Rhizobium is a genus of Gram-negative soil bacteria that fix nitrogen. Rhizobium species form an endosymbiotic nitrogen-fixing association with roots of legumes and Parasponia
It is a biofertilizer that contains symbiotic Rhizobium bacteria which is the most important nitrogen-fixing organism. These organisms have the ability to drive atmospheric Nitrogen and provide it to plants. It is recommended for crops such as Groundnut, Soybean, Red-gram, Green-gram, Black-gram, Lentil, Cowpea, Bengal-gram and Fodder legumes, etc.
This document discusses plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). It begins by defining PGPR as beneficial bacteria that colonize plant roots and promote plant growth. It then covers the classification, characteristics, and mechanisms of action of PGPR, including direct mechanisms like nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization, and phytohormone production as well as indirect mechanisms like siderophore production and induced systemic resistance. The document also discusses the roles, commercialization, and importance of PGPR as biofertilizers for sustainable agriculture.
The document discusses mycorrhiza, which is a symbiotic association between fungi and plant roots. There are three main types of mycorrhiza: endomycorrhiza, where fungal hyphae penetrate the root tissues; ectomycorrhiza, where fungi form a mantle around the roots without penetrating tissues; and ectendomycorrhiza, which shows extensive intercellular penetration and formation of Hartig's net. Vesicular arbuscular mycorrhiza is an important type of endomycorrhiza that helps convert insoluble phosphorus in the soil into a soluble form available to plants. Mycorrhiza play an important role in increasing plant nutrition uptake and stress tolerance
This document discusses plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and their ability to solubilize inorganic phosphate. Some key points:
- PGPR are bacteria that live in the rhizosphere and provide benefits to plants. An important function is solubilizing insoluble phosphate minerals making phosphorus available for plant uptake.
- Common insoluble phosphates include tricalcium phosphate, dicalcium phosphate, and hydroxyapatite. Bacteria secrete organic acids like lactic acid and acetic acid to solubilize these minerals.
- Successful phosphate solubilizing bacteria include species from Bacillus, Pseudomonas, and Rhizobium genera. Screening methods involve checking for clearing zones
Phosphate solubilizing microorganisms (PSM) such as bacteria and fungi play an important role in solubilizing insoluble phosphate in soil and making it available to plants. PSM secrete organic acids and enzymes that lower soil pH and chelate cations, converting insoluble phosphate into soluble forms that plants can absorb. While phosphorus is essential for plant growth, much of the phosphorus in soil is unavailable to plants; PSM help address phosphorus deficiency by increasing the soluble phosphorus content of soil. Further research is needed to develop methods for commercializing PSM as biofertilizers to provide a more sustainable alternative to inorganic phosphate fertilizers.
This document discusses Azotobacter, a genus of nitrogen-fixing bacteria that can be used as a biofertilizer. It describes the key species of Azotobacter, their identifying characteristics, and their benefits to agriculture. Azotobacter promotes plant growth by fixing atmospheric nitrogen and producing plant hormones. It also functions as a biocontrol agent by suppressing plant pathogens. The document outlines Azotobacter's mode of action in plants and provides examples of increased crop yields and quality from its use as an inoculant. It also discusses the maintenance, selection, and mass production methods for Azotobacter cultures.
Mycorrhiza Biofertilizer is also known as VAM (Myco = Fungal + rrhiza = roots) adheres to plants rhizoids leading to development of hyphae. Hyphae boost development and spreading of white root in to soil leading to significant increase in rhizosphere. These hyphae further penetrate and form arbuscules within the root cortical. VAM fungi form a special symbiotic relationship with roots of plant that can enhance growth and survivability of colonized plants. Mycorrhiza Biofertilizer is very useful in organic farming as well as normal commercial farming
This document discusses non-symbiotic nitrogen fixation by microorganisms. It explains that nitrogen is essential for plants and must be fixed from its atmospheric form (N2) into nitrogen salts that plants can absorb. This is accomplished through nitrogen fixation, where microorganisms like bacteria and cyanobacteria are able to convert N2 into ammonia using the nitrogenase enzyme. The document focuses on non-symbiotic nitrogen fixation, which is performed by free-living microorganisms like aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and blue-green algae, as opposed to symbiotic fixation that involves nodule formation.
It is a biofertilizer that contains symbiotic Rhizobium bacteria which is the most important nitrogen-fixing organism. These organisms have the ability to drive atmospheric Nitrogen and provide it to plants. It is recommended for crops such as Groundnut, Soybean, Red-gram, Green-gram, Black-gram, Lentil, Cowpea, Bengal-gram and Fodder legumes, etc.
