Insights into the functional role of Actinomycetia in promoting plant growth and biocontrol in tea (Camellia sinensis) plants
Arch Microbiol. 2024 Jan 16;206(2):65. doi: 10.1007/s00203-023-03789-1.ABSTRACTTea, a highly aromatic and globally consumed beverage, is derived from the aqueous infusion of dried leaves of Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze. Northeast India, encompassing an expansive geographical area between 24° and 27° N latitude and 88° and 95° E longitude, is a significant tea-producing region covering approximately 312,210 hectares. Despite its prominence, this region faces persistent challenges owing to a conducive climate that harbors the prevalence of pests, fungal pathogens, and weeds, necessitating agrochemicals. Helopeltis th...
Source: Archives of Microbiology - January 16, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Rictika Das Pranami Bharadwaj Debajit Thakur Source Type: research
Taxonomic study and diversity of Postia s.lat. in Swat, Pakistan: addition of five brown rot Polypores to the country
Arch Microbiol. 2024 Jan 16;206(2):66. doi: 10.1007/s00203-023-03795-3.ABSTRACTBrown rot Polypores are ecologically significant as they play a crucial role in maintaining the carbon cycle and contribute to humus formation in forest ecosystems through their lignocellulose degradation ability. It is important to note that some species can significantly impact timber, potentially causing decay in economically valuable wood. Many Asian countries including Pakistan are still under the exploratory phase and have undocumented species diversity in Polypore fungi. In the current study, collections representing five different specie...
Source: Archives of Microbiology - January 16, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Shahid Hussain Mohammad Nisar Hassan Sher Source Type: research
Unveiling nature's treasures: actinobacteria from Meghalaya's mining sites as sources of bioactive compounds
This study involved the isolation of actinobacteria from two mining sites in Meghalaya, India. The dominant genera from both sites were Streptomyces, Amycolatopsis, Nocardia, and Streptosporangium. Metabolic pathway prediction from 16S rRNA gene revealed several pathways beneficial for plant growth. Exploration of biosynthetic genes indicated a prevalence of the type-II polyketide synthase gene. Sequencing the ketosynthase-alpha domain of the gene led to predictions of various bioactive secondary metabolites. Around 44% of the isolates demonstrated antimicrobial properties, with some also displaying plant growth-promoting ...
Source: Archives of Microbiology - January 15, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Debulman Syiemiong Jintu Rabha Source Type: research
Morphological and phylogenetic analyses reveal a new species of Anthracophyllum (Omphalotaceae, Agaricales) in Zhejiang Province, China
Arch Microbiol. 2024 Jan 13;206(2):63. doi: 10.1007/s00203-023-03748-w.ABSTRACTDuring the investigations of macrofungi resources in Zhejiang Province, China, an interesting wood rot fungus was collected. Based on morphological and molecular phylogenetic studies, it is described as a new species, Anthracophyllum sinense. A. sinense is characterized by its sessile, charcoal black and pleurotoid pileus, sparse lamellae occasionally branching, clavate basidia with long sterigmata [(3-)6-7(-8) μm], and non-heteromorphous cystidia. A. sinense establishes a separate lineage close to A. archeri and A. lateritium in the phylogenet...
Source: Archives of Microbiology - January 13, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Wen-Juan Yang Miao Xu Jing Zhang Fan Zhou Zhi-Fang Le Wen-Jun Tong Hai-Yan Song Zhuo-Han Jin Qiu-Ge Cheng Jian-Ping Zhou Yang Gao Zhi-Jun Zhai Hai-Jing Hu Ming-Hui Chen Hua Yin Jiang Wang Dian-Ming Hu Source Type: research
Immunology of gut microbiome and liver in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): mechanisms, bacteria, and novel therapeutic targets
Arch Microbiol. 2024 Jan 13;206(2):62. doi: 10.1007/s00203-023-03752-0.ABSTRACTNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in the world. Most important contributors to its development are diet and obesity. Gut microbiome's importance for immune system and inflammatory pathways more widely accepted as an important component in NAFLD and other liver diseases' pathogenesis. In this article we review potential mechanisms of microbiome alteration of local and systemic immune responses leading to NAFLD's development, and how can modulate them for the treatment. Our review mentions different...
Source: Archives of Microbiology - January 12, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Stanislav Konstantinovich Gruzdev Irina Viktorovna Podoprigora Oksana Anatolievna Gizinger Source Type: research
UV mutagenesis improves growth potential of green algae in a green algae-yeast co-culture system
In this study, we sought to improve the growth potential of a co-culture system of the green algae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii and the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae by introducing mutations into the green algae. Additionally, we performed a transcriptome analysis of the co-culture of the green algae mutant strain with yeast, discussing the interaction between the green algae mutant strain and the yeast. When the green algae mutant strain was co-cultured with yeast, the number of green algae cells reached 152 × 105 cells/mL after 7 days of culture. This count was 2.6 times higher than when the wild-type green algae strain w...
Source: Archives of Microbiology - January 12, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Yukino Karitani Ryosuke Yamada Takuya Matsumoto Hiroyasu Ogino Source Type: research
A comprehensive review of biosurfactant production and its uses in the pharmaceutical industry
Arch Microbiol. 2024 Jan 10;206(2):60. doi: 10.1007/s00203-023-03786-4.ABSTRACTBiosurfactants are naturally occurring, surface-active chemicals generated by microorganisms and have attracted interest recently because of their numerous industrial uses. Compared to their chemical equivalents, they exhibit qualities that include lower toxic levels, increased biodegradable properties, and unique physiochemical properties. Due to these traits, biosurfactants have become attractive substitutes for synthetic surfactants in the pharmaceutical industry. In-depth research has been done in the last few decades, demonstrating their va...
