Mycorrhizal symbioses between plants and fungi are vital for the soil structure, nutrient
cycling, plant diversity, and ecosystem sustainability. More than 250 000 plant species are …

Background Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis has been referred to as the mother of all
plant root symbioses as it predated the evolution of plant roots. The AM research is a …

Low-carbon approaches to agriculture constitute a pivotal measure to address the challenge
of global climate change. In agroecosystems, rhizosphere exudates are significantly …

Background Plant microbiomes play crucial roles in nutrient cycling and plant growth, and
are shaped by a complex interplay between plants, microbes, and the environment. The role …

Agriculture is a major source of nutrient pollution, posing a threat to the earth system
functioning. Factors determining the nutrient use efficiency of plant–soil systems need to be …

Agriculture is a major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and one of the sectors
most vulnerable to climate change. Mulching, the application of an organic layer to an …

Soil multifunctionality represents a range of soil processes driven by the interactions
between soil abiotic and biotic components. As a group of ubiquitous fungi that form …

Boosting acetate production from waste activated sludge (WAS) fermentation is often
hindered by the inefficient solubilization in the hydrolysis step and the high hydrogen …

Drylands refer to water scarcity and low nutrient levels, and their plant and biocrust
distribution is highly diverse, making the microbial processes that shape dryland …

Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a potent greenhouse gas, and agricultural soils represent a major
anthropogenic source. Crop residues provide nutrients for plants but also act as hotspots of …