Green guardians: The biocontrol potential of Pseudomonas-derived metabolites for sustainable agriculture by Ruihuan Yang, Xiangning Du, Moein Khojasteh, Syed Mashab Ali Shah, Yongzheng Peng, Zhangfei Zhu, Zhengyin Xu, Gongyou Chen

“…These bacteria are notable for producing a wide array of bioactive antimicrobial metabolites (AMs), which give them a competitive advantage by inhibiting rival microorganisms and serve as a primary mechanism for the biocontrol of plant diseases, thus supporting sustainable agriculture. …”
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Extracellular electron shuttles induced transformation and mobilization of Fe/As with the occurrence of biogenic vivianite by Jia Wang, Mengna Chen, Yalong Li, Yang Yang, Zuoming Xie

“…Microorganisms that utilize organic matter to reduce Fe oxides/hydroxides constitute the primary geochemical processes controlling the formation of high-arsenic (As) groundwater. …”
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Effects of green manuring on chemical characteristics and microecology of tobacco-growing soil in central henan by Wei Liu, Xiaolong Chen, Yuanyuan Zhao, Hongzhi Shi

“…Secale cereale L. manuring effectively improved the carbon sequestration and nitrogen mineralization capacity of soil microorganisms. Conclusion Green manuring improved soil nutrition and microecology, controlling bacterial community composition, with optimal results when turning Secale cereale L. first.…”
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Assessment of the Chemical Diversity and Functional Properties of Secondary Metabolites from the Marine Fungus <i>Asteromyces cruciatus</i> by María Paz González-Troncoso, Catalina Landeta-Salgado, Javiera Munizaga, Ruth Hornedo-Ortega, María del Carmen García-Parrilla, María Elena Lienqueo

“…Natural compounds derived from microorganisms, especially those with antioxidant and anticancer properties, are gaining attention for their potential applications in biomedical, cosmetic, and food industries. …”
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Biological control of bacterial wilt in pathumma; Curcuma alismatifolia by S. Promsai, Y. Tragoolpua, N. Thongwai

“…The current study was conducted to screen for antagonistic microorganisms capable of inhibiting the pathogenic bacteria and to evaluate the beneficial effect of antagonistic bacteria on pathumma in vivo.METHODS: Antagonistic bacteria were isolated from soil samples obtained from several locations in Thailand and screened for antibacterial activity. …”
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Biotechnological Approach for Development and Characterization of Protein Feed for <i>Melipona quadrifasciata</i> by Patrícia Miranda-Pinto, Jullio Kennedy Castro Soares, Irys Hany Lima Gonzalez, Yuri Ribeiro Diogo, Lívia Soman de Medeiros, Luciana Chagas Caperuto, Patrícia Locosque Ramos, Tiago Maurício Francoy, Michelle Manfrini Morais

“…To address this, we developed a fermented protein feed using microorganisms from pollen of <i>Melipona quadrifasciata,</i> a species commonly found in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. …”
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Grazing mortality as a controlling factor in the uncultured non-cyanobacterial diazotroph (Gamma A) around the Kuroshio region by T. Sato, T. Sato, T. Yamaguchi, K. Hidataka, S. Sogawa, T. Setou, T. Kodama, T. Kodama, T. Shiozaki, K. Takahashi

“…<p>Nitrogen-fixing microorganisms (diazotrophs) significantly influence marine productivity by reducing nitrogen gas into bioavailable nitrogen. …”
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Gut Microbiota as Emerging Players in the Development of Alcohol-Related Liver Disease by Wei Li, Wenkang Gao, Shengqi Yan, Ling Yang, Qingjing Zhu, Huikuan Chu

“…This research aimed to investigate the role of gut microorganisms in the onset and advancement of alcohol-related liver disease, as well as to uncover the underlying mechanisms by which the gut microbiota may contribute to its development. …”
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Reverse mutational scanning of SARS-CoV-2 spike BA.2.86 identifies epitopes contributing to immune escape from polyclonal sera by Najat Bdeir, Tatjana Lüddecke, Henrike Maaß, Stefan Schmelz, Ulfert Rand, Henning Jacobsen, Kristin Metzdorf, Upasana Kulkarni, Anne Cossmann, Metodi V. Stankov, Markus Hoffmann, Stefan Pöhlmann, Wulf Blankenfeldt, Alexandra Dopfer-Jablonka, Georg M. N. Behrens, Luka Čičin-Šain

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Dietary supplementation of blend of organic acids and monoglycerides alleviated diarrhea and systemic inflammation of weaned pigs experimentally infected with enterotoxigenic Esche... by Sangwoo Park, Shuhan Sun, Supatirada Wongchanla, Ying Chen, Xunde Li, Yanhong Liu

