Microbial control agents serve as alternatives to synthetic pesticides for the management of
insect pests and plant pathogens. Naturally occurring microorganisms such as bacteria …

The breaking silence between the plant roots and microorganisms in the rhizosphere affects
plant growth and physiology by impacting biochemical, molecular, nutritional, and edaphic …

Despite significant advances in crop protection, plant diseases cause a 20% yield loss in
food and cash crops worldwide. Therefore, interactions between plants and pathogens have …

The rhizosphere is a hot spot of microbial interactions as exudates released by plant roots
are a main food source for microorganisms and a driving force of their population density …

▪ Abstract An increasing interest has emerged with respect to the importance of microbial
diversity in soil habitats. The extent of the diversity of microorganisms in soil is seen to be …

Rising atmospheric CO2 levels are predicted to have major consequences on carbon
cycling and the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems. Increased photosynthetic activity is …

We studied the microbial communities in maize (Zea mays) rhizosphere to determine the
extent to which their structure, biomass, activity and growth were influenced by plant …

Microbial community in the rhizosphere produces a variety of hydrolytic enzymes that are
responsible for the degradation of various components of fungal pathogens. The …

Human societies rely on the vast diversity of benefits provided by nature, such as food,
fibres, construction materials, clean water, clean air and climate regulation. All the elements …

Soil organic matter is considered as a major component of soil quality because it contributes
directly or indirectly to many physical, chemical and biological properties. Thus, soil …