Ecology Letters (2010) 13: 394–407 Abstract Mycorrhizal fungi influence plant growth, local
biodiversity and ecosystem function. Effects of the symbiosis on plants span the continuum …

The objective of this study was to review the published research works on biological control
of fungal plant diseases during past 50 years. Fungal plant pathogens are among the most …

A great diversity of plants and fungi engage in mycorrhizal associations. In natural habitats,
and in an ecologically meaningful time span, these associations have evolved to improve …

Plant diseases need to be controlled to maintain the quality and abundance of food, feed,
and fiber produced by growers around the world. Different approaches may be used to …

Biofertilizer has been identified as an alternative to chemical fertilizer to increase soil fertility
and crop production in sustainable farming. The objective of this greenhouse study was to …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi form associations with most land plants and can control
carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycling between above-and belowground components of …

The loss of carbon from roots (rhizodeposition) and the consequent proliferation of
microorganisms in the surrounding soil, coupled with the physical presence of a root and …

The release of organic substances from roots is a key process influencing nutrient
availability in the rhizosphere. Rhizodeposition, including root exudation can influence plant …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and bacteria can interact synergistically to stimulate plant
growth through a range of mechanisms that include improved nutrient acquisition and …

Despite the major importance of soil biota in nutrient and energy fluxes, interactions in soil
food webs are poorly understood. Here we provide an overview of recent advances in …