Source: Archives of Microbiology - January 10, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Sriya Das K V Bhaskara Rao Source Type: research
Human milk oligosaccharides and the association with microbiota in colostrum: a pilot study
Arch Microbiol. 2024 Jan 8;206(2):58. doi: 10.1007/s00203-023-03787-3.ABSTRACTHMOs (Human milk oligosaccharide) has an impact on maternal and infant health. Colostrum samples of 70 breastfeeding women in China were collected and recorded clinical characteristics. The major oligosaccharides and microbiota were quantitated in colostrum. The concentration of fucosylated HMOs in primipara was higher than that of multipara (p = 0.030). The concentration of N-acetylated HMOs in vaginal delivery milk was less than that of cesarean (p = 0.038). Non-fucosylated HMOs of breastfeeding women were less than that of breast pump (p = 0.0...
Source: Archives of Microbiology - January 9, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Wen Sun Lin Tao Chen Qian Peipei Xue Xiankun Tong Li Yang Fang Lu Hua Wan Yingna Tao Source Type: research
Microbial characterization of Sichuan Baoning vinegar: lactic acid bacteria, acetic acid bacteria and yeasts
This study further enriches studies on cereal vinegar and lays a foundation for the development of vinegar starters.PMID:38191944 | DOI:10.1007/s00203-023-03784-6 (Source: Archives of Microbiology)
Source: Archives of Microbiology - January 9, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Jie Wu Qin Li Kaidi Hu Jianlong Li Enrique Dur án-Guerrero Shuliang Liu Mingye Guo Aiping Liu Source Type: research
Human milk oligosaccharides and the association with microbiota in colostrum: a pilot study
Arch Microbiol. 2024 Jan 8;206(2):58. doi: 10.1007/s00203-023-03787-3.ABSTRACTHMOs (Human milk oligosaccharide) has an impact on maternal and infant health. Colostrum samples of 70 breastfeeding women in China were collected and recorded clinical characteristics. The major oligosaccharides and microbiota were quantitated in colostrum. The concentration of fucosylated HMOs in primipara was higher than that of multipara (p = 0.030). The concentration of N-acetylated HMOs in vaginal delivery milk was less than that of cesarean (p = 0.038). Non-fucosylated HMOs of breastfeeding women were less than that of breast pump (p = 0.0...
Source: Archives of Microbiology - January 9, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Wen Sun Lin Tao Chen Qian Peipei Xue Xiankun Tong Li Yang Fang Lu Hua Wan Yingna Tao Source Type: research
Microbial characterization of Sichuan Baoning vinegar: lactic acid bacteria, acetic acid bacteria and yeasts
This study further enriches studies on cereal vinegar and lays a foundation for the development of vinegar starters.PMID:38191944 | DOI:10.1007/s00203-023-03784-6 (Source: Archives of Microbiology)
Source: Archives of Microbiology - January 9, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Jie Wu Qin Li Kaidi Hu Jianlong Li Enrique Dur án-Guerrero Shuliang Liu Mingye Guo Aiping Liu Source Type: research
Correction to: Safety assessment, whole genome sequence, and metabolome analysis of Streptococcus thermophilus CICC 20372 for bone cement fermentation
Arch Microbiol. 2024 Jan 8;206(2):56. doi: 10.1007/s00203-023-03822-3.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38189991 | DOI:10.1007/s00203-023-03822-3 (Source: Archives of Microbiology)
Source: Archives of Microbiology - January 8, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Rongshan Li Yangfan Hu Yang Xu Jinlong Zhou Yunfang Li Qing Liu Bo Yu Source Type: research
Activity of a foam in preventing rebound of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium-containing droplets generated from the toilet bowl
Arch Microbiol. 2024 Jan 8;206(2):57. doi: 10.1007/s00203-023-03775-7.ABSTRACTIn hospital environments, droplets generated by urination within shared toilets may represent a route of dissemination for bacteria such as vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm), which contributes significantly to the burden of hospital-acquired infections. We investigated the potential activity of a foam in preventing the generation of droplets containing Enterococcus spp. during urination. A uniform layer of foam was deposited in the inner walls and at the bottom of an experimental toilet contaminated with suspensions of Enterococcu...
Source: Archives of Microbiology - January 8, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Felice Valzano Anna Rita Daniela Coda Marianna Marangi Gianfranco La Bella Arcangelo Liso Fabio Arena Source Type: research
Correction to: Safety assessment, whole genome sequence, and metabolome analysis of Streptococcus thermophilus CICC 20372 for bone cement fermentation
Arch Microbiol. 2024 Jan 8;206(2):56. doi: 10.1007/s00203-023-03822-3.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38189991 | DOI:10.1007/s00203-023-03822-3 (Source: Archives of Microbiology)
Source: Archives of Microbiology - January 8, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Rongshan Li Yangfan Hu Yang Xu Jinlong Zhou Yunfang Li Qing Liu Bo Yu Source Type: research
Activity of a foam in preventing rebound of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium-containing droplets generated from the toilet bowl
Arch Microbiol. 2024 Jan 8;206(2):57. doi: 10.1007/s00203-023-03775-7.ABSTRACTIn hospital environments, droplets generated by urination within shared toilets may represent a route of dissemination for bacteria such as vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm), which contributes significantly to the burden of hospital-acquired infections. We investigated the potential activity of a foam in preventing the generation of droplets containing Enterococcus spp. during urination. A uniform layer of foam was deposited in the inner walls and at the bottom of an experimental toilet contaminated with suspensions of Enterococcu...
Source: Archives of Microbiology - January 8, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Felice Valzano Anna Rita Daniela Coda Marianna Marangi Gianfranco La Bella Arcangelo Liso Fabio Arena Source Type: research