This document discusses plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). It begins by defining PGPR as beneficial bacteria that colonize plant roots and promote plant growth. It then covers the classification, characteristics, and mechanisms of action of PGPR, including direct mechanisms like nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization, and phytohormone production as well as indirect mechanisms like siderophore production and induced systemic resistance. The document also discusses the roles, commercialization, and importance of PGPR as biofertilizers for sustainable agriculture.
The document discusses mycorrhiza, which is a symbiotic association between fungi and plant roots. There are three main types of mycorrhiza: endomycorrhiza, where fungal hyphae penetrate the root tissues; ectomycorrhiza, where fungi form a mantle around the roots without penetrating tissues; and ectendomycorrhiza, which shows extensive intercellular penetration and formation of Hartig's net. Vesicular arbuscular mycorrhiza is an important type of endomycorrhiza that helps convert insoluble phosphorus in the soil into a soluble form available to plants. Mycorrhiza play an important role in increasing plant nutrition uptake and stress tolerance
This document discusses plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and their ability to solubilize inorganic phosphate. Some key points:
- PGPR are bacteria that live in the rhizosphere and provide benefits to plants. An important function is solubilizing insoluble phosphate minerals making phosphorus available for plant uptake.
- Common insoluble phosphates include tricalcium phosphate, dicalcium phosphate, and hydroxyapatite. Bacteria secrete organic acids like lactic acid and acetic acid to solubilize these minerals.
- Successful phosphate solubilizing bacteria include species from Bacillus, Pseudomonas, and Rhizobium genera. Screening methods involve checking for clearing zones
Phosphate solubilizing microorganisms (PSM) such as bacteria and fungi play an important role in solubilizing insoluble phosphate in soil and making it available to plants. PSM secrete organic acids and enzymes that lower soil pH and chelate cations, converting insoluble phosphate into soluble forms that plants can absorb. While phosphorus is essential for plant growth, much of the phosphorus in soil is unavailable to plants; PSM help address phosphorus deficiency by increasing the soluble phosphorus content of soil. Further research is needed to develop methods for commercializing PSM as biofertilizers to provide a more sustainable alternative to inorganic phosphate fertilizers.
This document discusses Azotobacter, a genus of nitrogen-fixing bacteria that can be used as a biofertilizer. It describes the key species of Azotobacter, their identifying characteristics, and their benefits to agriculture. Azotobacter promotes plant growth by fixing atmospheric nitrogen and producing plant hormones. It also functions as a biocontrol agent by suppressing plant pathogens. The document outlines Azotobacter's mode of action in plants and provides examples of increased crop yields and quality from its use as an inoculant. It also discusses the maintenance, selection, and mass production methods for Azotobacter cultures.
Mycorrhiza Biofertilizer is also known as VAM (Myco = Fungal + rrhiza = roots) adheres to plants rhizoids leading to development of hyphae. Hyphae boost development and spreading of white root in to soil leading to significant increase in rhizosphere. These hyphae further penetrate and form arbuscules within the root cortical. VAM fungi form a special symbiotic relationship with roots of plant that can enhance growth and survivability of colonized plants. Mycorrhiza Biofertilizer is very useful in organic farming as well as normal commercial farming
This document discusses non-symbiotic nitrogen fixation by microorganisms. It explains that nitrogen is essential for plants and must be fixed from its atmospheric form (N2) into nitrogen salts that plants can absorb. This is accomplished through nitrogen fixation, where microorganisms like bacteria and cyanobacteria are able to convert N2 into ammonia using the nitrogenase enzyme. The document focuses on non-symbiotic nitrogen fixation, which is performed by free-living microorganisms like aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and blue-green algae, as opposed to symbiotic fixation that involves nodule formation.
This document discusses Rhizobium, a soil bacteria that forms a symbiotic relationship with legumes to fix atmospheric nitrogen. It begins with an introduction to Rhizobium's morphology, characteristics, and classification. It then covers the cross inoculation groups of Rhizobium, the process of nodule formation in legumes, and methods for isolating Rhizobium from nodules. Finally, it details the mechanism of nitrogen fixation, including the role of the nitrogenase enzyme and electron transfer process within the root nodule.
