Iron is an essential trace element for most organisms. A common way for bacteria to acquire
this nutrient is through the secretion of siderophores, which are secondary metabolites that …

Iron is important for bacterial growth and survival, as it is a common co-factor in essential
enzymes. Although iron is very abundant in the earth crust, its bioavailability is low in most …

Plant pathogenic bacteria cause high crop and economic losses to human societies,–.
Infections by such pathogens are challenging to control as they often arise through complex …

Cooperation is commonly believed to be favourable in spatially structured environments, as
these systems promote genetic relatedness that reduces the likelihood of exploitation by …

Siderophores are iron‐chelating molecules produced by bacteria to access iron, a key
nutrient. These compounds have highly diverse chemical structures, with various chelating …

Microbial secondary metabolites are a rich source for pharmaceutical discoveries and play
crucial ecological functions. While tools exist to identify secondary metabolite clusters in …

Microbial community is the primary driver causing the greenhouse gas emissions in
composting. Thus, regulating the microbial communities is a strategy to reduce them. Here …

Interactions between plant pathogens and root-associated microbes play an important role
in determining disease outcomes. While several studies have suggested that steering these …

The impermeable outer membrane of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is bypassed by
antibacterial proteins known as S-type pyocins. Because of their properties, pyocins are …

Pyoverdines (PVDs) are a class of siderophores produced mostly by members of the genus
Pseudomonas. Their primary function is to accumulate, mobilize, and transport iron …