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| Title |
Microbial Extracellular Polymeric Substances: Ecological Function and Impact on Soil Aggregation
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Frontiers in Microbiology, July 2018
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| DOI | 10.3389/fmicb.2018.01636 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Ohana Y. A. Costa, Jos M. Raaijmakers, Eiko E. Kuramae |
| Abstract |
A wide range of microorganisms produce extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), highly hydrated polymers that are mainly composed of polysaccharides, proteins, and DNA. EPS are fundamental for microbial life and provide an ideal environment for chemical reactions, nutrient entrapment, and protection against environmental stresses such as salinity and drought. Microbial EPS can enhance the aggregation of soil particles and benefit plants by maintaining the moisture of the environment and trapping nutrients. In addition, EPS have unique characteristics, such as biocompatibility, gelling, and thickening capabilities, with industrial applications. However, despite decades of research on the industrial potential of EPS, only a few polymers are widely used in different areas, especially in agriculture. This review provides an overview of current knowledge on the ecological functions of microbial EPSs and their application in agricultural soils to improve soil particle aggregation, an important factor for soil structure, health, and fertility. |
X Demographics
The data shown below were collected from the profiles of 29 X users who shared this research output. Click here to find out more about how the information was compiled.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 11 | 38% |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 10% |
| Germany | 2 | 7% |
| Guatemala | 1 | 3% |
| Italy | 1 | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 3% |
| Grenada | 1 | 3% |
| Unknown | 9 | 31% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 21 | 72% |
| Scientists | 6 | 21% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 2 | 7% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 1,022 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 1022 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 167 | 16% |
| Student > Master | 121 | 12% |
| Researcher | 111 | 11% |
| Student > Bachelor | 93 | 9% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 59 | 6% |
| Other | 110 | 11% |
| Unknown | 361 | 35% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 203 | 20% |
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 100 | 10% |
| Environmental Science | 84 | 8% |
| Engineering | 58 | 6% |
| Immunology and Microbiology | 34 | 3% |
| Other | 133 | 13% |
| Unknown | 410 | 40% |
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 42. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 26 March 2024.
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