Microbial interactions in soil are hidden, as they occur stealthily in a 'dark box'. This greatly
limits our understanding of microbial functions. Here, soil microorganisms were classified …

Free‐air CO2 enrichment (FACE) allows open‐air elevation of [CO2] without altering the
microclimate. Its scale uniquely supports simultaneous study from physiology and yield to …

Background The relationship between biodiversity and soil microbiome stability remains
poorly understood. Here, we investigated the impacts of bacterial phylogenetic diversity on …

New eco-friendly approaches are required to improve plant biomass production. Beneficial
plant growth-promoting (PGP) bacteria may be exploited as excellent and efficient …

Bacillus spp. produce a variety of compounds involved in the biocontrol of plant pathogens
and promotion of plant growth, which makes them potential candidates for most agricultural …

Food system innovations will be instrumental to achieving multiple Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs). However, major innovation breakthroughs can trigger profound …

Climate change is a defining challenge of the 21st century, and this decade is a critical time
for action to mitigate the worst effects on human populations and ecosystems. Plant science …

For all living organisms, nitrogen is an essential element, while being the most limiting in
ecosystems and for crop production. Despite the significant contribution of synthetic …

The demand for nitrogen (N) for crop production increased rapidly from the middle of the
twentieth century and is predicted to at least double by 2050 to satisfy the on-going …

Nutrient‐efficient crops are a solution to the two grand challenges of modern agriculture:
improving food security while reducing environmental impacts. The primary challenges are …