Recent studies have cast new light on the intricate interplay between microbial biodiversity
and plant functional traits, underscoring their pivotal roles in counteracting the adverse …

Background Biological control (biocontrol) organisms are the key component of the
sustainable agriculture. Although the majority of the research on biocontrol organisms …

Straw return with nitrogen (N) fertilizer can generally regulate soil N cycling by affecting the
microbial community, thereby influencing crop productivity. Bacteria and fungi play a key …

Bacterial communities in the soil ecosystem including paddy fields are strongly controlled by
the top-down force of predatory protists. However, the current knowledge on top-down …

To investigate microbial communities and their contributions to carbon and nutrient cycling
along water gradients can enhance our comprehension of climate change impacts on …

Bioindication, evaluating biological responses to environmental disturbances, is crucial for
assessing the ecological status of an ecosystem. While historical bioindication relied on …

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) have been widely used for the promotion of
plant performance. Predatory protists can influence the taxonomic and functional …

Biology and Fertility of Soils observed. Endo-and ecto-rhizosphere of rice is a hot spot of
plant-microbe interactions with various activities of microorganisms including beneficial …

Nitrogen fertilizers' effects on protists in three paddy field soils were analyzed. Different
nitrogen fertilizers had distinctive effects on the protist communities. The effect of nitrogen …

To overcome the global problem of food shortage while supporting sustainable life on Earth,
we must appreciate the critical importance of soil microorganisms—the key drivers of …