CBRNE Defense Studies
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): CBRNE Defense Studies, Vol. 1 No. 1, June 2026

Microbial biofertilizer-induced fatty acid and squalene modulation for enhancing plant resilience under CBRNE-related abiotic stress

Aditya (Department of Biology, Indonesia Defense University, Indonesia Peace and Security Center (IPSC) Sentul, Bogor 16810, Indonesia)
Mentari Putri Pratami (Research Center for Biosystematics and Evolution, National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN), KST. Soekarno, Jalan Raya Jakarta-Bogor Km. 46, Cibinong 16911, West Java, Indonesia.)
Minandre Wiratama (Department of Chemistry, Indonesia Defense University, Indonesia Peace and Security Center (IPSC) Sentul, Bogor 16810, Indonesia)
Nurhadiyanta (Department of Biology, Indonesia Defense University, Indonesia Peace and Security Center (IPSC) Sentul, Bogor 16810, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jun 2026

Abstract

Abiotic stress is one of the main factors that cause a decline in plant growth and productivity. The use of microorganism-based biofertilizers can be an environmentally friendly alternative to enhance plant resistance to extreme environmental conditions. This study aims to analyze the role of microorganisms in biofertilizers on the profile of fatty acids and squalene related to plant abiotic stress resistance. Metabolite analysis was carried out using a metabolomic approach and metabolic pathway mapping through the KEGG database. Identification results showed the presence of important compounds such as palmitic acid, oleic acid, stearic acid, phytol, squalene, alpha-tocopherol, stigmasterol, and sitosterol. These compounds play a role in cell membrane stability, antioxidant activity, and protection against oxidative stress. Pathway analysis shows the involvement of the Glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchor biosynthesis pathway, which is related to membrane metabolism and the cellular response to environmental stress. The research results indicate that microorganisms in biofertilizers have the potential to enhance plant adaptation to abiotic stress through the regulation of lipid metabolism and the production of bioactive compounds. Thus, microorganism-based biofertilizers can be developed as an environmentally friendly alternative to support sustainable agriculture.

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cds

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CBRNE Defense Studies (CDS) is a multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the scientific, technical, and strategic aspects of defending against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives threats. Our mission is to provide an integrated platform for disseminating research ...