ArticleNature food2026
Stable foliar colonization of nanocoated nitrogen-fixing bacteria enhances crop nitrogen supply.
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- Isolation, Identification, and Growth Promotion Effects of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria on Alfalfa.Microorganisms · 2026Article
- Evaluation of biobased carriers derived from agri-food waste for biostimulants delivery in horticulture.Applied microbiology and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Concomitant responses of free-living nitrogen fixation and diazotrophic community composition to soil moisture in two soils.Frontiers in microbiology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Biological nitrogen fixation through foliar application of nitrogen-fixing bacteria presents a promising route to reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers but remains limited by challenges in bacterial adhesion and survival in the phyllosphere. We developed a nanocoated inoculant encapsulating Klebsiella variicola W12 using metal-phenolic networks and sodium alginate for enhanced nitrogen fixation under nitrogen-depleted conditions. The nanocoating improved bacterial resistance to UV radiation, oxidative stress, aerobic conditions and desiccation, enhancing adhesion and biofilm formation on leaf surfaces. Colonization increased 3.3-fold compared to non-coated bacteria at 14 days after application, improving epiphytic and endophytic persistence. The nanocoated bacteria contributed 27.89% of total plant nitrogen, over twice that of non-coated bacteria, resulting in a 1.4-fold increase in rice fresh weight after 54 days. Field trials demonstrated potential savings of chemical fertilizer of 74.38 kg N ha
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