Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) enhance plant growth, as well as protect plants
from several biotic and abiotic stresses through a variety of mechanisms. Therefore, the …

The smart combination of agriculture and other sciences can greatly reduce the limits of
fertilizer use. Chitosan is a linear amino polysaccharide with a rigid structure which has …

In the rhizosphere, the activities within all processes and functions are primarily influenced
by plant roots, microorganisms present in the rhizosphere, and the interactions between …

Biochar can be used for multifunctional applications including the improvement of soil health
and carbon storage, remediation of contaminated soil and water resources, mitigation of …

The imbalance of microbial composition and diversity in favor of pathogenic microorganisms
combined with a loss of beneficial gut microbiota taxa results from factors such as age, diet …

The gut epithelia of virtually all animals harbor complex microbial communities that play an
important role in maintaining immune and cellular homeostasis. Gut microbiota have …

The plant microbiota fulfils various crucial functions related to host health, fitness, and
productivity. Over the past years, the number of plant microbiome studies continued to …

Intensive agriculture has increased global food production, but also impaired ecosystem
services and soil biodiversity. Organic fertilization, essential to organic and integrated …

The rhizosphere effect occurring at the root-soil interface has increasingly been shown to
play a key role in plant fitness and soil functionality, influencing plants resilience. Here, for …

The interaction of silicon and soil microorganisms stimulates crop enhancement to ensure
sustainable agriculture. Silicon may potentially increase nutrient availability in rhizosphere …