This article presents an update on known and unknown biological codes. While the genetic
code has been recognized as a code for decades, most other codes were hidden in the …

This article highlights the potential contribution of biological codes to the course and
dynamics of evolution. The concept of organic codes, developed by Marcello Barbieri, has …

Plants under changing conditions release different blends of root exudates, which can play
key role in modulating rhizospheric microbiome and soil nutrient cycling. Correlational …

Armillaria root diseases, caused by Armillaria spp., pose a significant threat to woody plants
worldwide and result in substantial economic losses. However, certain species in the genus …

Background Small peptides play a crucial role in plant growth and adaptation to the
environment. Exogenous small peptides are often applied together with surfactants as foliar …

The communication between plants and their microbiota is highly dynamic and involves a
complex network of signal molecules. Among them, the auxin indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) is a …

Background and aims Soil salinity negatively affects crop development. Halotolerant
nitrogen-fixing bacteria (HNFB) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are essential …

The genus Acrophialophora is a thermotolerant fungus, which is widely distributed in
temperate and tropical zones. This fungus is classified in Ascomycota and belongs to the …

Despite our emergent understanding of the contribution of beneficial microbes to the health
of humans and the crops we eat, microbiome engineering to improve plant health has had …

Soil is a vital component in the agroecosystem that can control the forming and
decomposition of carbohydrates through soil microbial activity. Carbohydrates are an …