Microbial Metallophores in the Productivity of Agroecosystems
Microbial metallophores are low-molecular-weight chelating agents produced by microorganisms to acquire essential metal ions. Their biosynthesis, transport, and regulation involve complex processes, specialized enzymatic machinery, and intricate regulatory networks. This review examines the multifaceted roles of metallophores in microbial ecology and their potential applications in sustainable agriculture, emphasizing their key role in trace metal acquisition, nutrient cycling, and plant–microbe interactions. Furthermore, it explores the potential applications of metallophores in agriculture, bioremediation, and biotechnology, connecting their potential to the development of novel strategies for sustainable agriculture.
Authors
- Marco Aurelio Aragón-Magadán (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8633-3337)
- Ismael Fernando Chávez-Díaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2182-8646)
- Lily Xochitl Zelaya-Molina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3474-3289)
- Sergio de los Santos‐Villalobos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2234-7147)
- Cristo Omar Puente-Valenzuela (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7195-6275)
- José Alberto Urrieta-Velázquez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9293-0739)
- Juan Ramos-Garza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2786-4362)
- Mario Blanco-Camarillo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5282-1391)
Institutions
- Sonora Institute of Technology (MX)
- Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales Agrícolas y Pecuarias (MX)
- Colegio de Postgraduados (MX)
- Universidad del Valle de México (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Microbiology Research
- Published
- 2025-03-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/microbiolres16030067
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 10.50