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First Brazilian Enzymatic Hydrolysis Biofertilizer ZIMATIC Registered By DominiSolo - Evolução em Biofertilizantes DominiSolo has registered the first Brazilian biofertilizer made from amino acids through enzymatic hydrolysis with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA). Two formulations, ZIMATIC FS and ZIMATIC CL [active ingredients: L-amino acids (levorotatory form), liquid nitrogen, and organic carbon], were registered "after years of development work and testing." The biofertilizer was developed through scientific research in partnership with the Federal University of Technology - Paraná (UTFPR). One of the positive outcomes included reduced damage caused by abiotic stress, particularly water scarcity, and increased vegetative growth. Additionally, DominiSolo highlighted ″improved metabolism, with an increase in important enzymes and compounds related to photosynthesis and productivity.″ Researcher noted that beyond productivity, there was ″an improvement in plant stature, an increase in root mass, greater stability in pod set, a higher number of pods per plant, and increased grain weight. With this new category of formally registered biofertilizers, companies can quickly include enzymatic hydrolysis biofertilizers in their portfolios. DominiSolo is a raw material producer focused exclusively on serving the industry. #Enzymatic #Hydrolysis #Biofertilizer #ZIMATIC #Dominisolo #MAPA #amino #nitrogen #carbon

The Journal of Surfactants and Detergents AOCS has been publishing lately open access innovative work on biobased surfactants and biosurfactants: Past, present and future of glycolipids from Ustilaginaceae – A review on cellobiose lipids and mannosylerythritol lipids Authors: Sini Münßinger, Alexander Beck, Amira Oraby, Zibek Susanne from Fraunhofer IGB https://lnkd.in/ehqtPJ7t Highlights: 1. 🧫 Microbial Producers and Metabolic Pathways: This literature review highlights the diverse microbial producers of cellobiose lipids (CL) and mannosylerythritol lipids (MEL) and their metabolic pathways, showcasing the structural diversity and potential applications of these glycolipids. 2. 🔬 Advances in Fermentative Synthesis and Purification: The review discusses the latest advances in the aerobic fermentative synthesis and purification methods of CL and MEL, emphasizing the influencing factors such as carbon source, nitrogen limitation, and pH range. 3. ⚗️ Challenges in Large-Scale Production: Despite extensive knowledge at the laboratory scale, significant gaps remain in understanding CL and MEL production at an industrial scale. Future studies must address these gaps for effective process optimization. 4. 🌍 Environmental Impact and Sustainability: Life cycle assessments of CL and MEL are limited, necessitating further research to evaluate their environmental footprint comprehensively. These biosurfactants hold potential as sustainable alternatives to traditional surfactants, contributing to the mitigation of fossil resource depletion and climate change. Congrats to Professor Douglas Hayes (EIC) and all the Editorial team #Biosurfactants #Sustainability #Surfactants

While plant-microbe interactions have been widely studied, the impact of phytochemicals on microbes at the molecular level remains less explored. Our latest publication reveals that phytochemicals in hibiscus flowers can trigger the production of broad-spectrum antibiotics, thiolutin and aureothricin, in a Streptomyces strain. https://lnkd.in/gZvSHDKz

Throwback to when my very first scientific paper got published 📜🥳 Check out how exogenous silicon and salicylic acid applications improve tolerance to boron toxicity in field pea cultivars by intensifying antioxidant defence systems. 👨🏻🔬🌱🫛 Highlights: •Si + SA applications are a sustainable strategy to alleviate B-toxicity in peas. •Si + SA alleviated B-toxicity effects by preventing oxidative membrane damage. •Induced-defence responses were up-regulated by Si + SA under B-toxicity stress. •Chlorophyll (a+b) and carotenoid contents were increased by Si + SA with B-toxicity. •SOD, APX, GSH-Px, GPOX and GR activities were up-regulated by Si + SA. Read more in: https://lnkd.in/dTPAijs7 I couldn’t have done it without your contribution: Jonas Pereira Souza Junior, Sarita Bennett, Mirela Vantini, Rita de Cássia Alves, Guilherme Felisberto, Renato de Mello Prado and Priscila Lupino Gratão. Thanks a lot 💚 #plantscience #cropproduction #plantphysiology #borontoxicitytolerance #fieldpeas #silicon #salicylicacid

