An overview of antibiotic resistance and abiotic stresses affecting antimicrobial resistance in agricultural soils

Excessive use of antibiotics in the healthcare sector and livestock farming has amplified antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a major environmental threat in recent years. Abiotic stresses, including soil salinity and water pollutants, can affect AMR in soils, which in turn reduces the yield and quali...

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Main Authors: Rad, Abdullah Kaviani, Astaykina, Angelika, Streletskii, Rostislav, Afsharyzad, Yeganeh, Etesami, Hassan, Zarei, Mehdi, Balasundram, Siva K.
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Published: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2022
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/100271/
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author Rad, Abdullah Kaviani
Astaykina, Angelika
Streletskii, Rostislav
Afsharyzad, Yeganeh
Etesami, Hassan
Zarei, Mehdi
Balasundram, Siva K.
author_facet Rad, Abdullah Kaviani
Astaykina, Angelika
Streletskii, Rostislav
Afsharyzad, Yeganeh
Etesami, Hassan
Zarei, Mehdi
Balasundram, Siva K.
author_sort Rad, Abdullah Kaviani
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description Excessive use of antibiotics in the healthcare sector and livestock farming has amplified antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a major environmental threat in recent years. Abiotic stresses, including soil salinity and water pollutants, can affect AMR in soils, which in turn reduces the yield and quality of agricultural products. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of antibiotic resistance and abiotic stresses on antimicrobial resistance in agricultural soils. A systematic review of the peer-reviewed published literature showed that soil contaminants derived from organic and chemical fertilizers, heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and untreated sewage sludge can significantly develop AMR through increasing the abundance of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARBs) in agricultural soils. Among effective technologies developed to minimize AMR’s negative effects, salinity and heat were found to be more influential in lowering ARGs and subsequently AMR. Several strategies to mitigate AMR in agricultural soils and future directions for research on AMR have been discussed, including integrated control of antibiotic usage and primary sources of ARGs. Knowledge of the factors affecting AMR has the potential to develop effective policies and technologies to minimize its adverse impacts.
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spelling upm-1002712024-02-14T02:34:28Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/100271/ An overview of antibiotic resistance and abiotic stresses affecting antimicrobial resistance in agricultural soils Rad, Abdullah Kaviani Astaykina, Angelika Streletskii, Rostislav Afsharyzad, Yeganeh Etesami, Hassan Zarei, Mehdi Balasundram, Siva K. Excessive use of antibiotics in the healthcare sector and livestock farming has amplified antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a major environmental threat in recent years. Abiotic stresses, including soil salinity and water pollutants, can affect AMR in soils, which in turn reduces the yield and quality of agricultural products. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of antibiotic resistance and abiotic stresses on antimicrobial resistance in agricultural soils. A systematic review of the peer-reviewed published literature showed that soil contaminants derived from organic and chemical fertilizers, heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and untreated sewage sludge can significantly develop AMR through increasing the abundance of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARBs) in agricultural soils. Among effective technologies developed to minimize AMR’s negative effects, salinity and heat were found to be more influential in lowering ARGs and subsequently AMR. Several strategies to mitigate AMR in agricultural soils and future directions for research on AMR have been discussed, including integrated control of antibiotic usage and primary sources of ARGs. Knowledge of the factors affecting AMR has the potential to develop effective policies and technologies to minimize its adverse impacts. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2022-04 Article PeerReviewed Rad, Abdullah Kaviani and Astaykina, Angelika and Streletskii, Rostislav and Afsharyzad, Yeganeh and Etesami, Hassan and Zarei, Mehdi and Balasundram, Siva K. (2022) An overview of antibiotic resistance and abiotic stresses affecting antimicrobial resistance in agricultural soils. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (8). art. no. 4666. pp. 1-27. ISSN 1660-4601 https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/8/4666 10.3390/ijerph19084666
spellingShingle Rad, Abdullah Kaviani
Astaykina, Angelika
Streletskii, Rostislav
Afsharyzad, Yeganeh
Etesami, Hassan
Zarei, Mehdi
Balasundram, Siva K.
An overview of antibiotic resistance and abiotic stresses affecting antimicrobial resistance in agricultural soils
title An overview of antibiotic resistance and abiotic stresses affecting antimicrobial resistance in agricultural soils
title_full An overview of antibiotic resistance and abiotic stresses affecting antimicrobial resistance in agricultural soils
title_fullStr An overview of antibiotic resistance and abiotic stresses affecting antimicrobial resistance in agricultural soils
title_full_unstemmed An overview of antibiotic resistance and abiotic stresses affecting antimicrobial resistance in agricultural soils
title_short An overview of antibiotic resistance and abiotic stresses affecting antimicrobial resistance in agricultural soils
title_sort overview of antibiotic resistance and abiotic stresses affecting antimicrobial resistance in agricultural soils
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/100271/