In the context of a recent massive increase in research on plant root functions and their
impact on the environment, root ecologists currently face many important challenges to keep …

The root exudate composition reflects the contradictory-concomitantly attractive and
repulsive-behaviour of plants towards soil microorganisms. Plants produce antimicrobial …

Phenolic compounds arise from the shikimic and acetic acid (polyketide) metabolic
pathways in plants. They are but one category of the many secondary metabolites implicated …

The rhizosphere encompasses the millimeters of soil surrounding a plant root where
complex biological and ecological processes occur. This review describes recent advances …

Literature Cited to accompany Animal Communication, 2e Page 1 Principles of Animal
Communication, Second Edition Jack W. Bradbury and Sandra L. Vehrencamp Chapter 14 …

Summary 1 Root competition is defined as a reduction in the availability of a soil resource to
roots that is caused by other roots. Resource availability to competitors can be affected …

In the rhizosphere, exudates from plants and microorganisms as well as stable soil organic
matter influence processes that can control plant growth, microbial infections, and nutrient …

Known since ancient times, the phenomenon of allelopathy has recently received greater
attention from researchers and farmers worldwide. Crop failures and low yields caused by …

Though recent work has demonstrated that plants can recognize species, kin versus
strangers, and self/non-self roots, no mechanism for identity recognition in plants has yet …

Tropical deforestation is well known to have serious negative consequences for biodiversity,
terrestrial carbon sinks and the balance of atmospheric greenhouse gases. By contrast …