This document provides an overview of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). It discusses that PGPR are a group of soil bacteria that colonize plant roots and enhance plant growth directly or indirectly. Direct mechanisms include biological nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization, phytohormone production, siderophore production, and antibiotic production. Indirect mechanisms include inducing systemic resistance in plants, production of lytic enzymes, and stress tolerance effects. The document reviews the specific mechanisms of several important PGPR functions and commercially available PGPR products.
Rhizobium is a genus of nitrogen-fixing bacteria that forms symbiotic root nodules on legume plants. The bacteria live within the nodules and convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia, which is provided to the plant in exchange for organic compounds from photosynthesis. Key to this process is the nitrogenase enzyme, which consists of an iron and molybdenum-iron protein that work together to reduce dinitrogen gas into ammonia. The nodules also contain leghemoglobin, which protects the oxygen-sensitive nitrogenase enzyme. This mutually beneficial relationship between Rhizobium bacteria and legumes provides fixed nitrogen to the plants.
This ppt contains all types of Microbial Bioremediation methods . Everyone can understand clearly . Explaining with neat pictures and animation . Useful for presentation about Microbes in bioremediation . At last it contains a small animated video which helps to get clear view .
Viruses are being explored as potential biopesticides to control insect pests. The major viruses investigated are baculoviruses, which primarily infect lepidopteran insects. Baculoviruses are classified as nucleopolyhedroviruses (NPVs) or granuloviruses (GVs) depending on how their virions are occluded. NPVs occlude virions in large polyhedral bodies, while GVs occlude individual virions. These viruses replicate in the nucleus or cytoplasm of infected insects and cause symptoms like discoloration, lethargy, and death. Large-scale production can be done in vivo by applying the virus to host insects or in vitro by infecting insect
The document discusses different types of biofertilizers and their production. It describes biofertilizers as microbial inoculants that establish symbiotic relationships with plants to enrich soil nutrients and promote crop growth. Major biofertilizers include rhizobia, azotobacter, algae, and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria. Rhizobium and cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) are discussed in detail, outlining their role in nitrogen fixation and methods for mass production, including trough, pit and field methods.
Ecto and endomycorrhizae and their significanceRitaSomPaul
A part of Botany (Hons) syllabus in Mycopathology illustrates the basic differnces in ectomycorrhizae and endomycorrhizae as well as their significance
Phosphate Solubilising bacteria - Mass cultivationsiva ni
This document discusses the mass production of phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) as biofertilizers. It outlines that PSB solubilize insoluble phosphate in soil through organic acid production. Common organic acids produced by PSB include gluconic acid, 2-ketogluconic acid, and mixtures of lactic, isovaleric, isobutyric and acetic acids. The document describes methods for isolating, screening, and mass producing PSB using proper media, carriers like peat and compost, and fermentation. Carriers are chosen based on high organic matter content, moisture holding capacity, and low soluble salt levels.
Bioleaching of iron, copper, gold. uraniumAnuKiruthika
This document summarizes the process of bioleaching, which uses microorganisms to extract metals like copper, gold, iron, and uranium from ores. It discusses how different bacteria are used to oxidize the metal sulfides in ores, making the metals soluble and able to be extracted. The main methods used are heap leaching and in-situ leaching. Bioleaching has advantages of being low-cost and able to process low-grade ores, but is also time-consuming. Specific examples of how bacteria aid in leaching copper, iron, gold, and uranium are also provided.
Mycorrhizal fungi form mutualistic relationships with the roots of most plant species. They help plants absorb water and mineral nutrients from soil in exchange for carbohydrates. There are two main types of mycorrhizal associations - ectomycorrhizas, which cover tree roots with a sheath and branching structures, and endomycorrhizas, whose thread-like structures penetrate root cells. Mycorrhizal fungi play an important ecological role in nutrient cycling, plant community development, and soil health.
1. The document discusses various types of biofertilizers including Rhizobium, Azotobacter, Blue Green Algae, Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria, and organic matter decomposers.
2. It describes how each works to fix atmospheric nitrogen, solubilize phosphorus, or decompose organic matter to improve soil fertility and enhance crop growth.
3. The advantages of biofertilizers are that they can replace chemical fertilizers, are pollution free, and help increase crop productivity while maintaining soil health.
Cyanobacteria as a Biofertilizer (BY- Ayushi).pptxAyushiKardam
Cyanobacteria, also known as “blue-green algae”.
They are aquatic and photosynthetic, that is, they live in the water, and can manufacture their own food. Because they are bacteria, they are quite small and usually unicellular, though they often grow in colonies large enough to see.
