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  • Microbiology
  • Environmental Science
  • Agricultural Science

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  • Multispecies biofilms are crucial for ecological processes.
  • Optimizing their composition can enhance functionality in various environments.
  • Anabaena torulosa (An) and Trichoderma viride (Tr) are key components for potential agricultural applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To optimize multispecies biofilms combining Anabaena torulosa (An) with Trichoderma viride (Tr) and either Providencia sp. (PW5) or Pseudomonas nitroreducens (B3).
  • To evaluate the impact of different inoculation strategies on biofilm performance in liquid and soil mesocosms.
  • To assess the multifunctionality of optimized biofilms for agricultural applications.

Main Methods:

  • Eleven different inoculation strategies were tested for biofilm optimization.
  • Biofilms were evaluated in liquid and soil mesocosms.
  • Key parameters measured included chlorophyll, indole-3-acetic acid, total sugars, polysaccharides, enzyme activities (nitrate reductase, glutamine synthetase, urease, β-glucosidase), protein content, and microbial community structure via PLFA analysis.

Main Results:

  • The optimal treatment, An-Tr (7 days after inoculation (DAI)) + PW5 (9 DAI), significantly increased chlorophyll, indole-3-acetic acid, and total sugars in liquid mesocosms.
  • This optimal treatment also yielded the highest polysaccharide content in soil mesocosms.
  • Specific inoculation strategies (An-Tr + PW5 or An-Tr + B3) enhanced nitrate reductase, glutamine synthetase, and protein levels, with distinct PLFA profiles indicating varied microbial community structures and functions.

Conclusions:

  • Tailored inoculation strategies are effective in optimizing multispecies biofilms for enhanced plant growth promotion and soil health.
  • The An-Tr + PW5 combination demonstrated superior colonization and nutrient cycling capabilities in soil environments.
  • Optimized biofilms with specific microbial consortia hold significant potential for improving soil fertility and agricultural productivity.