Tomatoes are among the most consumed vegetables worldwide and represent a source of
health-beneficial substances. Our study represents the first investigating the peel-associated …

Vitis vinifera L. is an economically important crop that can be influenced by soil
microorganisms, including arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), that establish symbiotic …

The reduction of chemical inputs due to fertilizer and pesticide applications is a target
shared both by farmers and consumers in order to minimize the side effects for human and …

Contrasting life-history characteristics of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungal families may
have important implications for mycorrhizal functioning. Nevertheless, the effect of …

Viability of horticultural production requires high yields of high-value products, coupled with
optimization of inputs. Rational fertilizer and water use are vital for the economic and …

As soil and soilless culture systems are highly dynamic environments, the structure of
rhizosphere microbial communities is consistently adapting. There is a knowledge gap …

The global production quantity and the utilisation area harvested for the cultivation of
tomatoes have significantly increased in the last three decades. Europe still plays an …

Soil microbial communities are critical to plant health and productivity. Crop-associated
microbial diversity may exhibit spatial specificity across regions and soil compartments …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) have emerged as a promising and environmentally
friendly solution for sustainable agriculture, offering a reduction in dependence on chemical …

The concept of symbiosis can be described as a continuum of interactions between
organisms ranging from mutualism to parasitism that can also change over time. Arbuscular …