associated cost, which has attracted much attention recently. In this paper, the reactor …

Modern agricultural management is heavily dependent on the fertilizers for promotion of
crop production, but the massive use of inorganic and chemical-based fertilizers currently …

Mars colonization demands technological advances to enable the return of humans to Earth.
Ship** the propellant and oxygen for a return journey is not viable. Considering the …

Abstract The Sustainable Development Goal 2 of the United Nations towards 2030 aimed to
end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable …

The microalgae treatment of mariculture wastewater can effectively reduce pollution of the
coastal marine environment while utilizing the nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients of …

Highlights•A novel water-smart microalgal biofilm cultivation strategy is presented.•The three
different principles of biofilm cultivation are introduced.•Linkages of cyanobacterial biofilms …

Cyanobacteria inhabiting extreme environments constitute a promising source for natural
products with biotechnological applications. However, they have not been studied in-depth …

Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic prokaryotes and major contributors to global
biogeochemical cycles. They possess powerful biological activity, high adaptability to …

Endolithic cyanobacteria thriving in rocks of deserts remain an unexplored source for the
quest of novel bioproducts in extreme environments. In this work, 7 endolithic cyanobacteria …