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Genetic Engineering, Biofertilisation, Soil Quality and Organic Farming pp 243–275Cite as

Cyanobacterial Reclamation of Salt-Affected Soil

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Abstract

Salinity has been an important historical factor which has influenced the life span of agricultural systems. Around 10% of the total cropped land surface is covered with different types of salt-affected soils and the Asian continent accounts for the largest area affected by the salinity of various intensities. Cyanobacteria are capable of not only surviving, but thriving in conditions which are considered to be inhabitable, tolerating desiccation, high temperature, extreme pH and high salinity, illustrating their capacity to acclimatise to extreme environments. Until recently, the responses of cyanobacteria to salinity stresses were poorly documented as compared to heterotrophic bacteria and phototrophic eukaryotic algae. Cyanobacteria can be used to reclaim alkaline soils and fertility can be improved for subsequent cultivation of cereal crops, sugarcane and horticultural crops. Therefore we present here a review on cyanobacterial reclamation of salt-affected soil. Substantial progress has been made towards better understanding of the physiological mechanisms responsible for salinity tolerance and osmotic adjustment in cyanobacteria. Many researchers throughout the world have worked on probable mechanisms of salt tolerance studies in cyanobacteria. These organisms evolved about 3,000 million years ago and are considered to be the primary colonisers of the inhospitable ecosystems. The physiological aspects for the adaptation of cyanobacteria to high salinities include (a) synthesis and accumulation of osmoprotective compounds, (b) maintenance of low internal concentrations of inorganic ions and (c) expression of a set of salt-stress proteins. Exposure of cyanobacterial cells to different abiotic stresses resulted in rapid expression of several stress-regulated proteins and modifications in protein synthesis programme. The synthesis of organic solutes like disaccharides (sucrose, trehalose and glucosyl glycerol), quaternary amines (glycine betaine) and free amino acids (glutamine) are well-documented. The protection against alkaline environment is provided by the synthesis of specific fatty acids, sucrose- and osmotic-stress-induced proteins. In cyanobacteria, accumulation of internal osmoticum in the form of inorganic ions and prevention of intracellular Na+ accumulation by the curtailment of Na influx and by efficient active efflux mechanisms or metabolic adjustments have been investigated in depth. The Na+ extrusion in cyanobacteria is driven by a Na+/H+ antiporter, which is energised by enhanced activity of cytochrome oxidase. The inhibition of sodium ion influx appears to be a major mechanism for the survival of cyanobacteria against salt stress and synthesis of salt-stress proteins have been found in cyanobacteria. These organisms have been recognised as an important agent in the stabilisation of soil surfaces primarily through the production of extracellular polysaccharides which are prominent agents in the process of aggregate formation and increase in soil fertility. Cyanobacterial application results in the enrichment of soil with fixed nitrogen, soil structure improvement and declining trend of pH, electrical conductivity (EC) and Na+. The extracellular polysaccharides excreted by cyanobacteria have been reported to be responsible for binding of soil particles, thus, leading to the formation of a tough and entangled superficial structure that improves the stability of soil surface and protects it from erosion. The potential impact of these organisms on agriculture through their use as soil conditioners, plant growth regulators and soil health ameliorators has been well-recognised. Besides bringing about an improvement in the yield of rice, cyanobacteria produce direct and indirect beneficial changes in the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil and soil–water interface in the rice fields, which are of agronomic importance. Certain cyanobacteria have been found not only to grow in saline ecosystems but also improve the physico-chemical properties of the soil by enriching them with carbon, nitrogen and available phosphorus. Flushing of field may not be effective for the reclamation of saline soils and the addition of cyanobacterium inoculum along with the addition of gypsum is required before irrigation to ameliorate saline soils. Nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria can be used as biological input to improve soil texture, conserve moisture, scavenge the toxic sodium cation from the soil complex and improve the properties of soils. Virtually negligible information exists on the genetics of cyanobacterial halotolerance. The presence of combined nitrogen which effectively curtails sodium accumulation and supports extra nitrogen demand for osmoregulation during slat stress confers considerable salt tolerance on cyanobacteria.

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