Creating pathways for collaboration between Argentina and the UK to utilise microbial biofilms in sustainable agriculture
Abstract Microbial biofilms are complex communities of microorganisms that exist in various environments, including natural and human-built systems and have a significant economic impact on a global scale. In addition to their detrimental impacts, biofilms have been extensively studied for their pot...
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| author | Patricia L. Abdian Miguel Cámara Fabricio D. Cassan Gabriel Castrillo Marisa Díaz Gustavo Gonzalez Anta Claire Hodge Jo Slater-Jefferies Cait E. MacPhee Enzo Moriconi Paulina D. Rakowska Rasmita Raval Duncan Ross Juan F. Sandoval Diego O. Serra Claudio Valverde Jeremy Webb Ana Winters |
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| description | Abstract Microbial biofilms are complex communities of microorganisms that exist in various environments, including natural and human-built systems and have a significant economic impact on a global scale. In addition to their detrimental impacts, biofilms have been extensively studied for their potential benefits. In agriculture, biofilms are considered key organisational structures of microbes, exploited as biofertilisers, biostimulants, and biocontrol agents, with the potential to enhance soil health and plant growth. Despite ongoing research, there are still large knowledge gaps in the understanding of the mechanisms governing interaction between biofilms and plants, and how these can be manipulated to promote sustainable agriculture. The UK’s National Biofilms Innovation Centre [NBIC] and Argentine researchers have established a dialogue aimed at addressing these gaps and improving agricultural productivity through the integration of new technologies that can promote soil health whilst reducing environmental impact. Future research collaborations between the two countries in this area could have significant benefits for global agricultural innovation and the development of sustainable food systems. This publication takes on a ‘white paper’ format, consolidating complex discussions from a workshop between NBIC and Argentine researchers. It offers a comprehensive summary encompassing the insights, perspectives, and outcomes generated during the discussions among the participants, pinpointing three key priority areas for collaborative activities that were identified: (1) Using plant root biofilm composition as a sensor for soil health and to optimise interventions, (2) Biofilms and soil health resilience in a changing environment, (3) Intelligent seeds and innovative / automated large-scale monitoring systems. For the three identified priority areas, the early engagement of end-users [farmers] will be paramount to maximise technology adoption. Commitment from the governments and support from funding bodies in both countries will be essential for the establishment of robust research programmes and long-term successful collaborations between researchers, industry and end users. Graphical Abstract |
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| spelling | doaj-art-021a0c22a37e4ff3a71905a981369fbc2025-02-02T04:40:24ZengCABICABI Agriculture and Bioscience2662-40442024-02-01511810.1186/s43170-024-00227-0Creating pathways for collaboration between Argentina and the UK to utilise microbial biofilms in sustainable agriculturePatricia L. Abdian0Miguel Cámara1Fabricio D. Cassan2Gabriel Castrillo3Marisa Díaz4Gustavo Gonzalez Anta5Claire Hodge6Jo Slater-Jefferies7Cait E. MacPhee8Enzo Moriconi9Paulina D. Rakowska10Rasmita Raval11Duncan Ross12Juan F. Sandoval13Diego O. Serra14Claudio Valverde15Jeremy Webb16Ana Winters17G.V. IMyZA-IABiMO Instituto de Agrobiotecnología y Biología Molecular, INTA-CONICETNational Biofilms Innovation Centre, University of Nottingham Biodiscovery Institute, School of Life Sciences, University of NottinghamInstituto de Investigaciones Agrobiotecnológicas (INIAB), Universidad Nacional de Río CuartoSchool of Biosciences & the Future Food Beacon of Excellence, University of NottinghamRizobacter Argentina S.A.Escuela de Ciencias Agrarias, Exactas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional del Noroeste de La Provincia de Buenos Aires (UNNOBA)Agricultural Engineering Precision Innovation Centre (Agri-EPI Centre)National Biofilms Innovation Centre, School of Biological Sciences, University of SouthamptonNational Biofilms Innovation Centre, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of EdinburghMinisterio de Ciencia y Tecnología de CórdobaNational Biofilms Innovation Centre, School of Biological Sciences, University of SouthamptonNational