Microorganisms in the Polluted Soil 2.0

A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Microbiology".

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Department of Microbiology and Virology, School of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Silesia, Sosnowiec, Poland
Interests: environmental microbiology and biotechnology; biodegradation of organic pollutants; bioremediation of contaminated soils
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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is a continuation of our previous Special Issue "Microorganisms in the Polluted Soil".

Soil microorganisms perform many vital processes and participate in the maintenance of soil health and quality. They play a crucial role in organic matter turnover, nutrients release, and stabilization of the soil structure and ensure soil fertility. The homeostasis of soil may be disturbed by organic and inorganic contaminants including pesticide, heavy metals, toxic hydrocarbons, antibiotics, etc. The antimicrobial activity of these chemicals in soil may differentially inhibit the growth of soil microorganisms and thus influence the soil microbial community composition, which may result in alterations of the ecological functionality of the soil. The fast response and sensitivity of microorganisms to contaminants contribute to the fact that microbial parameters are thought to be useful indicators for the assessment of soil fertility and quality status.

In this context, this Special Issue of Microorganisms welcomes researchers all over the world to contribute with original articles, as well as reviews addressing the latest knowledge about:

  • the impact of contaminants on the community structure as well as the genetic and functional diversity of soil microorganisms;
  • the specific markers and methods for studying the effect of contaminants on soil microorganisms;
  • the use of molecular tools for monitoring the changes in microbial communities of contaminated soils;
  • the fate and activity of microorganisms involved in the degradation of contaminants; and

the bioremediation of contaminated soils by inoculating of specific microorganisms and their ecological behavior including the survival dynamics and the interaction with indigenous microorganisms.

Dr. Mariusz Cycoń
Guest Editor

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Effect of Brassinolide on Soil Microorganisms in Millet Field Polluted by Tribenuron-Methyl
by Xi’e Song, Junli Cao, Shuai Guo, Hao Wang, Qianhui Dong, Pingyi Guo and Xiangyang Yuan
Microorganisms 2023, 11(7), 1829; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11071829 - 18 Jul 2023
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Tribenuron-methyl is used to control broad-leaved weeds and has a promising application prospect in millet fields. However, its negative impact on soil ecology cannot be ignored. Brassinosteroids have been widely reported to enhance plant resistance to stress, but information on brassinosteroids for the [...] Read more.
Tribenuron-methyl is used to control broad-leaved weeds and has a promising application prospect in millet fields. However, its negative impact on soil ecology cannot be ignored. Brassinosteroids have been widely reported to enhance plant resistance to stress, but information on brassinosteroids for the remediation of pesticide-contaminated soils is limited. Under field conditions, brassinosteroids were applied to explore their effects on the residues of tribenuron-methyl, soil enzyme activity, soil microbiol community, and millet yield. After applying brassinosteroids according to the dose of 150 mL hm−2, the degradation rate of tribenuron-methyl accelerated. Brassinolide stimulated the activities of catalase and dehydrogenase, while the activities of sucrase and alkaline phosphatase were inhibited. The results of high-throughput sequencing showed that brassinosteroids inhibited the growth of Verrucomicrobia, Ascomycota, and Mortierellomycota and promoted the abundance of cyanobacteria. Additionally, brassinosteroids could also significantly increase the diversity index and change the community structure of soil bacteria and fungi. Further, the predicted function results indicated that brassinosteroids changed some metabolic-related ecological functions of the soil. We also found that brassinolide could increase millet yields by 2.4% and 13.6%. This study provides a theoretical basis for the safe use of tribenuron-methyl in millet fields and a new idea for the treatment of pesticide residues in soil. Full article
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Global Situation of Bioremediation of Leachate-Contaminated Soils by Treatment with Microorganisms: A Systematic Review
by Yesenia Mendoza-Burguete, María de la Luz Pérez-Rea, J. Ledesma-García, Juan Campos-Guillén, M. A. Ramos-López, C. Guzmán and J. A. Rodríguez-Morales
Microorganisms 2023, 11(4), 857; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11040857 - 28 Mar 2023
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This systematic review presents the current state of research in the last five years on contaminants in soils, especially in leachates from solid waste landfills, with emphasis on biological remediation. In this work, the pollutants that can be treated by microorganisms and the [...] Read more.
This systematic review presents the current state of research in the last five years on contaminants in soils, especially in leachates from solid waste landfills, with emphasis on biological remediation. In this work, the pollutants that can be treated by microorganisms and the results obtained worldwide were studied. All the data obtained were compiled, integrated, and analyzed by soil type, pollutant type, bacterial type, and the countries where these studies were carried out. This review provides reliable data on the contamination of soils worldwide, especially soils contaminated by leachate from municipal landfills. The extent of contamination, treatment objectives, site characteristics, cost, type of microorganisms to be used, and time must be considered when selecting a viable remediation strategy. The results of this study can help develop innovative and applicable methods for evaluating the overall contamination of soil with different contaminants and soil types. These findings can help develop innovative, applicable, and economically feasible methods for the sustainable management of contaminated soils, whether from landfill leachate or other soil types, to reduce or eliminate risk to the environment and human health, and to achieve greater greenery and functionality on the planet. Full article
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