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Microorganisms in Agriculture

A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Microbiology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2024 | Viewed by 424

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Wen-Ching Chen

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Guest Editor
International Bachelor Program in Agribusiness, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan
Interests: soil remediation; soil microbiology; pesticide; environmental toxicology

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to explore the pivotal role of microorganisms in enhancing agricultural productivity, sustainability and resilience. Microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, archaea and protozoa, play diverse and crucial roles in agricultural ecosystems, influencing soil health, plant growth, nutrient cycling, disease suppression and the overall ecosystem functioning.

In this Special Issue, original research articles, reviews and perspectives are welcome. Research areas may include various aspects of microbial involvement in agriculture, including, but not limited to:

  • Crop–Microbe Interactions: Research focusing on the symbiotic and pathogenic interactions between crops and microorganisms, including beneficial associations such as mycorrhizal symbiosis, nitrogen-fixing bacteria and biocontrol agents against plant pathogens.
  • Microbial Biostimulants and Biofertilizers: Exploration of microbial-based products and formulations designed to enhance crop growth, nutrient uptake, stress tolerance and overall crop productivity in sustainable agricultural practices.
  • Microbial Control of Crop Diseases: Investigations into the mechanisms underlying microbial biocontrol agents' efficacy against phytopathogens and the development of novel strategies for managing crop diseases while minimizing environmental impacts.
  • Microbial Bioremediation: Studies assessing the potential of microorganisms to degrade pollutants, detoxify soil and mitigate environmental contamination in agricultural settings.
  • Microbial Diversity and Functional Genomics: Utilization of advanced molecular techniques and omics approaches to characterize microbial communities, identify key functional genes and decipher metabolic pathways relevant to agricultural ecosystems.

Dr. Wen-Ching Chen
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Microorganisms is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • bio-fertilizer
  • bio-pesticide
  • functional microbes
  • microbial ecology
  • plant growth-promoting microoganism
  • bio-remediation

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Purpureocillium lilacinum SBF054: Endophytic in Phaseolus vulgaris, Glycine max, and Helianthus annuus; Antagonistic to Rhizoctonia solani; and Virulent to Euschistus heros
by Flávia Melo Moreira, Túlio Iglésias Machado, Caio Augusto Rosado Torres, Hebert Ribeiro de Souza, Matheus Felipe Celestino, Marco Antônio Silva, Giovana Cidade Gomes, Breno Beda dos Reis Cunha, Pedro de Luca Buffon dos Santos, Magno Rodrigues de Carvalho Filho, Marcelo Tavares de Castro and Rose Gomes Monnerat
Microorganisms 2024, 12(6), 1100; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12061100 - 29 May 2024
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Microorganisms with multiple ecological functions can be a useful biotechnological resource in integrated pest- and disease-management programs. This work aimed to investigate the potential endophytic and virulent effects of a strain of Purpureocillium lilacinum on organic cultivation in Brazil. Specifically, the strain’s ability [...] Read more.
Microorganisms with multiple ecological functions can be a useful biotechnological resource in integrated pest- and disease-management programs. This work aimed to investigate the potential endophytic and virulent effects of a strain of Purpureocillium lilacinum on organic cultivation in Brazil. Specifically, the strain’s ability to establish itself as an endophyte in common bean, soybean, and sunflower plants when inoculated via seed was evaluated. Furthermore, its antifungal activity against phytopathogens and its pathogenicity and virulence against insects of the order Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, and Hemiptera were evaluated. Furthermore, the strain was evaluated for its biochemical and physiological characteristics. For virulence bioassays, the experiments were conducted under a factorial scheme (2 × 3), with the following factors: (a) fungal inoculation and control without inoculum and (b) types of inocula (blastospores, aerial conidia, and metabolites). The treatments were sprayed on insect species at different stages of development. In summary, it was found that the SBF054 strain endophytically colonized the common bean, with partial recovery from the root tissues of soybean and sunflower plants, 30 days after inoculation; suppressed 86% of Rhizoctonia solani mycelial growth in an in vitro assay; and controlled eggs, nymphs, and Euschistus heros adults. These multifunctional abilities are mainly attributed to the strain’s mechanisms of producing metabolites, such as organic acids, soluble nutrients, and hydrolytic enzymes. Full article
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