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Favaro CP, Klaic R, Bettiol W, Ribeiro C, Farinas CS. Bio-based composite granules with simultaneous biocontrol and phosphorus fertilization roles: outcomes from a lab-scale in-vitro assessment. Biotechnol Prog 2022; 38:e3242. [PMID: 35134271 DOI: 10.1002/btpr.3242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The use of phosphate rocks as low-solubility phosphorus fertilizers has been promoted to reduce the environmental impacts of agriculture, but adequate nutrient uptake by plants depends on solubilization of the rock, driven by soil microorganisms. Here, investigation was made of the microbial solubilization of low-solubility phosphate rocks, together with simultaneous bioprotective action involving the biocontrol of microorganisms. The aim was to enhance function and value by delivering two effects using a single bio-based product, in accordance with the concept of a "bioreactor-in-a-granule" system. A composite structure was developed, based on a starch matrix, comprising a combination of Trichoderma asperelloides, as a biocontrol agent, and Aspergillus niger, as an acidulant. A significant increase of up to 150% in P solubilization was achieved, indicating the positive effect of the microorganism-composite interaction. In vitro assays showed that the ability of T. asperelloides to inhibit Fusarium oxysporum mycelial growth was maintained in the presence of A. niger. Moreover, the estimated cost of the composite granule (0.35 US$/kg of product on a dry basis) revealed competitive. The results indicated that the association of T. asperelloides and A. niger is an effective way to increase nutrient availability and to inhibit plant pathogens, opening up possibilities for the design of multifunctional bio-based fertilizer composites. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- C P Favaro
- Graduate Program in Chemical Engineering, Federal University of São Carlos, Rod. Washington Luiz, km 235, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.,Embrapa Instrumentação, Rua XV de Novembro 1452, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Chemical Engineering, Federal University of São Carlos, Rod. Washington Luiz, km 235, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.,Embrapa Instrumentação, Rua XV de Novembro 1452, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Embrapa Meio Ambiente, Rod. SP 340, km 127, Jaguariúna, SP, Brazil
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- Embrapa Instrumentação, Rua XV de Novembro 1452, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Chemical Engineering, Federal University of São Carlos, Rod. Washington Luiz, km 235, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.,Embrapa Instrumentação, Rua XV de Novembro 1452, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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Lodi LA, Klaic R, Bortoletto-Santos R, Ribeiro C, Farinas CS. Unveiling the Solubilization of Potassium Mineral Rocks in Organic Acids for Application as K-Fertilizer. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2022; 194:2431-2447. [PMID: 35113352 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-022-03826-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Organic acids produced by soil microorganisms can be useful to promote the release of potassium (K) from potassium mineral rocks (KR), but the complexity of low reactivity minerals limits K solubilization and their use as fertilizer. Here, we investigate the ways that different organic acids (gluconic, oxalic, and citric) can affect the solubilization of potassium minerals, in order to propose process strategies to improve their solubility. For this, evaluations were performed using the model minerals KRpolyhalite (sedimentary mineral), KRfeldspar (igneous mineral), and KCl (commercial fertilizer). For KCl and KRpolyhalite, complete solubilization was achieved using all the organic acids, while for KRfeldspar, the highest K+ solubilization (34.86 mg L-1) was achieved with oxalic acid. The solubility of KRfeldspar was further investigated under submerged cultivation with the filamentous fungus Aspergillus niger, as well as after a mechanochemical grinding treatment. The biotechnological route resulted in solubilized K up to 63.2 mg L-1. The mechanochemical route, on the other hand, increased the release of K by about 8.6 times (993 mg L-1) compared to the natural mineral, due to the greater fragmentation of the particles after the treatment (with a surface area about 2.5 times higher than for the in natura KRfeldspar). These findings demonstrated the potential of applying biotechnological and mechanochemical routes with organic acids to improve the solubilization of K present in low reactivity mineral rocks, indicating the possible use of these minerals in more sustainable agricultural practices.
