ROLE OF PARVULIN-TYPE PPIASES IN SOIL FERTILITY
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https://doi.org/10.69980/gafs.v12i1.2475Keywords:
Ecosystem sustainability, soil fertility, soil microbiota, Peptidyl-prolyl cis/trans, cell wall biogenesis, soil healthAbstract
Ecosystem sustainability and soil fertility are the important components for the modern agricultural applications. These depend largely on the functional stability of soil microbiota, which drive specific processes such as organic matter decomposition, nutrient transformation and most importantly plant-microbe interactions. Extensive studies have been done on the microbial diversity, but there are limited reports on the molecular determinants regulating microbial adaptability and efficiency in soil environments. Peptidyl-prolyl cis/trans isomerases (PPIases) are conserved enzymes that catalyze protein conformation which is essential for protein folding and functions. This study discusses the current knowledge on the occurrence and functional role of parvulin-type PPIases in soil microorganisms and plants. These enzymes are involved in diverse cellular processes, including cell wall biogenesis, cell cycle progression, stress tolerance etc. Such functions enhance microbial survival and activity, thereby can indirectly influence soil fertility and ecosystem processes. Therefore, integration of these molecular insights highlights parvulins as potential indirect modulators of soil health. Further understanding of their roles may provide new perspectives for enhancing microbial performance and developing sustainable strategies for soil fertility management.
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