The root microbiome refers to the community of microbes living in association with a plant's
roots, and includes mutualists, pathogens, and commensals. Here we focus on recent …

Background Suboptimal water and nutrient availability are primary constraints in global
agriculture. Root anatomy plays key roles in soil resource acquisition. In this article we …

Nutrient scarcity is pervasive for natural microbial communities, affecting species
reproduction and co-existence. However, it remains unclear whether there are general rules …

Climate change is a defining challenge of the 21st century, and this decade is a critical time
for action to mitigate the worst effects on human populations and ecosystems. Plant science …

Recent studies have demonstrated that drought leads to dramatic, highly conserved shifts in
the root microbiome. At present, the molecular mechanisms underlying these responses …

Functionally similar to the tight junctions present in animal guts, plant roots have evolved a
lignified Casparian strip as an extracellular diffusion barrier in the endodermis to seal the …

Abscisic acid (ABA) regulates various aspects of plant physiology, including promoting seed
dormancy and adaptive responses to abiotic and biotic stresses. In addition, ABA plays an …

The degradable plastic poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)(PBAT) is considered a
potential replacement for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) as the main component of mulch …

Plant-associated microbiota can extend plant immune system function, improve nutrient
acquisition and availability, and alleviate abiotic stresses. Thus, naturally beneficial …

A promising, sustainable way to enhance plant health and productivity is by leveraging
beneficial microbes. Beneficial microbes are natural soil residents with proven benefits for …