The construction of a plant rhizosphere system enriched with beneficial microbes (BMs) can
efficiently help plants defend against phytophagous insects. However, our comprehensive …

Insect frass and exuviae represent typical residual streams of insect farming and
demonstrate great potential for ameliorating soil properties and improving plant growth. Yet …

Plant-associated microbes, specifically fungal endophytes, augment the ability of many
grasses to adapt to extreme environmental conditions. Tripsacum dactyloides (Eastern …

Trade-offs between different defense traits exist commonly in plants. However, no evidence
suggests that symbiotic microbes can drive a trade-off between plant pathogen and …

Phialemonium inflatum is a useful fungus known for its ability to mineralise lignin during
primary metabolism and decompose polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). However, no …

The structural response of bacterial and fungal soil communities to four carbon-rich organic
amendments of increasing recalcitrance was investigated. Wheat straw, green compost, a …

Host plant resistance is an effective approach to manage insect pests in vegetable crops.
This approach involves the use of plant traits that deter or reduce insect feeding and …