The rhizosphere is of central importance not only for plant nutrition, health and quality but
also for microorganism-driven carbon sequestration, ecosystem functioning and nutrient …

This paper briefly reviews research on the causative agents of blackleg and soft rot diseases
of potato, namely Pectobacterium and Dickeya species, and the disease syndrome …

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

Endolysins are phage-encoded enzymes that break down bacterial peptidoglycan at the
terminal stage of the phage reproduction cycle. Their action is tightly regulated by holins, by …

Modern agriculture largely relies on the extensive application of agrochemicals, including
inorganic fertilizers and pesticides. Indiscriminate, long-term and over-application of …

Summarizing landmark research, Volume 2 of this essential series furnishes information on
the availability of germplasm resources that breeders can exploit for producing high-yielding …

Transgenic or genetically modified plants possess novel genes that impart beneficial
characteristics such as herbicide resistance. One of the least understood areas in the …

This review mainly discusses three related topics: the application of ecological theories to
soil, the measurement of microbial diversity by molecular techniques and the impact of …

The development and use of genetically modified plants (GMPs) has been a topic of
considerable public debate in recent years. GMPs hold great promise for improving …

Rhizosphere bacterial communities of two transgenic potato lines which produce T4
lysozyme for protection against bacterial infections were analyzed in comparison to …