Root exudates control critical processes in the rhizosphere, retaining water, selecting for
beneficial microorganisms or solubilising nutrients prior to uptake by the plant. Analysing …

In this opinion paper we review recent methodological developments underpinning the
study of roots, the rhizosphere and interactions affecting soil functions, and explore new …

Genetically engineered plants hold enormous promise for tackling global food security and
agricultural sustainability challenges. However, construction of plant-based genetic circuitry …

Plants benefit from their close association with soil microbes which assist in their response
to abiotic and biotic stressors. Yet much of what we know about plant stress responses is …

The rhizosphere hosts complex and abundant microbiomes whose structure and
composition are now well described by metagenomic studies. However, the dynamic …

Soil bacteria are prolific producers of a myriad of biologically active secondary metabolites.
These natural products play key roles in modern society, finding use as anti-cancer agents …

Movement is critical for bacterial species inhabiting soils because nutrient availability is
limited and heterogeneously distributed both in space and time. Recent live microscopy …

Rostoucí povědomí o důležitosti kořenů rostlin přispělo k neustálému vývoji pěstitelských
metod, které umožňují efektivnější výzkum kořenů. Vzhledem ke své přisedlé povaze se …

Modern agriculture is enabled by the heavy usage of irrigation, herbicides, pesticides and
fertilisers. Such practises are not sustainable due to their ecological impact, and it is …