Environmental stress is increasing worldwide, yet we lack a clear picture of how stress
disrupts the stability of microbial communities and the ecosystem services they provide …

Abstract The Green Revolution of the mid-20 th century transformed agriculture worldwide
and has resulted in environmental challenges. A new approach, the Second Green …

Crop-associated microorganisms are known to have a determining influence on crop growth
and resistance to stresses. Indeed, microorganisms can deter pathogens, reduce stress …

Below‐ground microbiota play an important role in mediating environmental conditions with
important consequences for plant performance. Micro‐organisms involved in plant–soil …

Root exudates and rhizosphere microorganisms play key roles in the colonization of toxic
plants under climate change and land degradation. However, how root exudates affect the …

Plant and microbial diversity are key to determine ecosystem functioning. Despite the well‐
known role of local‐scale α diversity in affecting vegetation biomass, the effects of …

Tree-soil interactions depend on environmental conditions. Planting trees may affect soil
microbial communities and compromise their functioning, particularly in unfavorable …

Studying the complex web of interactions in biological communities requires large
multifactorial experiments with sufficient statistical power. Automation tools reduce the time …

Habitat fragmentation is a leading cause of biodiversity and ecosystem function loss in the
Anthropocene. Despite the importance of plant–microbiome interactions to ecosystem …

Germination onset is the first stage in the phenological plant cycle, influenced by abiotic and
biotic factors. Both soil and seed microbiota are key drivers of germination, influencing seed …