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Practical microalgal supplementation: reducing ammonia emission from manure in commercial layer production.

Microalgal Feed Additives Cut Ammonia Emissions in Laying Hen Production by Up to 78%

New research shows that dietary supplementation with compound microalgal powders can reduce ammonia emissions from laying hen manure by 40–78%. Spirulina-rich formulations performed best by reshaping manure microbiota, enhancing organic nitrogen retention, and suppressing ammonia-producing bacteria.

Aneknowledge November 22, 2025

Bioremediation of mercury and cadmium using marine Streptomyces sp. K13: biosorption, bioreactor and its toxicity studies.

Agriculture Biochemistry Biodiversity

Marine Streptomyces sp. K13 Emerges as a Powerful Eco-Friendly Solution for Mercury and Cadmium Pollution

A new study reveals that marine Streptomyces sp. K13, isolated from Tamil Nadu’s coast, can remove up to 76% mercury and 73% cadmium through biosorption, EPS production, and bioreactor-based detoxification — offering a promising eco-friendly solution for heavy metal pollution.

Aneknowledge November 21, 2025

Simplified enzyme activity-based screening of microorganisms from Korean fermented foods for food-waste decomposition.

Agriculture Bacillus Biochemistry

New Korean Fermented-Food Bacteria Breakthrough Offers Faster, Cleaner Food-Waste Decomposition

A new study identifies Bacillus strains from Korean fermented foods that rapidly degrade food waste using simplified enzyme-activity screening methods.

Aneknowledge November 20, 2025

Polyhydroxybutyrates Production by Azospirillum brasilense as a Microalgal Growth Promotion Trait During CO2 Fixation from Biogas.

Agriculture Biochemistry Emerging Science

PHB-Producing Azospirillum brasilense Boosts Microalgal Performance During Biogas CO₂ Fixation

A new study reveals that Azospirillum brasilense accumulates high levels of PHB and enhances carbon-fixation metabolism in Chlorella sorokiniana under biogas conditions, offering strong potential for sustainable biogas upgrading and microalgal biotechnology.

Aneknowledge November 20, 2025

Isolation and characterization of biosurfactant-producing bacteria from the Thar Desert.

Agriculture Biochemistry Emerging Science

Scientists Discover Three Powerful Biosurfactant-Producing Bacteria in India’s Thar Desert

Researchers have identified three high-performing biosurfactant-producing bacteria—Bacillus cereus, Acinetobacter soli, and Cytobacillus kochii—from the extreme environment of the Thar Desert. These strains showed strong emulsification and surface tension reduction abilities, revealing significant potential for bioremediation and sustainable agriculture.

Aneknowledge November 20, 2025

Selection of indigenous bacterial strains having the ability to promote plant growth and control root-knot nematode Meloidogyne spp. on Malabar spinach in Vietnam.

Agriculture Bacillus Biochemistry

Native Soil Bacteria Show Powerful Control of Root-Knot Nematodes in Malabar Spinach

A new study from Vietnam identifies three indigenous bacterial strains—Bacillus velezensis BHMT4.1, Pseudomonas fluorescens HMMT1.1, and Staphylococcus carnosus CCMT2.1—that significantly suppress root-knot nematodes and improve Malabar spinach growth. Findings highlight their potential use as sustainable biopesticides.

Aneknowledge November 19, 2025

Plant growth-promoting endophytic microbiota from garlic bulbs.

Agriculture Biochemistry Emerging Science

Mexican Garlic Varieties Reveal Powerful Endophytic Microbiota with Plant Growth Promotion and Biocontrol Potential

A new study on ten Mexican garlic varieties uncovers 119 beneficial bacterial and 38 fungal endophytes from clove meristems, identifying strains that promote plant growth, enhance maize and garlic germination, and inhibit pathogenic fungi. The findings highlight garlic bulbs as a promising source for microbial bioinoculant development.

Aneknowledge November 19, 2025

The endogenous fungus Colletotrichum endophyticum from Korean Epimedium Nakai promoted the growth of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana

Agriculture Biochemistry Emerging Science

Colletotrichum endophyticum Dramatically Boosts Plant Growth Through Metabolic Reprogramming

A new study shows that Colletotrichum endophyticum Y8 significantly enhances plant growth by boosting root development, altering key metabolic pathways, and strengthening defense-related mechanisms in Arabidopsis thaliana.

Aneknowledge November 19, 2025

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi mediate litter decomposition by altering enzyme activity and microbial functional gene abundance.

Agriculture Biochemistry Emerging Science

How Mycorrhizal Fungi Speed Up Forest Litter Decomposition Through Enzyme and Gene Regulation

A new study reveals that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi accelerate forest litter decomposition by regulating microbial enzyme activity and boosting carbon- and phosphorus-cycling gene abundance, reshaping nutrient dynamics in subtropical forest ecosystems.

Aneknowledge November 18, 2025

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi enhance plant salt tolerance to salt stress using endogenous phytohormones.

Agriculture Biochemistry Emerging Science

How Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Boost Plant Salt Tolerance by Reprogramming Phytohormones

A new review in Archives of Microbiology highlights how arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi enhance plant salt tolerance by regulating endogenous phytohormones. The study synthesizes recent evidence showing how AMF improve symbiosis, water use efficiency, antioxidant defenses, and photosynthesis under salinity stress—offering key insights for sustainable agriculture on saline-alkali soils.

Aneknowledge November 17, 2025