ReviewApplied microbiology and biotechnology2020
Desiccation-induced cell damage in bacteria and the relevance for inoculant production.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 52 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effects of sublethal stress application on the survival of bacterial inoculants: a systematic review.Archives of microbiology · 2023Pooled it
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- Biocoatings with Enhanced Bacterial Viability via Coagulant Dipping and Wet Sintering by Immersion.ACS applied materials & interfaces · 2026Article
- ESKAPE Gram-negative bacteria escape culture-based detection upon desiccation on abiotic surfaces.Microbiology spectrum · 2026Article
- Exogenous KFrontiers in microbiology · 2026Article
- Surviving desiccation: key factors underlying tolerance in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.Protoplasma · 2025Review
- The Genetic Determinants of Extreme UV Radiation and Desiccation Tolerance in a Bacterium Recovered from the Stratosphere.Microorganisms · 2025Article
- Pathogenicity and virulence ofVirulence · 2024Review
- A bacterial expression cloning screen reveals single-stranded DNA-binding proteins as potent desicco-protectants.Cell reports · 2024Article
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- Polyextremophile engineering: a review of organisms that push the limits of life.Frontiers in microbiology · 2024Review
- A comprehensive comparison of biofilm formation and capsule production for bacterial survival on hospital surfaces.Biofilm · 2023Article
- Hydrogel capsules as new approach for increasing drying survival of plant biostimulant gram-negative consortium.Applied microbiology and biotechnology · 2023Article
- DNA-Binding Protein Dps ProtectsBiology · 2023Article
- First characterization of cultivable extremophileFrontiers in microbiology · 2023Article
- Journey of the Probiotic Bacteria: Survival of the Fittest.Microorganisms · 2022Review
- Efficacy of Acidified Oils againstApplied and environmental microbiology · 2022Article
- Introduction to Bacterial Anhydrobiosis: A General Perspective and the Mechanisms of Desiccation-Associated Damage.Microorganisms · 2022Review
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Abstract
Plant growth-promoting bacteria show great potential for use in agriculture although efficient application remains challenging to achieve. Cells often lose viability during inoculant production and application, jeopardizing the efficacy of the inoculant. Since desiccation has been documented to be the primary stress factor affecting the decrease in survival, obtaining xerotolerance in plant growth-promoting bacteria is appealing. The molecular damage that occurs by drying bacteria has been broadly investigated, although a complete view is still lacking due to the complex nature of the process. Mechanic, structural, and metabolic changes that occur as a result of water depletion may potentially afflict lethal damage to membranes, DNA, and proteins. Bacteria respond to these harsh conditions by increasing production of exopolysaccharides, changing composition of the membrane, improving the stability of proteins, reducing oxidative stress, and repairing DNA damage. This review provides insight into the complex nature of desiccation stress in bacteria in order to facilitate strategic choices to improve survival and shelf life of newly developed inoculants. KEY POINTS: Desiccation-induced damage affects most major macromolecules in bacteria. Most bacteria are not xerotolerant despite multiple endogenous adaption mechanisms. Sensitivity to drying severely hampers inoculant quality.
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