{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Microalgae growth-promoting bacteria for cultivation strategies: Recent updates and progress.
{Author}: Pathom-Aree W;Sattayawat P;Inwongwan S;Cheirsilp B;Liewtrakula N;Maneechote W;Rangseekaew P;Ahmad F;Mehmood MA;Gao F;Srinuanpan S;
{Journal}: Microbiol Res
{Volume}: 286
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 Jun 22
{Factor}: 5.07
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.micres.2024.127813
{Abstract}: Microalgae growth-promoting bacteria (MGPB), both actinobacteria and non-actinobacteria, have received considerable attention recently because of their potential to develop microalgae-bacteria co-culture strategies for improved efficiency and sustainability of the water-energy-environment nexus. Owing to their diverse metabolic pathways and ability to adapt to diverse conditions, microalgal-MGPB co-cultures could be promising biological systems under uncertain environmental and nutrient conditions. This review proposes the recent updates and progress on MGPB for microalgae cultivation through co-culture strategies. Firstly, potential MGPB strains for microalgae cultivation are introduced. Following, microalgal-MGPB interaction mechanisms and applications of their co-cultures for biomass production and wastewater treatment are reviewed. Moreover, state-of-the-art studies on synthetic biology and metabolic network analysis, along with the challenges and prospects of opting these approaches for microalgal-MGPB co-cultures are presented. It is anticipated that these strategies may significantly improve the sustainability of microalgal-MGPB co-cultures for wastewater treatment, biomass valorization, and bioproducts synthesis in a circular bioeconomy paradigm.