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Crenobacter oryzisoli sp. nov., a novel phosphate-solubilizing bacterium isolated from the paddy soil
Two Gram-staining-negative, facultative anaerobic, rod-shaped and phosphate-solubilizing strains designated SG2303T and SG2305, were isolated from paddy soil in China. Phylogenetic analysis based on 16 S rRNA gen...
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Azotosporobacter soli gen. nov., sp. nov., a novel nitrogen-fixing bacterium isolated from paddy soil
A nitrogen-fixing strain designated SG130T was isolated from paddy soil in Fujian Province, China. Strain SG130T was Gram-staining-negative, rod-shaped, and strictly anaerobic. Strain SG130T showed the highest 16...
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Open AccessEvolution of triclosan resistance modulates bacterial permissiveness to multidrug resistance plasmids and phages
The horizontal transfer of plasmids has been recognized as one of the key drivers for the worldwide spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across bacterial pathogens. However, knowledge remain limited about ...
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Open AccessEffects of Seafood Mushroom Spent Substrate Solid-State Fermentation Combined with PGPR as a Microbial Fertilizer on the Soil Environment and Growth Promotion of Cenchrus fungigraminus
Careless burning, discarding, or overfertilization of spent mushroom substrate (SMS) is environmentally harmful. The reuse of SMS resources is a matter of concern.
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Biogeochemical and microscopic studies of soil and Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud. plants affected by coal mine dumps
Developed areas of the coal industry are subjected to long-term anthropogenic impacts from the input and accumulation of overburdened coal material, containing potentially toxic heavy metals and metalloids (HM...
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Soil microbial ecology through the lens of metatranscriptomics
Metatranscriptomics uncovers the dynamic expression of functional genes in soil environments, providing insights into the intricate metabolic activities within microbial commun...
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Geothrix oryzisoli sp. nov., a ferric iron-reducing bacterium isolated from paddy soil
An anaerobic, Gram-staining-negative, rod-shaped, Fe(III)-reducing strain, designated SG189T, was isolated from paddy soil in Fujian Province, China. Growth occurred at 20–35 ℃ (optimum 30 ℃), pH 6.5–8.0 (optimum...
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A novel sulfate-reducing and nitrogen-fixing bacterium Fundidesulfovibrio soli sp. nov., isolated from paddy soils
A strictly anaerobic sulfate-reducing strain, designated SG60T, was isolated from paddy soil collected in Fujian Province, China. Growth of strain SG60T was observed at 20–37 °C, pH 5.5–10.0 and 0–0.7% (w/v) NaCl...
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A novel nitrogen-fixing bacterium, Propionivibrio soli sp. nov. isolated from paddy soil
A facultative anaerobic nitrogen-fixing bacterium, designated SG131T, was isolated from paddy soil. Strain SG131T showed high 16S rRNA gene sequence similarities with type strains Propionivibrio limicola DSM 6832
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Bio-fertilizer Amendment Alleviates the Replanting Disease under Consecutive Monoculture Regimes by Resha** Leaf and Root Microbiome
Replanting disease is a growing problem in intensive agricultural systems. Application of bio-fertilizer containing beneficial microbes contributes to disease suppression and is a promising strategy to control...
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Manure fertilization enhanced microbial immigration in the wheat rhizosphere
Microbial immigration is essential for understanding microbial mechanisms involved in nutrient cycling under different fertilization strategies. Here, we aimed to illustrate the effects of fertilization on mic...
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Open AccessAuthor Correction: Associations between carabid beetles and fungi in the light of 200 years of published literature
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Metabolic properties, gene functions, and biosafety analysis reveal the action of three rhizospheric plant growth-promoting bacteria of Jujuncao (Pennisetum giganteum)
This study aimed to identify the specific genes associated with plant growth promotion and cadmium tolerance in three bacteria strains associated with Pennisetum giganteum as well as to determine their biosafety ...
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Open AccessAssociations between carabid beetles and fungi in the light of 200 years of published literature
Describing and conserving ecological interactions woven into ecosystems is one of the great challenges of the 21st century. Here, we present a unique dataset compiling the biotic interactions between two ecologic...
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Short-Term Application of Magnesium Fertilizer Affected Soil Microbial Biomass, Activity, and Community Structure
Fertilizers influence soil microbial processes and functions. The use of magnesium (Mg) fertilizer is increasing worldwide, but the effects of mineral Mg application on soil microbial biomass, activity, and di...
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Plant-mediated rhizospheric interactions in intraspecific intercrop** alleviate the replanting disease of Radix pseudostellariae
Traditional agricultural systems increasingly contribute to food and livelihood security worldwide. Previous studies have demonstrated the positive effects of intercrop** on crop productivity due to the redu...
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Biofertilizers with beneficial rhizobacteria improved plant growth and yield in chili (Capsicum annuum L.)
Chemical fertilizers can supply essential nutrients to crops increasing their yield, however, they can also cause serious environmental problems. Biofertilizer has received more and more attention because of i...
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Assembly of root-associated microbial community of typical rice cultivars in different soil types
Root-associated microbial communities have been widely studied in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, but have been much less explored in agronomically important crops. Here, we used deep pyrosequencing of bact...
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Effects of different inhibitors such as malonic acid, Na3PO4 and HgCl2 on uptake of different forms of antimony in rice plant
Antimony is an analogue of arsenic (As), but its uptake mechanisms are not as well understood as As. Antimonite [Sb(III)] probably enters into plant roots via aquaporins but antimonate [Sb(V)] not through the ...
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Enhanced Cd-Zn-Pb-contaminated soil phytoextraction by Sedum alfredii and the rhizosphere bacterial community structure and function by applying organic amendments
The phytoextraction efficiency of metal contaminated soil needs to be improved. Organic amendment can be used to enhance the effectiveness of phytoextraction. However, studies on how organic amendment influenc...