Soil microbiomes drive key functions in agroecosystems, determining soil fertility, crop
productivity and stress tolerance. The microbiome is intricately linked with soil structure …

Modern intensive agricultural practices face numerous challenges that pose major threats to
global food security. In order to address the nutritional requirements of the ever-increasing …

Plant root exudates serve pivotal roles in supporting plant development and interactions with
the physicochemical and biological factors in the rhizosphere. Under stress conditions, root …

Phosphorus (P) availability is usually low in soils around the globe. Most soils have a
deficiency of available P; if they are not fertilized, they will not be able to satisfy the P …

Sulfur is one of the essential nutrients that is required for the adequate growth and
development of plants. Sulfur is a structural component of protein disulfide bonds, amino …

Soil pollution with nickel (Ni) casts detrimental effects on the quality of crops. Low‐cost
amendments can restrict Ni mobility in soil and its uptake by the plants. In this pot …

The unregulated deposition of metal-based nanoparticles in terrestrial ecosystems
particularly in agricultural systems has alarmingly threatened the sustainability of the …

Soil pollution from potentially toxic elements (PTEs) is a serious environmental issue
worldwide that affects agricultural safety and human health. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi …

The world's human population continues to increase, posing a significant challenge in
ensuring food security, as soil nutrients and fertility are limited and decreasing with time …

Plant-parasitic-nematodes represent a major threat to the agricultural production of different
crops worldwide. Due to the high toxicity of chemical nematicides, it is necessary to develop …