Disease: Microcystin toxicity

Selected rhizobacteria strains improved the tolerance of Vicia faba plants to microcystins contaminated irrigation water and reduced human health risk

Farmers in semi-arid regions like Morocco often irrigate crops with water containing toxic cyanobacterial compounds called microcystins, which accumulate in food crops and harm human health. This study showed that inoculating faba bean plants with beneficial soil bacteria, particularly Achromobacter marplatensis, reduced microcystin accumulation in plants by 36% and promoted healthier plant growth despite contaminated water. The approach offers an affordable, sustainable solution to protect food crops in areas with microcystin-contaminated irrigation water.

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Biodegradation of Microcystins by Aquatic Bacteria Klebsiella spp. Isolated from Lake Kasumigaura

Scientists discovered three bacteria from a Japanese lake that can effectively break down microcystins, toxic substances produced by harmful algal blooms. These bacteria work well at warm temperatures and alkaline conditions typical of contaminated lakes during summer. The research shows these bacteria contain a special gene that helps them degrade different types of microcystins, offering a promising biological solution for cleaning contaminated water without harmful side effects.

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