Agricultural production is under threat due to climate change in food insecure regions,
especially in Asian countries. Various climate-driven extremes, ie, drought, heat waves …

Substantial efforts to characterize the structural and functional diversity of soil, plant and
insect-associated microbial communities have illuminated the complex interacting domains …

Soil is considered as a vital natural resource equivalent to air and water which supports
growth of the plants and provides habitats to microorganisms. Changes in soil properties …

Plant-associated microbiomes can boost plant growth or control pathogens. Altering the
microbiome by inoculation with a consortium of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria …

Plant microbiome (or phytomicrobiome) engineering (PME) is an anticipated untapped
alternative strategy that could be exploited for plant growth, health and productivity under …

Rhizospheric organisms have a unique manner of existence since many factors can
influence the shape of the microbiome. As we all know, harnessing the interaction between …

Plants in nature are constantly exposed to a variety of abiotic and biotic stresses which limits
their growth and production. Enhancing crop yield and production to feed exponentially …

Highlights•The cry-for-help model states that stressed plants assemble protective
rhizobiomes.•Plants attacked by pathogens or herbivores change their root exudation …

Abstract 'Soil health'has become a dominant, pervasive phrase in soil and environmental
sciences. But despite its ubiquity, the concept remains elusively ambiguous, largely because …

Arid and semi-arid soils are characterized by nutrient deficiency and water scarcity,
declining soil quality and climate regimes that are unfavorable for crop production. These …