Cenococcum geophilum (C. geophilum) is a widely distributed ectomycorrhizal fungus that
plays a crucial role in forest ecosystems worldwide. However, the specific ecological factors …

Nitrogen (N) is of great significance to the absorption, distribution and detoxification of
cadmium (Cd). Ectomycorrhizal fungi (EMF) are able to affect the key processes of plant N …

Studies on the dynamics of non-structural carbohydrates (NSCs) play an important role in
understanding the mechanisms of plant responses to drought stress. The objective of this …

Environmental stresses severely impair plant growth, resulting in significant crop yield and
quality loss. Among various abiotic factors, salt and drought stresses are one of the major …

Stalk rot is one of the most destructive and widely distributed diseases in maize plants
worldwide. Research on the performance and resistance mechanisms of maize against stem …

To explore the contribution of microorganisms to forest ecosystem function, we studied the
ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungal and soil bacterial community of the five typical tree species …

Castanea sativa Miller, a high-valuable crop for Mediterranean countries, is facing frequent
and prolonged periods of heat and drought, severely affecting chestnut production. Aiming …

Background Drought constitutes a major abiotic stress factor adversely affecting plant growth
and productivity. Plant-microbe symbiotic associations have evolved regulatory mechanisms …

The majority of woody plants are able to form ectomycorrhizal (ECM) symbioses with fungi.
During symbiotic development, plants undergo a complex re-programming process …

The impact of drought stress on plant growth in arid regions is a critical concern,
necessitating the exploration of strategies to enhance plant drought resistance, particularly …