Effect of microbial biostimulants on the antioxidant profile, antioxidant capacity and activity of enzymes influencing the quality level of raspberries (Rubus idaeus L.).

The influence of four microbial biostimulants containing various strains of Bacillus subtilis and/or Paenibacillus sp. on the quality of raspberries cv. Delniwa, Poemat, and Enrosadira cultivated in two consecutive seasons was investigated.

The Combined Effects of Azoxystrobin and the Biosurfactant-Producing sp. Kol B3 against the Phytopathogenic Fungus IM 6525.

This study aimed to evaluate how the combined presence of the synthetic fungicide azoxystrobin (AZ) and the biosurfactant-producing sp. Kol B3 influences the growth of the phytopathogenic fungus IM 6525. The results showed a noticeable increase in antifungal effectiveness when biotic and abiotic agents were combined.

Biological Control of and and Reductions in the Amount of Ochratoxin A and Aflatoxins in Bread by Selected Non-Conventional Yeast.

and are important pathogenic fungi that pose a serious threat because of their ability to produce mycotoxins, including ochratoxin A (OTA) and aflatoxins (AFs). The main method of reducing these pathogens is the use of chemical fungicides, though recently there has been a focus on finding biological control agents. The obtained results from this study indicate the great potential of two wild yeast strains, PP3 and D10, in the biological control of and and reductions in the amount of OTA and AFs they produce.

Identification of the selected soil bacteria genera based on their geometric and dispersion features.

The visual analysis of microscopic images is often used for soil bacteria recognition in microbiology. Such task can be automated with the aid of machine learning and digital image processing techniques. The best results for soil microorganism identification usually rely on extracting features based on color.

Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi as an Important Factor Enabling the Adaptation of L. to Zn-Pb-Polluted Tailings.

The old Zn-Pb-contaminated (calamine) tailings in southern Poland are spontaneously colonized by metal-tolerant L. (), which can form simultaneously symbiotic association with nitrogen-fixing rhizobia and phosphorus-acquiring arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). So far, fungal colonization and the AMF diversity of calamine-inhabiting legumes have been poorly studied.

Effects of Rhizosphere Bacteria on Strawberry Plants ( Duch.) under Water Deficit.

Due to the observed climate warming, water deficiency in soil is currently one of the most important stressors limiting the size and quality of plant crops. Drought stress causes a number of morphological, physiological, and biochemical changes in plants, limiting their growth, development, and yield. Innovative methods of inducing resistance and protecting plants against stressors include the inoculation of crops with beneficial microorganisms isolated from the rhizosphere of the plant species to which they are to be applied.

Pomegranate trees quality under drought conditions using potassium silicate, nanosilver, and selenium spray with valorization of peels as fungicide extracts.

The current study was performed on 8 years old "Succary" pomegranate cultivar (Punica granatum L.) during the 2019 and 2020 seasons. One hundred pomegranate trees were chosen and sprayed three times at the beginning of flowering, full bloom, and 1 month later with the following treatments: water as control, 0.

The Use of Interactions Between Microorganisms in Strawberry Cultivation ( Duch.).

As the market indicates a growing interest in organically grown fruit, there is a need for biostimulants to counter the adverse effects of pathogenic fungi and fungal-like-pathogens. Four microbial pathogens (, sp., sp.

Chemical Transformation of Humic Acid Molecules under the Influence of Mineral, Fungal and Bacterial Fertilization in the Context of the Agricultural Use of Degraded Soils.

The main goal of this work was to study the structural transformation of humic acids (HAs) under the influence of selected strains of fungi ( and ) and bacteria ( sp., and ) with/without the presence of NPK fertilizers. Two-year experiments were conducted on two different soils and HAs isolated from these soils were examined for structure, humification degree, and quantity using fluorescence and UV-Vis spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and extraction methods.

Fermentation Strategies to Improve Soil Bio-Inoculant Production and Quality.

The application of plant beneficial microorganisms has been widely accepted as an efficient alternative to chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Isolation and selection of efficient microorganisms, their characterization and testing in soil-plant systems are well studied. However, the production stage and formulation of the final products are not in the focus of the research, which affects the achievement of stable and consistent results in the field.

The Status of Soil Microbiome as Affected by the Application of Phosphorus Biofertilizer: Fertilizer Enriched with Beneficial Bacterial Strains.

Regarding the unfavourable changes in agroecosystems resulting from the excessive application of mineral fertilizers, biopreparations containing live microorganisms are gaining increasing attention. We assumed that the application of phosphorus mineral fertilizer enriched with strains of beneficial microorganisms contribute to favourable changes in enzymatic activity and in the genetic and functional diversity of microbial populations inhabiting degraded soils. Therefore, in field experiments conditions, the effects of phosphorus fertilizer enriched with bacterial strains on the status of soil microbiome in two chemically degraded soil types (Brunic Arenosol - BA and Abruptic Luvisol - AL) were investigated.

Integrated multi-channel optical system for bacteria characterization and its potential use for monitoring of environmental bacteria.

The potential use of a novel multichannel optical system towards fast and non-destructive bacteria identification and its application for environmental bacteria characterisation on the strain level is presented. It is the first attempt to use the proposed optical method to study various bacteria species (Gram-negative, Gram-positive) commonly present in the environment. The novel configuration of the optical system enables multichannel examination of bacterial colonies and provides additional functionality such as registration of two-dimensional (2D) distribution of monochromatic transmission coefficient of examined colonies, what can be used as a novel optical signature for bacteria characterization.

Biochar-rhizosphere interactions - A review.

Biochar is a solid material of biological origin obtained from the biomass carbonization, designed as a mean to reduce greenhouse gases emission and carbon sequestration in soils for a long time. Biochar has a wide spectrum of practical utilization and is applied as a promising soil improver or fertilizer in agriculture, or as a medium for soil or water remediation. Preparations of biochar increase plant growth and yielding when applied into soil and also improve plant growth conditions, mainly bio, physical and chemical properties of soil.

Microbial Products and Biofertilizers in Improving Growth and Productivity of Apple - a Review.

The excessive use of mineral fertilizers causes many negative consequences for the environment as well as potentially dangerous effects of chemical residues in plant tissues on the health of human and animal consumers. Bio-fertilizers are formulations of beneficial microorganisms, which upon application can increase the availability of nutrients by their biological activity and help to improve soil health. Microbes involved in the formulation of bio-fertilizers not only mobilize N and P but mediate the process of producing crops and foods naturally.

Identification and assessment of genetic similarity of soil bacterial isolates of Pseudomonas spp. using molecular techniques.

Bacteria of the genus Pseudomonas are often components of bioproducts designed to enhance the condition of the soil and plants. The use of Pseudomonas bacteria in bioproducts must be preceded by the acquisition, characterization and selection of beneficial strains living in the soil. A prerequisite for the selection of bacterial strains for use in bioproducts is to be able to identify the isolates rapidly and accurately.