Simply Versatile: The Use of Peribacillus simplex in Sustainable Agriculture

Peribacillus simplex is a Gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium derived from a vast range of different origins. Notably, it is part of the plant-growth-promoting rhizobacterial community of many crops. Although members of the Bacillaceae family have been widely used in agriculture, P. simplex has,...

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Published inMicroorganisms (Basel) Vol. 11; no. 10; p. 2540
Main Authors Manetsberger, Julia, Caballero Gómez, Natacha, Soria-Rodríguez, Carlos, Benomar, Nabil, Abriouel, Hikmate
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 12.10.2023
MDPI
Subjects
Agriculture
antimicrobial activity
Antimicrobial agents
Bacteria
Biological control
Bioremediation
Contaminants
Crops
Enzymes
European Green Deal
Fertilizers
Gram-positive bacteria
Metals
Microorganisms
Peribacillus
Peribacillus simplex
Pest control
Pesticide residues
Pesticides
Pests
Plant communities
Plant growth
Plant protection
Review
Sustainable agriculture
VOCs
Volatile organic compounds
Wheat
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Summary:Peribacillus simplex is a Gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium derived from a vast range of different origins. Notably, it is part of the plant-growth-promoting rhizobacterial community of many crops. Although members of the Bacillaceae family have been widely used in agriculture, P. simplex has, so far, remained in the shadow of its more famous relatives, e.g., Bacillus subtilis or Bacillus thuringiensis. Recent studies have, however, started to uncover the bacterium’s highly promising and versatile properties, in particular in agricultural and environmental applications. Hence, here, we review the plant-growth-promoting features of P. simplex, as well as its biocontrol activity against a variety of detrimental plant pests in different crops. We further highlight the bacterium’s potential as a bioremediation agent for environmental contaminants, such as metals, pesticide residues, or (crude) oil. Finally, we examine the recent developments in the European regulatory landscape to facilitate the use of microorganisms in plant protection products. Undoubtedly, further studies on P. simplex will reveal additional benefits for agricultural and environmentally friendly applications.
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ISSN:2076-2607
2076-2607
DOI:10.3390/microorganisms11102540