The soil volume affected by roots–the rhizosphere–is one of the most important microbial
hotspots determining the processes, dynamics and cycling of carbon (C), nutrients and water …

Plants do not grow as axenic organisms in nature, but host a diverse community of
microorganisms, termed the plant microbiota. There is an increasing awareness that the …

Plants intimately associate with diverse bacteria. Plant-associated bacteria have ostensibly
evolved genes that enable them to adapt to plant environments. However, the identities of …

Microbial communities play a pivotal role in the functioning of plants by influencing their
physiology and development. While many members of the rhizosphere microbiome are …

The use of actinomycetes for improving soil fertility and plant production is an attractive
strategy for developing sustainable agricultural systems due to their effectiveness, eco …

The persistent and undiscriminating application of chemicals as means to improve crop
growth, development and yields for several years has become problematic to agricultural …

Bacterial and fungal communities associated with plant roots are central to the host health,
survival and growth. However, a robust understanding of the root-microbiome and the …

Systemic resistance induced in plants by nonpathogenic rhizobacteria is typically effective
against multiple pathogens. Here, we show that root-colonizing Pseudomonas fluorescens …

The auxin‐producing bacterium A zospirillum brasilense S p245 can promote the growth of
several plant species. The model plant A rabidopsis thaliana was chosen as host plant to …

Plants are colonized by a variety of bacteria, most of which are not pathogenic. Currently, the
plant responses to phyllosphere commensals or to pathogen infection in the presence of …