Plant roots communicate with microbes in a sophisticated manner through chemical
communication within the rhizosphere, thereby leading to biofilm formation of beneficial …

Biotic and abiotic surfaces in marine waters are rapidly colonized by microorganisms.
Surface colonization and subsequent biofilm formation and development provide numerous …

The symbiotic association between the coral animal and its endosymbiotic dinoflagellate
partner Symbiodinium is central to the success of corals. However, an array of other …

The microorganism-microorganism or microorganism-host interactions are the key strategy
to colonize and establish in a variety of different environments. These interactions involve all …

Symbiotic N2-fixing microorganisms have a crucial role in the assimilation of nitrogen by
eukaryotes in nitrogen-limited environments,–. Particularly among land plants, N2-fixing …

The flavonoid pathway produces a diverse array of plant compounds with functions in UV
protection, as antioxidants, pigments, auxin transport regulators, defence compounds …

Phenolics are aromatic benzene ring compounds with one or more hydroxyl groups
produced by plants mainly for protection against stress. The functions of phenolic …

Why do bacteria have shape? Is morphology valuable or just a trivial secondary
characteristic? Why should bacteria have one shape instead of another? Three broad …

Agricultural manipulation of potentially beneficial rhizosphere microbes is increasing rapidly
due to their multi-functional plant-protective and growth related benefits. Plant growth …

For decades, researchers around the world search for strategies aiming at higher
sustainability in agriculture. The microbial inoculants or biofertilizers are biotechnological …