They are the most abundant group of organisms on the earth. They are autotrophic and found in a diverse environment, especially in the marine and freshwater.
This document discusses biosolubilization of insoluble phosphates in a fluidized bed bioreactor using immobilized microorganisms. Phosphate solubilizing bacteria and fungi were entrapped in calcium alginate and polyacrylamide gels and used to solubilize mineral phosphates in a fluidized bed bioreactor. This allows for reusability of the biocatalyst and control of reactions without contamination. The longevity of solubilization activity was tested through repeated batch experiments. Bioconversion using these immobilized microorganisms occurs at low temperatures and provides a sustainable way to extract and solubilize phosphates compared to conventional processes.
This document summarizes the types and development of mycorrhizal symbiosis. It discusses:
1. There are several types of mycorrhizal associations including ectomycorrhiza, ectendomycorrhiza, ericoid mycorrhiza, and VA mycorrhiza.
2. The development of the mycorrhizal symbiosis occurs through asymbiotic and symbiotic stages, beginning with spore germination and hyphal growth, followed by recognition signals between the plant and fungi leading to appresorium formation and penetration of root cells.
3. In the mature symbiotic phase, the fungi form specialized structures inside root cells like arbuscules
1) Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic association between fungi and plant roots where the fungi colonize the root system and form a network that assists the plant with nutrient and water absorption.
2) There are different types of mycorrhizal associations classified based on where the fungi grow in relation to the root, including ectomycorrhizae, endomycorrhizae, and ectendomycorrhizae.
3) Mycorrhizal associations benefit plants by improving nutrient uptake, drought tolerance, and disease resistance, and are important for the growth of most plant species.
The rhizosphere is the region of soil surrounding plant roots that is influenced by root secretions like mucilage, exudates, and lysates. It contains many microorganisms in complex relationships with the plant roots. Root secretions, collectively known as rhizodeposition, enrich the soil environment and stimulate microbial growth in the rhizosphere compared to bulk soil, as measured by the R:S ratio of microorganisms. Rhizodeposition includes a variety of organic compounds that influence soil nutrients and microbes.
This document discusses biofertilizers, which are substances containing living microorganisms that promote plant growth when applied to seeds, plant surfaces, or soil. It describes different types of biofertilizers including nitrogen-fixing, compost, and phosphate solubilizing biofertilizers. The document discusses the morphology, physiology, and recommended crops for specific nitrogen-fixing bacteria like Rhizobium, Azospirillum, and Azotobacter. It also outlines the process for making biofertilizers including selecting carrier materials, sterilizing, and inoculating seeds or soil. The advantages and potential of biofertilizers are that they can increase yields while protecting the environment and soil fertility compared to chemical
This document provides information about mycorrhizae, which is a symbiotic relationship between fungi and plant roots. It defines mycorrhizae and describes the two main types: ectomycorrhizae and endomycorrhizae. Ectomycorrhizae are formed between fungi and the roots of about 10% of plant families, mainly woody plants. They involve a fungal sheath surrounding the root. Endomycorrhizae penetrate the root cells and include arbuscular mycorrhizae, the most common type, characterized by structures called arbuscules and vesicles. The relationship benefits both the plant, which receives increased nutrient and water absorption, and the fungus, which receives
Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) can be defined as the conversion of atmospheric dinitrogen (N2) to ammonia (NH3) under the combined action of biological and chemical activities
This document provides an overview of mycorrhiza, which is a symbiotic relationship between fungi and plant roots. It defines mycorrhiza and explains that 95% of plant species form these relationships. It then classifies and describes the main types of mycorrhizal associations like ectomycorrhiza, endomycorrhiza, and orchid mycorrhiza. The document outlines the importance and benefits of mycorrhizal relationships for plant growth and health. It also discusses methods for isolating, mass producing, and applying mycorrhizal fungi.
This document discusses Rhizobium, a soil bacteria that forms a symbiotic relationship with legumes to fix atmospheric nitrogen. It begins with an introduction to Rhizobium's morphology, characteristics, and classification. It then covers the cross inoculation groups of Rhizobium, the process of nodule formation in legumes, and methods for isolating Rhizobium from nodules. Finally, it details the mechanism of nitrogen fixation, including the role of the nitrogenase enzyme and electron transfer process within the root nodule.
