# Earthworm modifies microbial community and functional genes for lignocellulosic waste valorization: Isolating plant-growth-promoting bacteria via next generation sequencing

*PRI Rank #17 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Biofuel production and bioconversion Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #17 |
| 18m citations | 50 |
| Journal | International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.ibiod.2024.105854 |
| Corresponding authors | Ki‐Hyun Kim, Satya Sundar Bhattacharya |
| Institution | Tezpur University, India |

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**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.ibiod.2024.105854](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibiod.2024.105854)

## Topics

earthworm · microbial community modification · functional genes · Waste valorization · plant-growth-promoting bacteria · next generation sequencing · vermicomposting · Lignocellulosic biomass degradation · bacterial isolation · metagenomics · PGPB screening · Waste valorization · earthworm gut microbiome · lignocellulolytic enzymes · microbial community analysis

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