Editorial: Biotechnology for agricultural sustainability

Article Microbiology

Whole Genome Sequencing and Root Colonization Studies Reveal Novel Insights in the Biocontrol Potential and Growth Promotion by Bacillus subtilis MBI 600 on Cucumber

Anastasios Samaras et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates that Bacillus spp. MBI 600 is a gram-positive bacterium capable of promoting plant growth and antagonizing different plant pathogens. Through genomic analysis and taxonomic characterization, it was confirmed that the strain plays a crucial role in soil nutrient utilization and exhibits strong potential in root colonization ability.

FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY (2021)

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Review Environmental Sciences

Impacts of and adaptation to climate change on the oil palm in Malaysia: a systematic review

Ahmed Abubakar et al.

Summary: The interaction between climate change and oil palm production in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia, poses serious challenges. Anthropogenic activities and agroecological practices in oil palm plantations have exacerbated the effects of climate change, leading to various adverse impacts on oil palm production. Adaptation strategies such as breeding heat-tolerant varieties, sustainable soil management, and reducing chemical usage have been identified to mitigate these impacts. To address the adverse effects of climate change, recommendations include implementing sustainable national climate policies, conserving carbon stocks, managing tropical rainforest biodiversity, afforestation for carbon sequestration, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH (2021)

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Article Ecology

Important Physiological Changes Due to Drought Stress on Oat

Hongying Xie et al.

Summary: This study analyzed the growth and stress adaptive mechanisms of 15 oat cultivars to identify drought-tolerant varieties for sustainable development in drought-prone areas. Results showed that DY2, LN, and Q1 exhibited strong drought resistance capacities, serving as reference materials for a drought-resistant oat breeding program. Key indexes for evaluating oat drought resistance included Fv/Fm, chlorophyll, REC, and malondialdehyde.

FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION (2021)

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Article Plant Sciences