This document provides an overview of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). It discusses that PGPR are a group of soil bacteria that colonize plant roots and enhance plant growth directly or indirectly. Direct mechanisms include biological nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization, phytohormone production, siderophore production, and antibiotic production. Indirect mechanisms include inducing systemic resistance in plants, production of lytic enzymes, and stress tolerance effects. The document reviews the specific mechanisms of several important PGPR functions and commercially available PGPR products.
Rhizobium is a genus of nitrogen-fixing bacteria that forms symbiotic root nodules on legume plants. The bacteria live within the nodules and convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia, which is provided to the plant in exchange for organic compounds from photosynthesis. Key to this process is the nitrogenase enzyme, which consists of an iron and molybdenum-iron protein that work together to reduce dinitrogen gas into ammonia. The nodules also contain leghemoglobin, which protects the oxygen-sensitive nitrogenase enzyme. This mutually beneficial relationship between Rhizobium bacteria and legumes provides fixed nitrogen to the plants.
This ppt contains all types of Microbial Bioremediation methods . Everyone can understand clearly . Explaining with neat pictures and animation . Useful for presentation about Microbes in bioremediation . At last it contains a small animated video which helps to get clear view .
Viruses are being explored as potential biopesticides to control insect pests. The major viruses investigated are baculoviruses, which primarily infect lepidopteran insects. Baculoviruses are classified as nucleopolyhedroviruses (NPVs) or granuloviruses (GVs) depending on how their virions are occluded. NPVs occlude virions in large polyhedral bodies, while GVs occlude individual virions. These viruses replicate in the nucleus or cytoplasm of infected insects and cause symptoms like discoloration, lethargy, and death. Large-scale production can be done in vivo by applying the virus to host insects or in vitro by infecting insect
The document discusses different types of biofertilizers and their production. It describes biofertilizers as microbial inoculants that establish symbiotic relationships with plants to enrich soil nutrients and promote crop growth. Major biofertilizers include rhizobia, azotobacter, algae, and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria. Rhizobium and cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) are discussed in detail, outlining their role in nitrogen fixation and methods for mass production, including trough, pit and field methods.
Ecto and endomycorrhizae and their significanceRitaSomPaul
A part of Botany (Hons) syllabus in Mycopathology illustrates the basic differnces in ectomycorrhizae and endomycorrhizae as well as their significance
Phosphate Solubilising bacteria - Mass cultivationsiva ni
This document discusses the mass production of phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) as biofertilizers. It outlines that PSB solubilize insoluble phosphate in soil through organic acid production. Common organic acids produced by PSB include gluconic acid, 2-ketogluconic acid, and mixtures of lactic, isovaleric, isobutyric and acetic acids. The document describes methods for isolating, screening, and mass producing PSB using proper media, carriers like peat and compost, and fermentation. Carriers are chosen based on high organic matter content, moisture holding capacity, and low soluble salt levels.
Bioleaching of iron, copper, gold. uraniumAnuKiruthika
This document summarizes the process of bioleaching, which uses microorganisms to extract metals like copper, gold, iron, and uranium from ores. It discusses how different bacteria are used to oxidize the metal sulfides in ores, making the metals soluble and able to be extracted. The main methods used are heap leaching and in-situ leaching. Bioleaching has advantages of being low-cost and able to process low-grade ores, but is also time-consuming. Specific examples of how bacteria aid in leaching copper, iron, gold, and uranium are also provided.
Mycorrhizal fungi form mutualistic relationships with the roots of most plant species. They help plants absorb water and mineral nutrients from soil in exchange for carbohydrates. There are two main types of mycorrhizal associations - ectomycorrhizas, which cover tree roots with a sheath and branching structures, and endomycorrhizas, whose thread-like structures penetrate root cells. Mycorrhizal fungi play an important ecological role in nutrient cycling, plant community development, and soil health.
1. The document discusses various types of biofertilizers including Rhizobium, Azotobacter, Blue Green Algae, Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria, and organic matter decomposers.
2. It describes how each works to fix atmospheric nitrogen, solubilize phosphorus, or decompose organic matter to improve soil fertility and enhance crop growth.
3. The advantages of biofertilizers are that they can replace chemical fertilizers, are pollution free, and help increase crop productivity while maintaining soil health.
Cyanobacteria as a Biofertilizer (BY- Ayushi).pptxAyushiKardam
Cyanobacteria, also known as “blue-green algae”.
They are aquatic and photosynthetic, that is, they live in the water, and can manufacture their own food. Because they are bacteria, they are quite small and usually unicellular, though they often grow in colonies large enough to see.
