Showing papers in "Geomicrobiology Journal in 2020"
TL;DR: In this article, microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) can improve the engineering properties of coral sand and improve the dry density, permeability, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), tensile strength, and mi...
Abstract: Microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) can improve the engineering properties of coral sand. The dry density, permeability, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), tensile strength, and mi...
49 citations
TL;DR: The ability of PSB to convert insoluble form of phosphorous to an available f... as mentioned in this paper showed that a significant amount of bacterial species have a beneficial effect upon plant growth.
Abstract: A significant amount of bacterial species have a beneficial effect upon plant growth. The ability of phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) to convert insoluble form of phosphorous to an available f...
34 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the most important macronutrient next to nitrogen for the growth and development of plants is phosphorus (P) which is often unavailable for plants because of its high reactivity with many soil constitu...
Abstract: Phosphorus (P) is the most important macronutrient next to nitrogen for the growth and development of plants. But often unavailable for plants because of its high reactivity with many soil constitu...
31 citations
TL;DR: The results showed favorable effect of inoculation of endophytic Burkholderia sp.
Abstract: Exploring diversity of endophytes from cultivated crop offers immense promise for plant growth promotion. Present study evaluated plant growth promoting efficiency, phosphorus, and potassium solubi...
28 citations
TL;DR: Compared with microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation, enzymatically induced CO2 precipitation is not restricted by microorganisms as mentioned in this paper, and it can be obtained without microorganisms.
Abstract: Compared with microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation, enzymatically induced carbonate precipitation is not restricted by microorganisms. Urea concentrations, calcium concentrations, te...
27 citations
TL;DR: The biomineralization of rock phosphates by these elite strains will constitute an eco-friendly alternative to chemical fertilizer, mainly in neutral and alkaline soils.
Abstract: Eight bacterial strains expressing high-levels of rock phosphate solubilization were isolated from Tunisian agricultural soils. 16S rDNA sequencing assigned these strains to four genera, Pseudomona...
26 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the most important processes for anaerobic mineralization of organic carbon in marine sediments are discussed, such as disimilatory iron reduction and sulfate reduction.
Abstract: Dissimilatory iron reduction and sulfate reduction are the most important processes for anaerobic mineralization of organic carbon in marine sediments. The thermodynamics and kinetics of microbial ...
26 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the improvement of engineering properties of soils to meet project requirements has long been a subject of interest to civil engineers and is one of the environment-friendly methods that have recently been proposed.
Abstract: Improvement of engineering properties of soils to meet project requirements has long been subject of interest to civil engineers. One of the environment-friendly methods that have recently ...
25 citations
TL;DR: A one-pot environmentally friendly synthesis and characterizations of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) from Lysinibacillus sp.
Abstract: This present study reports a one-pot environmentally friendly synthesis and characterizations of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) from Lysinibacillus sp. NOSK and their applications. SeNPs were subje...
23 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the balance between stochastic and deterministic processes in shaping microbial community in soil microbial distribution has been investigated and little is known about the balance of the two processes.
Abstract: Depth patterns of soil microbial distribution have not been well characterized and little is known about the balance between stochastic and deterministic processes in shaping microbial community th...
22 citations
TL;DR: Given the negative environmental impacts of chemical fertilizers, application of phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) as an ecofriendly and safe approach are becoming increasingly popular as subst... as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Given the negative environmental impacts of chemical fertilizers, application of phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) as an ecofriendly and safe approach are becoming increasingly popular as subst...
TL;DR: Arsenic (As) pollution is one of the major threats to public health in Bangladesh, where daily intake of As per person exceeds the World Health Organization recommended level as discussed by the authors. Plants can as...
Abstract: Arsenic (As) pollution is one of the major threats to public health in Bangladesh, where daily intake of As per person exceeds the World Health Organization recommended level. Plants can as...
TL;DR: It was found that the addition of biosurfactant can improve the efficiency of petroleum degradation, therefore it has potential applications in bioremediation.
Abstract: The demand to repair areas contaminated with hydrocarbon products has led to the development of new technologies for the treatment of contaminants in an unconventional method, that is, no p...
TL;DR: In this article, modern hydrated Mg rich stromatolites are actively growing along the shallow shorelines of Lake Salda (SW Turkey) and an integrated approach involving isotopic, mineralogical, microscopic, and organic methods is presented.
Abstract: Modern hydrated Mg rich stromatolites are actively growing along the shallow shorelines of Lake Salda (SW Turkey). An integrated approach involving isotopic, mineralogical, microscopic, and organic...
TL;DR: In this paper, the attractive ability of the newly isolated bacterium Serratia plymuthica BMA1, to release phosphorus (P) from rock phosphate (RP) and also to assess i...
Abstract: The present work aims to investigate the attractive ability of the newly isolated bacterium Serratia plymuthica BMA1, to release phosphorus (P) from rock phosphate (RP) and also to assess i...
TL;DR: The Badain Jaran Desert (BJD) is characterized by extremely arid conditions as discussed by the authors, and the region has over 100 permanent lakes, however, only a few studies have characterized it.
Abstract: The Badain Jaran Desert (BJD) is characterized by extremely arid conditions. Counterintuitively, this arid region has over 100 permanent lakes. To date, only a few studies have characterize...
