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ReviewFrontiers in microbiology2025

A review on microbe-mineral transformations and their impact on plant growth.

Nikita Pradhan, Shikha Singh, Garima Saxena, Nischal Pradhan, Monika Koul, Amit C Kharkwal, Riyaz Sayyed

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Review in Frontiers in microbiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 23 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

23 citing papers in PubMed.

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  8. Impact ofPlants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
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  16. Microbial Evolution and Systematics: Archaea and Bacteria.Progress in molecular and subcellular biology · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Nikita PradhanAmity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University, Noida, India.
Shikha SinghAmity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University, Noida, India.
Garima SaxenaAmity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University, Noida, India.
Nischal PradhanAmity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, India.
Monika KoulDepartment of Botany, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
Amit C KharkwalAmity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University, Noida, India.
Riyaz SayyedDepartment of Biological Sciences and Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mineral-microbe interaction is a driving environmental changes, regulating the biogeochemical cycling of elements, and contributing to the formation of ore deposits. Microorganisms are fundamental to mineral transformation processes, exerting a profound influence on biogeochemical cycles and the bioavailability of critical nutrients required for plant growth. In this review, we delve into the various mechanisms by which microbes facilitate mineral dissolution, precipitation, and transformation, with a particular focus on how these processes regulate the availability of both macronutrients and micronutrients in soils. Essential microbial activities such as phosphate solubilization, iron chelation, and sulfur oxidation play a pivotal role in enhancing nutrient uptake in plants, thereby supporting sustainable agricultural practices and reducing dependence on chemical fertilizers. Furthermore, microbial-driven mineral transformations are vital for environmental remediation efforts, as they contribute to the immobilization of toxic metals and the detoxification of contaminated soils. By examining key microbial-mineral interactions-including nitrogen fixation, siderophore production, and metal precipitation-this review underscores the indispensable role of microorganisms in improving soil fertility, fostering plant growth, and bolstering ecosystem resilience. The exploration of these microbial processes reveals significant potential for advancing bioremediation strategies and the development of biofertilizers, offering promising solutions to enhance agricultural productivity and address environmental challenges.

Indexed as

arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF)biofertilizersbiogeochemicalbioremediationheavy metal detoxificationmicrobial–mineral interactionsmicrobial nutrient mobilizationmineral transformation

Identifiers

PMID40822401
PMCPMC12350396

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