They are the most abundant group of organisms on the earth. They are autotrophic and found in a diverse environment, especially in the marine and freshwater.
This document discusses biosolubilization of insoluble phosphates in a fluidized bed bioreactor using immobilized microorganisms. Phosphate solubilizing bacteria and fungi were entrapped in calcium alginate and polyacrylamide gels and used to solubilize mineral phosphates in a fluidized bed bioreactor. This allows for reusability of the biocatalyst and control of reactions without contamination. The longevity of solubilization activity was tested through repeated batch experiments. Bioconversion using these immobilized microorganisms occurs at low temperatures and provides a sustainable way to extract and solubilize phosphates compared to conventional processes.
This document summarizes the types and development of mycorrhizal symbiosis. It discusses:
1. There are several types of mycorrhizal associations including ectomycorrhiza, ectendomycorrhiza, ericoid mycorrhiza, and VA mycorrhiza.
2. The development of the mycorrhizal symbiosis occurs through asymbiotic and symbiotic stages, beginning with spore germination and hyphal growth, followed by recognition signals between the plant and fungi leading to appresorium formation and penetration of root cells.
3. In the mature symbiotic phase, the fungi form specialized structures inside root cells like arbuscules
1) Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic association between fungi and plant roots where the fungi colonize the root system and form a network that assists the plant with nutrient and water absorption.
2) There are different types of mycorrhizal associations classified based on where the fungi grow in relation to the root, including ectomycorrhizae, endomycorrhizae, and ectendomycorrhizae.
3) Mycorrhizal associations benefit plants by improving nutrient uptake, drought tolerance, and disease resistance, and are important for the growth of most plant species.
The rhizosphere is the region of soil surrounding plant roots that is influenced by root secretions like mucilage, exudates, and lysates. It contains many microorganisms in complex relationships with the plant roots. Root secretions, collectively known as rhizodeposition, enrich the soil environment and stimulate microbial growth in the rhizosphere compared to bulk soil, as measured by the R:S ratio of microorganisms. Rhizodeposition includes a variety of organic compounds that influence soil nutrients and microbes.
This document discusses biofertilizers, which are substances containing living microorganisms that promote plant growth when applied to seeds, plant surfaces, or soil. It describes different types of biofertilizers including nitrogen-fixing, compost, and phosphate solubilizing biofertilizers. The document discusses the morphology, physiology, and recommended crops for specific nitrogen-fixing bacteria like Rhizobium, Azospirillum, and Azotobacter. It also outlines the process for making biofertilizers including selecting carrier materials, sterilizing, and inoculating seeds or soil. The advantages and potential of biofertilizers are that they can increase yields while protecting the environment and soil fertility compared to chemical
This document provides information about mycorrhizae, which is a symbiotic relationship between fungi and plant roots. It defines mycorrhizae and describes the two main types: ectomycorrhizae and endomycorrhizae. Ectomycorrhizae are formed between fungi and the roots of about 10% of plant families, mainly woody plants. They involve a fungal sheath surrounding the root. Endomycorrhizae penetrate the root cells and include arbuscular mycorrhizae, the most common type, characterized by structures called arbuscules and vesicles. The relationship benefits both the plant, which receives increased nutrient and water absorption, and the fungus, which receives
Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) can be defined as the conversion of atmospheric dinitrogen (N2) to ammonia (NH3) under the combined action of biological and chemical activities
This document provides an overview of mycorrhiza, which is a symbiotic relationship between fungi and plant roots. It defines mycorrhiza and explains that 95% of plant species form these relationships. It then classifies and describes the main types of mycorrhizal associations like ectomycorrhiza, endomycorrhiza, and orchid mycorrhiza. The document outlines the importance and benefits of mycorrhizal relationships for plant growth and health. It also discusses methods for isolating, mass producing, and applying mycorrhizal fungi.
Lecture- 22 - Classification of Basidiomycota.pptxSriSivaSwetha
The document provides information on the classification of fungi in the kingdom Basidiomycota. It discusses the three subdivisions of Basidiomycota - Agaricomycotina, Pucciniomycotina, and Ustilaginomycotina. Within the Agaricomycotina subdivision, it lists several orders, families, and genera of fungi. It also describes the general characters of Basidiomycota fungi, including their life cycle, reproduction methods, and cellular structures like basidia, clamp connections, and dolipore septa.
