Abstract Background Hessian fly (Mayetiola destructor), a member of the gall midge family,
is one of the most destructive pests of wheat (Triticum aestivum) worldwide. Probing of …

Plants are associated with a wide range of microorganisms throughout their life cycle, and
some interactions result on plant benefits. Trichoderma species are plant beneficial fungi …

Background The arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis is characterized by the presence of
different symbiotic structures and stages within a root system. Therefore tools allowing the …

Economic, political and environmental factors have prioritized the need for research on
phosphate (Pi) acquisition efficiency (PAE), Pi use efficiency (PUE) and Pi fertilizer uptake …