“…Abstract Background The emergence of antibiotic resistant microorganisms associated with conventional swine production practices has increased interest in acid-based compounds having antimicrobial properties and other biological functions as nutritional interventions. …”
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Comparison of chemical constituents in Lysimachia species and their antimicrobial activity for extending the shelf life of foods by Li-Li Chen, Shuang Long Yang, Ji-Cun Bao, Wei-You Xie, Zhao-Chan Wang, Nian Shi, Zhao-Jie Wang

“…Additionally, KBZZC-05 (128 μg/mL) extended food shelf life through its antioxidant (P < 0.01 vs CK) and resistance to spoilage microorganisms. This study indicates that bioactive KBZZC-05 is a potentially non-toxic and eco-friendly botanical microbicide and preservative that can be used to treat foodborne diseases and for food storage.…”
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Incidence of methicillin, inducible clindamycin, and vancomycin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates in Gombe, Northeastern Nigeria by Haruna Adamu, Celestina T. Otegwu, Fatima B. Abdullahi, Babajide A. Tytler, Busayo O. Olayinka

“…Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a significant public health concern, jeopardizing the ability to effectively prevent and treat a growing number of infections caused by microorganisms that no longer respond to standard treatments. …”
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Comparative assessment of <i>Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium infantis, Lactobacillus rhamnosus</i> and <i>Saccharomyces boulardii</i> efficacy at d... by V. T. Ivashkin, O. M. Drapkina, A. A. Sheptulin, O. S. Shifrin, Ye. A. Poluektova, S. Yu. Kuchumova

“…Efficacy of probiotics containing microorganisms Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium infantis, Lactobacillus rhamnosus (Florasan-D); yeast Saccharomyces boulardii (Enterol) was studied. …”
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Insights into quinoa endophytes: core bacterial communities reveal high stability to water stress and genotypic variation by Isaac Maestro-Gaitán, Miguel Redondo-Nieto, Sara González-Bodí, Laura Rodríguez-Casillas, Javier Matías, Luis Bolaños, María Reguera

“…Abstract Background Plant endophytes, comprising non-pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and archaea, inhabit various plant parts, including roots, stems, leaves, and seeds. These microorganisms play a crucial role in plant development by enhancing germination, growth, and stress resilience. …”
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Biocontrol efficacy of Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens against rice pathogens by Mohsin Tariq, Mehvish Zahoor, Tahira Yasmeen, Tahir Naqqash, Muhammad Abdul Rehman Rashid, Muhammad Abdullah, Abdul Rafay Rafiq, Marriam Zafar, Iqra Irfan, Ijaz Rasul

“…Biocontrol is a cost-effective and eco-friendly approach to control plant pathogens using natural enemies. Antagonistic microorganisms or their derivatives specifically target the plant pathogens while minimizing the harm to non-target organisms. …”
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Effects of Acidification and Preservatives on Microbial Growth during Storage of Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato Puree by Joyce Ndunge Musyoka, George Ooko Abong', Daniel Mahuga Mbogo, Richard Fuchs, Jan Low, Simon Heck, Tawanda Muzhingi

“…Combination of chemical preservatives and acidification is effective in inhibiting pathogens and spoilage microorganisms in sweet potato puree.…”
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Gut Microbiota and Its Impact on Brain Function and Mental Health by Zofia Martyna Wójcik, Katarzyna Kamińska-Omasta, Bartosz Omasta, Olga Krupa, Paulina Dorota Pietrukaniec, Kuba Borys Romańczuk, Kinga Furtak, Szymon Przemysław Stolarczyk, Magdalena Agata Czerska, Daria Rybak

“…It consists of billions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and archaea, which closely interact with their host. …”
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Halothermophilic Cas9 and dCas9 Interaction with Variety sgRNA In-silico by Kenny Lischer, Kholisoh Hayati, Muhammad Haykal Fabian, Fina Amreta Laksmi, Yudhi Nugraha, Hamdan Dwi Rizqi, Riri Fauziyya, Sarmoko, Mohd Shukuri Mohamad Ali

“…Industrial bioprocesses often require microorganisms that can adapt to specific conditions, such as halothermophilic bacteria capable of producing biosurfactants with various applications. …”
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Characterization of Vaginitis Among Women Complaining of Genital Tract Symptoms by Hemin Muheddin Kareem, Muhammed Saed Qadir, Safa Bakr Karim, Solaf Jawhar Ali

“…Different species of microorganisms were isolated from vaginal samples including yeast and bacteria. …”
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Involvement of the TGF-β pathway in epithelialmesenchymal transition promoted by the pulmonary microenvironment in Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia by Fan Lu, Wang Huixia, Xu Nuo, Guo Yun, Li Ling

“…Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP), one of the smallest prokaryotic microorganisms capable of independent survival, causes respiratory tract infections and various extrapulmonary diseases. …”
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