Plant trait variation drives plant function, community composition and ecosystem processes.
However, our current understanding of trait variation disproportionately relies on …

Plants form complex interaction networks with diverse microbiomes in the environment, and
the intricate interplay between plants and their associated microbiomes can greatly …

Plants have evolved with a plethora of microorganisms having important roles for plant
growth and health. A considerable amount of information is now available on the structure …

The use of synthetic fungicides to control fungal diseases has growing limitations due to eco-
toxicological risks. Therefore, it is necessary to replace or integrate high risk chemicals with …

The aerial portion of a plant, namely the leaf, is inhabited by pathogenic and non-pathogenic
microbes. The leaf's physical and chemical properties, combined with fluctuating and often …

The leaves of plants are colonized by various microorganisms. In comparison to the
rhizosphere, less is known about the characteristics and ecological functions of …

Pesticides are essential to modern human production activities, particularly those increasing
global food production and quality; however, corresponding pesticide contamination is …

There is increasing interest in the plant microbiome as it relates to both plant health and
agricultural sustainability. One key unanswered question is whether we can select for a plant …

Unicellular eukaryotic phytoplankton, such as diatoms, rely on microbial communities for
survival despite lacking specialized compartments to house microbiomes (eg, animal gut) …

The number and intensity of flood events will likely increase in the future, raising the risk of
flooding stress in terrestrial plants. Understanding flood effects on plant physiology and plant …