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Nutrition, cultivation and isolation of bacteriaTanuja Bisht
Bacteria exhibit different modes of nutrition and can be either heterotrophic or autotrophic. Heterotrophic bacteria rely on organic compounds from other organisms as a source of carbon and energy, while autotrophic bacteria produce their own organic compounds through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis. Bacteria require specific environmental conditions for growth such as temperature, pH, oxygen levels, moisture, light, osmotic conditions, and chemical nutrients. Their growth occurs in distinct phases including a lag phase, logarithmic or exponential growth phase, stationary phase, and death phase.
Bacterial growth requires specific environmental conditions including:
1. Nutrients like carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and trace elements for energy and building cellular components.
2. Appropriate temperature, pH, oxygen levels, pressure and osmotic conditions for optimal metabolism.
3. Bacteria display distinct growth phases - lag phase of adaptation, log phase of exponential growth, stationary phase as resources deplete, and death phase as conditions become unsuitable.
PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY (BP303T) Unit-III Part-1 Study of morphology, cla...Ms. Pooja Bhandare
PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY (BP303T)Unit-IIIPart-1Study of morphology, classification, reproduction/replication and cultivation of fungi, Introduction fungi. Morphological Characteristics of fungi, CLASSIFICATION: Depending on cell morphology, fungi can be divided into 4 classes:
Moulds Yeasts ,Yeast like fungi and
Dimorphic fungi
Depending on their sexual spores formation fungi are divided into 4 classes:
Zygomycetes Ascomycetes
Basidiomycetes Dueteromycetes
Reproduction and sporulation;Vegetative, Asexual
and Sexual
Vegetative reproduction: Fragmentation ,Fission, budding, Sclerotia Rhizomorphs
Asexual reproduction: Zoospores
Sporangiospore, Conidia
Oidia Uredospores ,Basidiospores
Sexual reproduction:Planogametic copulation: Isogamy Heterogamy
Gametangial contact
Gametangial copulation Spermatization Somatogamy CULTIVATION OF FUNGI: Brain Heart Infusion (BHT) agar
Czapek’s agar
Mycobiotic agar Inhibitory mold agar (IMA)
Potato dextrose agar
Sabouraud’s dextrose agar (SDA):
Sabouraud’s heart infusion (SABHI) agar
Potato Flake agar
Potato dextrose-yeast extract agar (PDYA)
. Cornmeal agar
Malt extract agar (MEA)
This document provides information on bacteria morphology and identification. It discusses that bacteria are microscopic, unicellular organisms that can perform essential life functions. It describes different bacterial shapes including cocci, bacilli, vibrios, spirilla, and spirochaetes. Gram staining is used to classify bacteria as either gram positive or gram negative. Common gram positive cocci like staphylococci and streptococci are examined in detail. Requirements for bacterial growth such as nutrients, oxygen, temperature, and pH are also reviewed.
This document provides an overview of bacterial physiology, including:
1. Bacteria can be classified based on their nutritional requirements as autotrophs, which can synthesize their own organic compounds, or heterotrophs, which depend on external organic compounds.
2. Bacterial growth involves an increase in cell size and number through binary fission, with a typical generation time of 20 minutes. Growth is affected by temperature, oxygen levels, pH, moisture, and other environmental factors.
3. When bacteria are inoculated into a liquid medium, their growth follows distinct lag, exponential, stationary, and decline phases as seen on a growth curve showing changes in bacterial numbers over time.
This document discusses various groups of nitrifying bacteria and Pseudomonas bacteria. It describes five genera of nitrifying bacteria - Nitrobacter, Nitrospina, Nitrococcus, Nitrosipra, and Nitrosomonas. These bacteria are involved in the oxidation of ammonia to nitrites and nitrates. The document also discusses two pathogenic species of Pseudomonas - P. aeruginosa and P. pseudomallei. P. aeruginosa can cause various infections while P. pseudomallei causes melioidosis. The characteristics, growth conditions, virulence factors and antibiotic resistance of these bacteria are also summarized.
This document discusses the morphology, classification, reproduction, and cultivation of fungi. It begins by defining fungi and their key characteristics such as eukaryotic cells with chitin cell walls. It then describes the morphological features of fungi including hyphae, mycelium, and differences between molds, yeasts, and dimorphic fungi. The document outlines methods of fungal classification and discusses life cycles involving asexual reproduction through spores and sexual reproduction. It concludes by covering common media used for fungal cultivation, such as Sabouraud agar.
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Introduction
• History
• SCP production in India
• Raw materials
• SCP production
• Advantages and Disadvantages
• Applications
• Conclusion
• References
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3. Rods 0.5–1.0 × 1.2–3.0 𝛍m.