Biofilms Innovation Centre, Open Innovation Hub for Antimicrobial Surfaces, Department of Chemistry, University of LiverpoolAgricultural Engineering Precision Innovation Centre (Agri-EPI Centre)Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, Aberystwyth UniversityInstituto de Biología Molecular y Celular de Rosario (IBR), Universidad Nacional de Rosario – CONICETLaboratorio de Fisiología y Genética de Bacterias Beneficiosas Para Plantas, Centro de Bioquímica y Microbiología del Suelo, Universidad Nacional de Quilmes-CONICETNational Biofilms Innovation Centre, School of Biological Sciences, University of SouthamptonInstitute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, Aberystwyth UniversityAbstract Microbial biofilms are complex communities of microorganisms that exist in various environments, including natural and human-built systems and have a significant economic impact on a global scale. In addition to their detrimental impacts, biofilms have been extensively studied for their potential benefits. In agriculture, biofilms are considered key organisational structures of microbes, exploited as biofertilisers, biostimulants, and biocontrol agents, with the potential to enhance soil health and plant growth. Despite ongoing research, there are still large knowledge gaps in the understanding of the mechanisms governing interaction between biofilms and plants, and how these can be manipulated to promote sustainable agriculture. The UK’s National Biofilms Innovation Centre [NBIC] and Argentine researchers have established a dialogue aimed at addressing these gaps and improving agricultural productivity through the integration of new technologies that can promote soil health whilst reducing environmental impact. Future research collaborations between the two countries in this area could have significant benefits for global agricultural innovation and the development of sustainable food systems. This publication takes on a ‘white paper’ format, consolidating complex discussions from a workshop between NBIC and Argentine researchers. It offers a comprehensive summary encompassing the insights, perspectives, and outcomes generated during the discussions among the participants, pinpointing three key priority areas for collaborative activities that were identified: (1) Using plant root biofilm composition as a sensor for soil health and to optimise interventions, (2) Biofilms and soil health resilience in a changing environment, (3) Intelligent seeds and innovative / automated large-scale monitoring systems. For the three identified priority areas, the early engagement of end-users [farmers] will be paramount to maximise technology adoption. Commitment from the governments and support from funding bodies in both countries will be essential for the establishment of robust research programmes and long-term successful collaborations between researchers, industry and end users. Graphical Abstracthttps://doi.org/10.1186/s43170-024-00227-0BiofilmSoil healthClimate changeRoot biofilmMicrobiotaAgricultural innovation |
| spellingShingle | Patricia L. Abdian Miguel Cámara Fabricio D. Cassan Gabriel Castrillo Marisa Díaz Gustavo Gonzalez Anta Claire Hodge Jo Slater-Jefferies Cait E. MacPhee Enzo Moriconi Paulina D. Rakowska Rasmita Raval Duncan Ross Juan F. Sandoval Diego O. Serra Claudio Valverde Jeremy Webb Ana Winters Creating pathways for collaboration between Argentina and the UK to utilise microbial biofilms in sustainable agriculture CABI Agriculture and Bioscience Biofilm Soil health Climate change Root biofilm Microbiota Agricultural innovation |
| title | Creating pathways for collaboration between Argentina and the UK to utilise microbial biofilms in sustainable agriculture |
| title_full | Creating pathways for collaboration between Argentina and the UK to utilise microbial biofilms in sustainable agriculture |
| title_fullStr | Creating pathways for collaboration between Argentina and the UK to utilise microbial biofilms in sustainable agriculture |
| title_full_unstemmed | Creating pathways for collaboration between Argentina and the UK to utilise microbial biofilms in sustainable agriculture |
| title_short | Creating pathways for collaboration between Argentina and the UK to utilise microbial biofilms in sustainable agriculture |
| title_sort | creating pathways for collaboration between argentina and the uk to utilise microbial biofilms in sustainable agriculture |
| topic | Biofilm Soil health Climate change Root biofilm Microbiota Agricultural innovation |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43170-024-00227-0 |
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