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- Ludimila A Lodi
- Laboratório Nacional de Nanotecnologia Para o Agronegócio (LNNA), Embrapa Instrumentação, Rua 15 de Novembro, 1452, Centro, SP, 13561-206, São Carlos, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Engenharia Química, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luiz, km 235, São Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil
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- Laboratório Nacional de Nanotecnologia Para o Agronegócio (LNNA), Embrapa Instrumentação, Rua 15 de Novembro, 1452, Centro, SP, 13561-206, São Carlos, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Engenharia Química, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luiz, km 235, São Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil
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- Laboratório Nacional de Nanotecnologia Para o Agronegócio (LNNA), Embrapa Instrumentação, Rua 15 de Novembro, 1452, Centro, SP, 13561-206, São Carlos, Brazil
- Instituto de Química, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Avenida Professor Francisco Degni, 55, Jardim Quitandinha, SP, 14800-060, Araraquara, Brazil
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- Laboratório Nacional de Nanotecnologia Para o Agronegócio (LNNA), Embrapa Instrumentação, Rua 15 de Novembro, 1452, Centro, SP, 13561-206, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Laboratório Nacional de Nanotecnologia Para o Agronegócio (LNNA), Embrapa Instrumentação, Rua 15 de Novembro, 1452, Centro, SP, 13561-206, São Carlos, Brazil.
- Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Engenharia Química, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luiz, km 235, São Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil.
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Florencio C, Bortoletto-Santos R, Favaro C, Brondi M, Velloso C, Klaic R, Ribeiro C, Farinas C, Mattoso L. AVANÇOS NA PRODUÇÃO E FORMULAÇÃO DE INOCULANTES MICROBIANOS VISANDO UMA AGRICULTURA MAIS SUSTENTÁVEL. QUIM NOVA 2022. [DOI: 10.21577/0100-4042.20170909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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ADVANCES IN THE PRODUCTION AND FORMULATION OF MICROBIAL INOCULANTS FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE. The wide application of beneficial microorganisms in agriculture as inoculants to combat pests and diseases and/or to improve soil fertility and the nutrients availability for plants has been considered as an effective and more sustainable alternative than chemical fertilizers and agricultural defensives. However, it is necessary to examine all processing steps of these bio-based products under a more integrated view including the type of microorganisms and the whole production process in order to reduce dependence on synthetic chemical inputs. Here, recent developments on the production and formulation technologies of microbial inoculants and the main types of inoculants currently applied in agriculture are addressed. The different types of microbial formulations are compared with emphasis on the encapsulation technology. Moreover, the application of biofertilizers in seed coating and a new approach to apply biocomposites as fertilizers are discussed, presenting the main challenges and future perspectives to promote more sustainable agriculture practices.
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Klaic R, Sallet D, Foletto EL, Jacques RJS, Guedes JVC, Kuhn RC, Mazutti MA. Optimization of solid-state fermentation for bioherbicide production by Phoma sp . Braz J Chem Eng 2017. [DOI: 10.1590/0104-6632.20170342s20150613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Garlet TB, Weber CT, Klaic R, Foletto EL, Jahn SL, Mazutti MA, Kuhn RC. Carbon nanotubes as supports for inulinase immobilization. Molecules 2014; 19:14615-24. [PMID: 25225722 PMCID: PMC6270940 DOI: 10.3390/molecules190914615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2014] [Revised: 08/16/2014] [Accepted: 08/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The commercial inulinase obtained from Aspergillus niger was non-covalently immobilized on multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNT-COOH). The immobilization conditions for the carbon nanotubes were defined by the central composite rotational design (CCRD). The effects of enzyme concentration (0.8%–1.7% v/v) and adsorbent:adsorbate ratio (1:460–1:175) on the enzyme immobilization were studied. The adsorbent:adsorbate ratio variable has positive effect and the enzyme concentration has a negative effect on the inulinase immobilization (U/g) response at the 90% significance level. These results show that the lower the enzyme concentration and the higher the adsorbent:adsorbate ratio, better is the immobilization. According to the results, it is possible to observe that the carbon nanotubes present an effective inulinase adsorption. Fast adsorption in about six minutes and a loading capacity of 51,047 U/g support using a 1.3% (v/v) inulinase concentration and a 1:460 adsorbent:adsorbate ratio was observed. The effects of temperature on the immobilized enzyme activity were evaluated, showing better activity at 50 °C. The immobilized enzyme maintained 100% of its activity during five weeks at room temperature. The immobilization strategy with MWNT-COOH was defined by the experimental design, showing that inulinase immobilization is a promising biotechnological application of carbon nanotubes.
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- Tais B Garlet
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria, 97105-900 Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria, 97105-900 Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria, 97105-900 Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria, 97105-900 Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria, 97105-900 Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria, 97105-900 Santa Maria, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria, 97105-900 Santa Maria, Brazil
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