Non- spore forming.
Gram negative.
Motile by 1–6 peritrichous flagella.
Fimbriae have been described on some strains.
Aerobic, possessing a respiratory type of metabolism with oxygen as the terminal electron acceptor.
Optimal temperature for growth, 25–30∘C; some species can grow at temperatures >40∘C.
Optimal pH for growth, 6–7; range pH 4–10.
Generation times of Rhizobium strains are 1.5–5.0 h.
Colonies are usually white or beige, circular, convex, semi-translucent or opaque, raised and
mucilaginous, usually 2–4 mm in diameter within 3–5 days.
4. Rhizobiacea family have 5 important genera
1.Rhizobium-slow-growing Rhizobia, produce acid.
2. Bradyrhizobium- Fast-growing Rhizobia, produce alkali.
3. Azorhizobium- it inducing both stem and root nodules.
4. Sinorhizobium.
5.Photorhizobium.
6. There are also two types of nodule that can be formed:
determinate
and
indeterminate
This outcome is controlled by the plant host
Fast-growing Rhizobium spp. whose nodulation functions (nif, fix) are
encoded on their symbiotic megaplasmids (pSym)
Slow-growing Bradyrhizobium spp. whose N-fixation and nodulation
functions are encoded on their chromosome.
7. Formed on tropical legumes by
Rhizobium and Bradyrhizobium
Meristematic activity not persistent - present only
during early stage of nodule formation;
after that, cells simply expand rather than divide, to
form globose nodules.
Nodules arise just below epidermis;
largely internal vascular system
Uninfected cells dispersed throughout
nodule; equipped to assimilate NH4
+
as ureides (allantoin and allantoic acid)
8. Formed on temperate legumes
(pea, clover, alfalfa); typically by Rhizobium spp.
Cylindrical nodules with a persistent meristem;
nodule growth creates zones of different developmental stages.
Nodule arises near endodermis, and nodule vasculature
clearly connected with root vascular system
Uninfected cells of indeterminate nodules
assimilate NH4
+ as amides (asparagine, glutamine)
9. Critical steps in Root Nodule Formation
Step 1: Recognition and attachment of bacterium to root hairs.
Step 2: Excretion of nod factors by the bacterium
Step 3: Bacterial invasion of the root hair
Step 4: Travel to the main root via the infection thread
Step 5: Formation of bacteroid state within plant cells
Step 6: Continued plant and bacterial division, forming the
mature root nodule
10.
11. 1. The root excretes substances
2. These substances attract
rhizobia and stimulate them
to produce cell-division
factors
3. Cells in the root cortex divide
to form the primary nodule
meristem.
12. 1. Bacteria attach to the root hair.
2. Cells in the pericycle near the xylem
poles are stimulated to divide.
3. The infection thread forms and extends
inward as the primary nodule meristem
and the pericylce continue to divide.
4. The two masses of dividing cells fuse into
a single clump while the infection thread
continues to grow.
5. The nodule elongates and differentiates,
including the vascular connection to the
root stele. Bacteroids are released into
the cells in the centre.
13. Plant cytoplasm Photosynthesis
Symbiosome
membrane
Bacteroid
membrane
Sugars
Organic acids
Bacteroid Succinate
Malate
Fumarate
Pyruvate
e
e
Nitrogenase
Citric
acid
cycle
Proton
motive
force
Electron transport
chain
Lb Leghemoglobin
Glutamine
Asparagine
The Legume–Root
Nodule Symbiosis
The legume–bacteria symbiosis
is characterized by several
metabolic reactions and
nutrient exchange.
14.
15. Host plant Bacterial symbiont
Alfalfa Rhizobium meliloti
Clover Rhizobium trifolii
Soybean Bradyrhizobium japonicum
Beans Rhizobium phaseoli
Pea Rhizobium leguminosarum
Sesbania Azorhizobium caulinodans
Complete listing can be found at at: http://cmgm.stanford.edu/~mbarnett/rhiz.htm
Both plant and bacterial factors determine specificity
16.
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Lincoln Taiz, Eduardo Zeiger, Ian M. Møller, and Angus Murphy Plant Physiology
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Renu Verma, ... Senthilkumar Murugesan, in Beneficial Microbes in Agro-Ecology,
2020
F.B. Dazzo, S. Ganter, in Encyclopedia of Microbiology (Third Edition), 2009