TL;DR: The biomineralization pathway can occur through the precipitation of calcite, silica, barytes, hydromagnesite and iron compounds on colonized paintings and on stone surfaces with paintings in relief.
Abstract: Streptomyces are involved in the deterioration of cultural heritage materials through several pathways, the most important of these are biomineralization and bio-pigment production. The biominerali...
TL;DR: Results showed that inoculation of Phaseolus vulgaris with B. cereus AL-19 isolated from the rhizosphere of Tamarix ramosissima, can alleviate the deleterious effects of salinity and improve plant growth, phosphate uptake and photosynthetic pigments under salt stress conditions, which were demonstrated in vivo.
Abstract: The use of rhizobacteria associated with plant roots in extreme environments could be a promising strategy to overcome the limitations of crop production induced by soil salinity. In the present st...
TL;DR: Combined culture-dependent and culture-independent techniques were used to identify indigenous bacteria in the iron-rich acid mine ponds and the predominant bacteria were found to be the members of Acidiphilium, Metallibacterium, Acidithiobacillus, Leptospirillum genera according to the results of the community fingerprint and clone library.
Abstract: Microbial diversity, same as mineral deposits has been evaluated to be among the underground riches of a country. New data on microbial diversity are thought to be of potential economic value. Acid...
TL;DR: This paper isolated an acid-producing filamentous fungus, which is known as a metallotolerant fungus and is known for its ability to adapt to high concentrations of heavy metals by producing extracellular metabolites.
Abstract: Metallotolerant fungi are known for their ability to adapt to high concentrations of heavy metals by producing extracellular metabolites. We isolated an acid-producing filamentous fungus, designate...
TL;DR: All the four bacterial isolates significantly improved plant growth that inhibited with NaCl (200 mM) stress, the first report showing the PGP potential of Marinibacillus sp.
Abstract: In the current study, the PGP (production of siderophore and IAA, fixation of nitrogen and solubilization of phosphate) potential of forty-five bacterial isolates comprising sixteen genera (Marinib...
TL;DR: In this paper, a survey of salt-tolerant phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) that naturally colonize the rhizosphere of peanuts in Xinjiang, China is presented.
Abstract: In search of efficient salt-tolerant phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB), we conducted a survey of PSB that naturally colonize the rhizosphere of peanuts in Xinjiang, China, a typical inl...
TL;DR: The results suggest that fungi in hadal sediments, play important roles in nitrogen cycles.
Abstract: In recent years, the hadal trenches have been recognized as biological hot spots for deep sea researchers. Due to high hydrostatic pressure, low temperatures, high salinity and low nutrients, the m...
TL;DR: The AMD/ARD is generated by microbially-accelerated oxidative dissolution of sulfide minerals in working and abandoned mine sites, and some natural environments as discussed by the authors, which is known as acid mine/rock drainage.
Abstract: Acid mine/rock drainage (AMD/ARD) is generated by the microbially-accelerated oxidative dissolution of sulfide minerals in working and abandoned mine sites, and some natural environments. Iron-oxid...
TL;DR: In this paper, the photoelectrochemical characteristic of semiconducting minerals plays an imperative role in supporting the growth of many electroactive microorganisms, and the effects of photoelec...
Abstract: The photoelectrochemical characteristic of semiconducting minerals plays an imperative role in supporting the growth of many electroactive microorganisms. In order to study the effects of photoelec...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe ground improvement techniques that involve densification of soil either by mechanical compaction or chemical grouting while others involve inclusion of reinforcements, etc., and propose a ground improvement technique based on ground stabilization.
Abstract: Conventional ground improvement techniques involve densification of soil either by mechanical compaction or chemical grouting while others involve inclusion of reinforcements, etc. Many conventiona...
TL;DR: In this article, the microbial community composition in different types of crude oils from oil-production was investigated to identify hydrocarbon-degrading microorganisms contributing to the formation of heavy oil.
Abstract: To identify hydrocarbon-degrading microorganisms contributing to the formation of heavy oil we investigated the microbial community composition in different types of crude oils from oil-production ...
TL;DR: In this article, the advancements of coal microbiology and biotechnology have been highly emphasized, providing leading-edge approaches in sustainable development of agriculture and the protection of the coal mines.
Abstract: Nowadays, the advancements of coal microbiology and biotechnology have been highly emphasized, providing leading-edge approaches in sustainable development of agriculture and the protection of the ...
TL;DR: Aerophytic phototrophs, colonizers of different substrates exposed to air, among which are rock substrates in cave habitats, are in general not sufficiently investigated and studied as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Aerophytic phototrophs, colonizers of different substrates exposed to air, among which are rock substrates in cave habitats, are in general not sufficiently investigated and studied. From the ecolo...
TL;DR: In this paper, a cadmium tolerant strain Cupriavidus sp. H29 was applied on simultaneous removal of nitrate, phosphorus and Cadmium in response surface methodology (RSM) experiments.
Abstract: A cadmium tolerant strain Cupriavidus sp. H29 could be applied on simultaneous removal of nitrate, phosphorus and cadmium. Response surface methodology (RSM) experiments showed that optimal removal...