The Potential of Microalgae–Bacteria Consortia to Restore Degraded Soils

• Published in: Biology (Basel, Switzerland) Vol. 12; no. 5; p. 693
• Main Authors: Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Lina M., de-Bashan, Luz E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 09.05.2023; MDPI
• Subjects: Algae; Aquatic microorganisms; Bacteria; bioremediation; Climate change; Consortia; cyanobacteria; degraded soils; Fertilizers; Global temperature changes; land degradation; microalgae; plant growth-promoting bacteria; restoration; Review; Reviews; soil; Soil contamination; Soil erosion; Soil fertility; Soil microorganisms; Soil pollution; soil quality; soil restoration; Soils; microalgae; bioremediation; degraded soils; plant growth-promoting bacteria; restoration; cyanobacteria

Soil restoration is one of the biggest challenges of this century. Besides the negative impacts of climate change, the current increase in food demands has put severe pressure on soil resources, resulting in a significant area of degraded land worldwide. However, beneficial microorganisms, such as m...