Plant roots associate with diverse microbes (including bacteria, fungi, archaea, protists, and
viruses) collectively called the root-associated microbiome. Among them, mycorrhizal fungi …

Fungi interact with plants in various ways, with each interaction giving rise to different
alterations in both partners. While fungal pathogens have detrimental effects on plant …

Bacteria and fungi can form a range of physical associations that depend on various modes
of molecular communication for their development and functioning. These bacterial-fungal …

Here we discuss the advantages of the majority of this versatile and diverse group of
microorganisms for plant health and growth as demonstrated by their contribution to disease …

Biological control and plant growth promotion by plant beneficial microbes has been viewed
as an alternative to the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Bacteria and fungi that are …

The rhizodeposition of plants dramatically influence the surrounding soil and its microflora.
Root exudates have pronounced selective and promoting effects on specific microbial …

Streptomyces bacteria are ubiquitous in soil, conferring the characteristic earthy smell, and
they have an important ecological role in the turnover of organic material. More recently, a …

In natural conditions, mycorrhizal fungi are surrounded by complex microbial communities,
which modulate the mycorrhizal symbiosis. Here, the focus is on the so‐called 'mycorrhiza …

The investigation of fungal–bacterial interactions is an emerging field of research applying
tools of modern microbial ecology. Studies have previously focused on the …

The ecological role of soil streptomycetes within the plant root environment is currently
gaining increased attention. This review describes our recent advances in elucidating the …