Humic substances and beneficial microorganisms are key biostimulants for sustainable agriculture and global food security in the face of climate change. Marine bacteria are emerging as a promising source of plant-beneficial microbes, tapping into a microbial diversity as immense as the oceans themselves. However, their potential, limitations, and mechanisms of action––especially in combination with other biostimulants––remain largely unexplored. In this study, we isolated the Streptomyces sp. LAP3 strain from the giant limpet Scutellastra mexicana. We evaluated the efficacy of the marine bacterium, applied alone or in combination with the humic product Leonardite hydrolate (L), in enhancing tomato performance under field conditions. Treatments included: (1) marine Streptomyces (MS), (2) Leonardite hydrolate (L), (3) both biostimulants (MS + L), and (4) a control (CTRL). We assessed growth, photosynthetic performance, antioxidant responses, and fruit yield and quality. Both biostimulants individually improved plant performance, but their combination had a significant synergistic effect, markedly boosting tomato productivity, thermotolerance, and resilience during a heatwave. Enhanced photosynthetic efficiency and antioxidant enzyme activity were associated with improved agronomic traits. These results highlight the potential of combining Streptomyces sp. LAP3 and Leonardite hydrolate as an eco-friendly strategy to increase crop productivity, strengthen stress resilience, promote sustainable agriculture, and reduce reliance on agrochemicals.
El primer Encuentro Transdisciplinar de Estudios del Agua en México a cargo de ITRANS de la universidad de Guadalajara, fue un espacio de convergencia entre aquellos que buscaban soluciones ante los desafíos hídricos actuales donde promovieron el diálogo transdisciplinar y transformaron la investigación en acción. Los resultados, reflexiones y propuestas se reúnen en este libro con una reflexión crítica y creativa que se mueve entre el análisis académico y el compromiso ético con el entorno estructurado en tres secciones temáticas: Tecnología e innovación hídrica, Gobernanza y derechos humanos del agua, y los Recursos hídricos y calidad de agua.
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Lake Chapala is the main freshwater reservoir in Mexico and faces notable environmental pressure associated with urban, industrial, and agricultural activities, with documented evidence of heavy metal contamination. Thus, the artisanal fishers from Lake Chapala occupy a strategic position for understanding the socio-environmental dynamics of this lacustrine system. The objective of this study was to analyze their perceptions of pollution in Lake Chapala and the health risks associated with heavy metal contamination, with particular emphasis on the consumption of charal (Chirostoma spp.). Based on the results, 70% of fishers agreed that Lake Chapala is polluted, and 50% identified solid waste as the main source of contamination. Regarding water quality, 41% considered that it had not changed in recent years, while 37% perceived that it had deteriorated. With respect to heavy metals, 50% reported being aware of their presence in the lake; however, slightly more than 50% expressed concern about the possibility that charal could be contaminated. Fishers acknowledged the environmental pressure faced by Lake Chapala but prioritized risks based on visibility and their everyday experiences. Incorporating the perceptions of key stakeholders is essential for addressing socio-environmental problems, strengthening environmental communication and public health strategies, and effectively managing this lacustrine system.
This study presents a comprehensive dataset of hydrological information gathered from five key eastern basins in Jalisco, Mexico. The dataset encompasses approximately 50 limnological variables and phytoplankton counts specifically for one of these basins. Water‐quality data were collected by the State Water Commission of Jalisco, adhering to the methods outlined in the Official Mexican Norm ‘NOM‐127’. Monthly samplings were conducted to assess environmental variables such as pH, temperature, oxygen, nutrients and heavy metals. Monitoring has been ongoing for three basins since 2009, while the remaining two basins have been monitored since 2015 and 2020. Phytoplankton data were obtained from monthly samples taken by the University of Guadalajara between 2014 and 2019 in Lake Cajititlán. The original data were cleaned and organized using tidy data principles, with codes accessible on GitHub. To facilitate data exploration and visualization, we developed a user‐friendly web application with the Shiny package in R. This application enables users to explore the dataset through summary statistics tables, time series plots and phytoplankton community analysis. The dataset is accessible on Zenodo. The presented data hold significance for environmental and water‐quality assessment and applications in machine learning, neural network models, community ecology and broader environmental research. Notably, the raw data, publicly accessible from the State Water Commission of Jalisco, have been previously utilized for these purposes. This dataset offers value due to its diverse limnological and phytoplankton variables, an extended time frame of availability, a curated and streamlined accessibility process and the inclusion of a web application for intuitive exploration and visualization.