Microorganismal diversity can be explained in large part by selection imposed from both the
abiotic and biotic environments, including—in the case of host-associated microbiomes …

The aim of the present review was to reconsider basic information about various functional
aspects related to plant water content and provide evidence that the usefulness of …

The plant‐associated microbial community (microbiome) has an important role in plant–
plant communications. Plants decipher their complex habitat situations by sensing the …

Microorganisms interact with all biological components in a variety of ways. They contribute
to increase the efficiency of marine food webs and facilitate the adaptation of multicellular …

Salt stress can limit crop productivity, and there are differences in salt tolerance among plant
varieties; however, we lack a comprehensive understanding of how keystone species …

Cellular circadian clocks represent ancient anticipatory systems which co‐evolved with the
first cells to safeguard their survival. Cyanobacteria represent one of the most ancient cells …

Plant modularity-related traits are important ecological determinants of vegetation
composition, dynamics, and resilience. While simple changes in plant biomass resulting …

Ecological corridors promote species coexistence in fragmented habitats where dispersal
limits species fluxes. The corridor concept was developed and investigated with …

Background Rice, which serves as a staple food for more than half of the world's population,
is grown worldwide. The hybridization of wild and cultivated rice has enabled the …

Botrytis cinerea is one of the most destructive fungal pathogens which causing gray mold in
a wide range of hosts including vegetables, crops, and fruits all around the world. Plants are …