Recent studies have brought forward the critical role of emergent properties in shaping
microbial communities and the ecosystems of which they are a part. Emergent properties …

Despite numerous surveys of gene and species content in heterotrophic microbial
communities, such as those found in animal guts, oceans, or soils, it is still unclear whether …

Plant response to drought stress involves fungi and bacteria that live on and in plants and in
the rhizosphere, yet the stability of these myco-and micro-biomes remains poorly …

Soil fungi are fundamental to plant productivity, yet their influence on the temporal stability of
global terrestrial ecosystems, and their capacity to buffer plant productivity against extreme …

Nutrient scarcity is pervasive for natural microbial communities, affecting species
reproduction and co-existence. However, it remains unclear whether there are general rules …

From tropical forests to gut microbiomes, ecological communities host notably high numbers
of coexisting species. Beyond high biodiversity, communities exhibit a range of complex …

Applying organic and inorganic fertilizers together could sustainably increase crop yields.
The effects of long-term organic fertilizer substitution on soil microbial community structure …

A key challenge in microbiome research is to predict the functionality of microbial
communities based on community membership and (meta)-genomic data. As central …

Root exudates, as plant-derived metabolites, play a pivotal role in shaping the assembly of
rhizosphere microorganisms by acting as nutrients and signals. However, the spatial …

The extensive use of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) has led to their widespread distribution
across various environments. As PAEs pose significant threats to human health, it is urgent …