Microbial Interactions, Biotechnology, and Sustainability
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2025 | Viewed by 121
Special Issue Editors
2. Laboratory of Chemistry and Biology, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio de Janeiro, Volta Redonda 27213-100, RJ, Brazil
Interests: prospecting for microorganisms associated with plants for biotechnological purposes
Interests: hydrochemistry; biological activity (production and mineralization of organic matter); structure and dynamics of phytoplankton and aquatic macrophyte communities; sediment geochemistry
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Microorganisms, as the planet’s earliest life forms, possess diverse metabolic pathways that can offer solutions to pressing global issues, such as food security. This is particularly evident in their role in promoting plant growth through biological nitrogen fixation and the production of phytohormones. Additionally, microbial communities play a significant role in environmental processes like bioremediation—addressing issues such as eutrophication and the degradation or immobilization of toxic compounds. Microbes are also key players in biogeochemical cycles and the food chain, contributing to primary production in aquatic ecosystems and mitigating excess greenhouse gasses. Within this context, studying the ecological interactions of bacteria, archaea, protists, fungi, algae, and their hosts, along with their environmental functions and biotechnological applications, is essential for advancing sustainable practices involving microorganisms. This special edition aims to highlight and explore data from various fields, showcasing how microbial interactions can help tackle global challenges.
Main Topic: This Special Issue will focus on microbial interactions and their biotechnological advancements with implications for ecosystem health.
Covered Areas (but not limited to):
- Plant-Microbe Interactions: Studies on how microbes like bacteria and fungi enhance the growth and health of aquatic and terrestrial plants through symbiotic processes.
- Biotechnology: Application of techniques such as metagenomics, genetic engineering, and biosensors to analyze and manipulate microbial interactions in the environment.
- Limnology: The impact of interactions and technologies on phytoplankton and macrophyte communities, including aspects like nutrient cycling and water quality.
- Sustainability: Biotechnological solutions for mitigating greenhouse gasses, eutrophication, and pollution while promoting healthy aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
Dr. Aline Intorne
Dr. Marina Suzuki
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant-microbe interactions
- biogeochemical cycles
- sustainability
- microbial biotechnology
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