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- Publications
- Influence
Role of bacterial biofertilizers in agriculture and forestry
- P. García-Fraile, E. Menéndez, Raúl Rivas
- Biology
- 3 August 2015
Many rhizospheric bacterial strains possess plant growth-promoting mechanisms. These bacteria can be applied as biofertilizers in agriculture and forestry, enhancing crop yields. Bacterial… Expand
MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry Is a Fast and Reliable Platform for Identification and Ecological Studies of Species from Family Rhizobiaceae
- L. Ferreira, F. Sánchez-Juanes, +5 authors E. Velázquez
- Biology, Medicine
- PloS one
- 31 May 2011
Family Rhizobiaceae includes fast growing bacteria currently arranged into three genera, Rhizobium, Ensifer and Shinella, that contain pathogenic, symbiotic and saprophytic species. The… Expand
Chickpea rhizobia symbiosis genes are highly conserved across multiple Mesorhizobium species.
- M. Laranjo, A. Alexandre, Raúl Rivas, E. Velázquez, J. P. Young, S. Oliveira
- Biology, Medicine
- FEMS microbiology ecology
- 1 November 2008
Chickpea has been considered as a restrictive host for nodulation by rhizobia. However, recent studies have reported that several Mesorhizobium species may effectively nodulate chickpea. With the… Expand
Use of Rhizobium leguminosarum as a potential biofertilizer for Lactuca sativa and Daucus carota crops
- J. D. Flores-Félix, E. Menéndez, +7 authors Raúl Rivas
- Biology
- 1 December 2013
Microbial biofertilizers are becoming an effective tool for sustainable agriculture by means of the reduction of the use of chemical fertilizers. However, the knowledge of each specific… Expand
Rhizobium Promotes Non-Legumes Growth and Quality in Several Production Steps: Towards a Biofertilization of Edible Raw Vegetables Healthy for Humans
- P. García-Fraile, Lorena Carro, +9 authors E. Velázquez
- Medicine, Biology
- PloS one
- 31 May 2012
The biofertilization of crops with plant-growth-promoting microorganisms is currently considered as a healthy alternative to chemical fertilization. However, only microorganisms safe for humans can… Expand
Plants Probiotics as a Tool to Produce Highly Functional Fruits: The Case of Phyllobacterium and Vitamin C in Strawberries
- J. D. Flores-Félix, Luís R Silva, +7 authors Raúl Rivas
- Biology, Medicine
- PloS one
- 15 April 2015
The increasing interest in the preservation of the environment and the health of consumers is changing production methods and food consumption habits. Functional foods are increasingly demanded by… Expand
Biotechnological applications of bacterial cellulases
- E. Menéndez, P. García-Fraile, Raúl Rivas
- Materials Science
- 3 August 2015
Cellulases have numerous applications in several industries, including biofuel production, food and feed industry, brewing, pulp and paper, textile, laundry, and agriculture.Cellulose-degrading… Expand
MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry as a tool for differentiation of Bradyrhizobium species: application to the identification of Lupinus nodulating strains.
- F. Sánchez-Juanes, L. Ferreira, +8 authors E. Velázquez
- Biology, Medicine
- Systematic and applied microbiology
- 1 December 2013
Genus Bradyrhizobium includes slow growing bacteria able to nodulate different legumes as well as species isolated from plant tumours. The slow growth presented by the members of this genus and the… Expand
The high diversity of Lotus corniculatus endosymbionts in soils of northwest Spain
- M. Marcos-García, E. Menéndez, Xavier Cruz-González, E. Velázquez, P. Mateos, Raúl Rivas
- Biology
- Symbiosis
- 11 December 2015
The diversity of rhizobia that establish symbiosis with Lotus corniculatus has scarcely been studied. Several species of Mesorhizobium are endosymbionts of this legume, including Mesorhizobium loti,… Expand
Effective Colonization of Spinach Root Surface by Rhizobium
- Alejandro Jiménez-Gómez, E. Menéndez, J. D. Flores-Félix, P. García-Fraile, P. Mateos, Raúl Rivas
- Biology
- 2016
Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria are a group of bacteria able to promote plant growth and increase crop productivity. For a successful and effective bacteria–plant association, microorganism… Expand