Mechanisms & functions of root exudation 🌱💦 🔬 Root exudates are mainly released at root tips and elongation zones, affecting root penetration ability and fostering beneficial interactions in the soil. ⚙️ Root exudate release occurs through two mechanisms, depending on the need for extra energy (ATP): 💥 ACTIVE TRANSPORT (against their concentration gradient, demand for energy) - ABC transporters - fatty acids, flavonoids; - aquaporins - water and solutes; - MFS proteins - ions, lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides. ↔️ PASSIVE TRANSPORT (according to concentration gradient, no energy demanding) - diffusion - low molecular weight compounds, uncharged molecules; - anion channels - organic acids, carbohydrates, carboxylate anions; - vesicular transport - high molecular weight compounds. 🔎 Together, these mechanisms are crucial for regulating nutrient composition and availability in the rhizosphere and regulating plant-microbe interactions: 1️⃣ Root exudates increase reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, helping mitigate abiotic stresses. 2️⃣ Exudates act as lubricants, facilitating root penetration into soil in search of water. 3️⃣ Root exudates recruit beneficial microorganisms while repelling harmful ones by releasing volatile organic compounds (VOCs). 4️⃣ This interaction promotes the association of fungi and bacteria, increasing root biomass and enhancing soil water-holding capacity. 5️⃣ Microorganisms facilitated by root exudates aid in nutrient mineralization, making them more available to plants. 🚜 Implementation of crop rotation and intercropping can influence root exudation patterns, potentially improving soil health and nutrient cycling. Image: mechanisms of root exudation (credits: Kruthika et al. 2024; DOI: 10.1007/s10343-024-01013-8). #soil #biology #sustainability

Pectin: new science and forthcoming applications of the most valued hydrocolloid. Food Hydrocolloids 127 (2022) 107483, https://lnkd.in/ec2mfxE5

Properly harnessing and understanding this process is the next big challenge to commercial cannabis production.

I am happy to share the another publication of my PhD research published in the February 2023 issue of the Environmental Science: Nano (I.F.= 9.47) journal of Royal Society of Chemistry. The article entitled "Topologically Zn2+ hybridized ZnS nanospheres (Zn2+/nZnS) efficiently restrained the infection of Fusarium verticillioides in rice seeds by hyphal disorganization and nutritional modulation” added the topological hybridization of Zn2+ over ZnS NPs affixed novel bioactive materials as a disease management strategy in the agricultural field. The dual-targeted action of the “zinc ion-loaded zinc sulfide” nanoforms acting as a fungicide and fertilizer for rice seedlings offers an innovative platform of non-residual antifungal material for agricultural practice considering the ban of the seed treatment chemical “carbendazim”. Here's the link to the journal: https://lnkd.in/g3KAEY24 #Nanoparticles #surfacecharge #hybridization #antifungal #seedpriming #nutritionaluptake #royalsocietyofchemistry #environmentalsciencenano #riceseedlings

#Eggshellmembrane (ESM) contains 90% protein, 3% lipids, 2% sugars, and small amounts of minerals such as calcium and magnesium. Of the 90% of proteins present, 472 protein species have been identified. ESM provides the initial mineralization platform for eggshell formation, and can be used to produce adsorbents, cosmetics, and medical products because of their special physical structure and chemical composition. The special physical structure of the eggshell membrane, with disulfide bonds between and within the protein molecules and the cross-linking of lysine-derived and heterochain chains between the eggshell membrane, makes the membrane very difficult to dissolve, with a maximum solubility rate of only 62%. Also, the insolubility of ESM limits its development and also uses any related research. Based on the physical structure and chemical composition of the eggshell membrane, this paper reviews the latest research on eggshell membrane separation and membrane protein solubilization to provide a reference for promoting the separation, dissolution, and rational development and use of the avian eggshell membrane. #eggshell #eggshellmembrane #eggshellpowder #eggshellmembranepowder #eggs #membrane #environment #manufacturing #food #energy #research #tyreindustry #tyres #rubber #rubberindustry #rubberproducts #foodwaste #foodwasterecycle #agree #growth #agriculture #agri #agricultureandfarming #organic #organicfarming #organicfertilizer #fertilizer #calciumcarbonate #calcium #phosphorus #magnesium #potassium

China: Comparative profiling of microbial communities and volatile organic compounds in fermented wrapper, binder, and filler cigar tobaccos "The study revealed distinct variations in flavor chemicals and microbiota across different sections of CTLs. Prominent species identified in the fermented CTLs included Corynebacterium, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus, Aspergillus, and Cladosporium. Bidirectional orthogonal partial least squares (O2PLS) analysis pinpointed five bacterial and four fungal species as key contributors to flavor compound formation. Additionally, an analysis considering Within-module and Among-module connectivity highlighted two bacterial and thirteen fungal genera as keystone species. The insights from Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) further underscored the influential role of fungal microorganisms in defining CTLs' flavor profile." https://lnkd.in/gTkJCE2f