Microorganisms are informative biological integrators of past and present environmental
abiotic and biotic conditions. At the same time, they are directly involved in ecosystem …

Polyphenolic compounds have shown promising neuroprotective properties, making them a
valuable resource for identifying prospective drug candidates to treat several neurological …

Soil health encompasses a range of biological, chemical, and physical soil properties that
sustain the commercial and ecological value of agroecosystems. Monitoring soil health …

While plant root exudates can greatly and rapidly influence soil organic carbon (C)
decomposition via the priming effect, the general pattern of these priming effects remains …

Plant-microbe interactions are critical for ecosystem functioning and drive rhizosphere
processes. Root exudates are an important soil carbon (C) input, as well as a mechanism for …

Calcium (Ca) can contribute to soil organic carbon (SOC) persistence by mediating physico-
chemical interactions between organic compounds and minerals. Yet, Ca is also crucial for …

Increasing investigations explore the effects of plastic pollutants on bacterial communities,
diversity, and functioning in various ecosystems. However, the impact of microplastics (MPs) …

Specific metabolites and secondary metabolites produced by plants and soil microbes play
key roles in regulating organismal behaviour. At present, the variations in soil microbial …

When plants are subjected to various biotic and abiotic stresses, the root system responds
actively by secreting different types and amounts of bioactive compounds, while affects the …

Wide usage of plastic coupled with mismanagement has created a humongous
environmental hazard threatening entire ecosystems. To date, the potential effects of plastic …