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

Soil nutrient acquisition and exchanges through symbiotic plant–fungus interactions in the
rhizosphere are key features for the current agricultural and environmental challenges …

Phytoremediation is a promising technology to clean-up contaminated soils based on the
synergistic actions of plants and microorganisms. However, to become a widely accepted …

The decade since the publication of the third edition of this volume has been an era of great
progress in biology in general and the plant sciences in particular. This is especially true …

Introduction: Plants do not grow in isolation, rather they are hosts to a variety of microbes in
their natural environments. While, few thrive in the plants for their own benefit, others may …

Plants in their natural habitats are surrounded by a large number of microorganisms. Some
microbes directly interact with plants in a mutually beneficial manner whereas others …

Orchids are associated with diverse fungal taxa, including nonmycorrhizal endophytic fungi
as well as mycorrhizal fungi. The orchid mycorrhizal (OM) symbiosis is an excellent model …

Understanding the mechanisms that underlie nutrient use efficiency and carbon allocation
along with mycorrhizal interactions is critical for managing croplands and forests soundly …

Covering: up to December 2014 Chemical ecology elucidates the nature and role of natural
products as mediators of organismal interactions. The emerging techniques that can be …

Symbiosis with ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi is an advantageous partnership for trees in
nutrient-limited environments. Ectomycorrhizal fungi colonize the roots of their hosts and …