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Insights into microbial community, nitrogen‑phosphorus metabolism from metagenomic and metabolomic analysis of microalgal-cyanobacterial consortium-based bioinoculants

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: FC = 0.83). The enhanced energy production and conversion (11.83 %), amino acid transport and metabolism (11.20 %), and fatty acid biosynthesis (45.3 %) was observed in bioinoculant treatment. Unlike chemical fertilizer treatment, bioinoculant treatment led to the accumulation of the osmoprotectant trehalose and structural membrane lipids, while the 50:50 mix was uniquely characterized by a higher abundance of xylose. These findings demonstrate that the microalgal-cyanobacterial consortium can enhance nutrient recycling, and potentially boost soil health by reshaping the soil microbiome and metabolic functions, offering a promising strategy for sustainable agriculture.

Source: The Science of The Total Environment

DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.181092

Authors: Shisy Jose, D.H. Lohith Kumar, Muneer Ahmad Malla, Jonathan Featherston, Faizal Bux, Sheena Kumari

Institutions: Durban University of Technology, National Health Laboratory Service, National Institute for Communicable Diseases

Language: English

Topic: Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,250