Although the global nitrogen (N) cycle is largely driven by soil microbes, plant root exudates
can profoundly modify soil microbial communities and influence their N transformations. A …

Background Nitrogen is an essential nutrient in plant growth. The ability of a plant to supply
all or part of its requirements from biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) thanks to interactions …

Flavonoids are a group of secondary metabolites derived from the phenylpropanoid
pathway. They are ubiquitous in the plant kingdom and have many diverse functions …

Plant-associated microorganisms are considered a key determinant of plant health and
growth. However, little information is available regarding the composition and ecological …

Studies of nitrogen-fixing properties among the Gram-positive Actinobacteria revealed that
some species of Arthrobacter, Agromyces, Corynebacterium, Mycobacterium …

Root exudates play a crucial role in the symbiosis between leguminous plants and rhizobia.
Our previous studies have shown that a fungal endophyte Phomopsis liquidambaris …

Filamentous aerobic soil actinobacteria of the genus Frankia can induce the formation of
nitrogen-fixing nodules on the roots of a diverse group of plants from eight dicotyledonous …

Nitrogen is essential for the growth of plants. The ability of some plant species to obtain all or
part of their requirement for nitrogen by interacting with microbial symbionts has conferred a …

Agricultural practices contribute to climate change by releasing greenhouse gases such as
nitrous oxide that are mainly derived from nitrogen fertilizers. Therefore, understanding …

Hippophae rhamnoides L. provides an enormous range of medicinal and nutritional
benefits. The significant abilities of this plant to survive in Himalayan high altitudes enticed …