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Calcite-dissolving bacteria: promising approach as bio-fertilizer

Frontiers in Microbiology
Calcium (Ca) is an essential macronutrient and a secondary messenger for the proper growth and functioning of plants. It is essential for membrane stability, cell integrity, cell division, and elongation.
Christina Lemson Hambo, Christina Lemson Hambo, Mawazo Jamson Shitindi, Kalunde Pilly Sibuga, Yasinta Beda Nzogela   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Determination of the molecular and physiological basis of citric acid tolerance in spoilage yeast

, 2009
The ability of yeasts to grow and adapt under extreme environmental conditions including within the presence of weak organic acid preservatives has led to substantial economic losses through manufactured food and beverage spoilage.
McGuire, Lynne I.
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Multi‐Stimuli‐Responsive Hydrogen‐Bonded Organic Frameworks Nanocarriers Enable Targeted Fungicide Release and Plant Immune Regulation

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A fluorinated hydrogen‐bonded organic framework nanocarrier (PFC‐1‐F) loaded with PYR and coated with HACC enables multi‐stimuli‐responsive (enzyme/ROS/pH) release at infection sites. Exhibiting targeted antifungal activity against Sclerotium rolfsii, modulating plant antioxidant defense, and demonstrating favorable biosafety across plant, soil, and ...
Guangming Ma, Ying Zou, Yao Wang, Huiyan Li, Jinlin Li, Tianfu Liu, Xiaohong Pan   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Molecular Engineering Mediated Interfacial Assembly as an Artificial Extracellular Matrix Remolds Bacteria With Enhanced Abiotic Resilience

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A biomimetic artificial extracellular matrix is assembled directly on Pseudomonas fluorescens by co‐assembling amyloid‐like lysozyme and alginate at the cell surface. This conformal nanocoating acts as both a hydration buffer and a physiological priming layer, markedly enhancing desiccation tolerance, seed adhesion, storage stability, and biocontrol ...
Yuanyuan Wang, Zili Jia, Yang Li, Qitao Wang, Shuai Hou, Lei Liu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Developing stable, simplified, functional consortia from Brachypodium rhizosphere for microbial application in sustainable agriculture

Frontiers in Microbiology
The rhizosphere microbiome plays a crucial role in supporting plant productivity and ecosystem functioning by regulating nutrient cycling, soil integrity, and carbon storage.
Mingfei Chen, Shwetha M. Acharya, Mon Oo Yee, Kristine Grace M. Cabugao, Romy Chakraborty   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

A comparison between primary grasslands and abandoned quarries of the magnesian limestone, county Durham, with special reference to scrub invasion [PDF]

, 1993
Seven grassland Sites of Special Scientific Interest on the Magnesian Limestone of County Durham were botanically surveyed using the methodology of the National Vegetation Classification.
Allchin, Elizabeth
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Thermally Processable, Transparent, Mechanically Tunable and Robust Bioplastics From Wastepaper

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Unlike conventional inefficient or low‐value wastepaper recycling, a directional transformation strategy is employed to convert whole wastepaper into intact bioplastics with tunable mechanical properties in our work. These bioplastics can be processed into flexible bags or rigid containers and exhibit high transparency, water resistance, repairability,
Zhezhe Zhou, Tao Chu, Boyou Hou, Mark Lynch, Siqi Huo, Min Hong, Jianguo Yang, Paulomi (Polly) Burey, Qiang Gao, Guobo Huang, Pingan Song   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Orchids as Indicators of Ecosystem Health in Urban Bushland Fragments

, 2009
In this thesis I investigate the utility of orchids as indicators of ecosystem health. The study areas were urban bushland fragments on the Swan Coastal Plain, a global biodiversity hotspot.
Newman, Belinda
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Bacterial Model Membranes Reshape Fibrillation of a Functional Amyloid Protein

, 2018
Biofilms are aggregates of cells that form surface-associated communities. The cells in biofilms are interconnected with an extracellular matrix, a network that is made mostly of polysaccharides, proteins, and sometimes nucleic acids.
Razan Abbasi (5048606), Liraz Chai (5048609), Raz Jelinek (1266570), Ravit Malishev (1481071)   +3 more
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Closed‐Loop Radiative Cooling Mulch Upcycled From Agricultural Residues for Efficient Soil Heat–Water Stress Mitigation

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Conventional passive radiative cooling films rely on costly feedstocks and energy‐intensive fabrication, with poor end‐of‐life compatibility in agriculture. To address this challenge, a sustainable radiative cooling mulch (SRCM) is developed from waste maize leaves via spontaneous hydrogen‐bond self‐assembly.
Hao Li, Dong Lv, Yang Fu, Cancheng Jiang, Wenqi Wang, Ze Li, Lin Liang, Jiayu Du, Jie Tan, Yihao Zhu, Wenjie Liu, Lamfeddal Kouisni, Kaixin Lin, Chi Yan Tso   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source