Fungi are an understudied, biotechnologically valuable group of organisms. Due to the
immense range of habitats that fungi inhabit, and the consequent need to compete against a …

All plants are inhabited internally by diverse microbial communities comprising bacterial,
archaeal, fungal, and protistic taxa. These microorganisms showing endophytic lifestyles …

Plants exist in close association with uncountable numbers of microorganisms around, on,
and within them. Some of these endophytically colonize plant roots. The colonization of roots …

Root-knot nematodes (RKNs), Meloidogyne spp., are sedentary endoparasites that
negatively affect almost every crop in the world. Current management practices are not …

Drought is one of the major constraints on agricultural productivity worldwide and is likely to
further increase. Several adaptations and mitigation strategies are required to cope with …

Salinization of soil with sodium chloride ions inhibits plant functions, causing reduction of
yield of crops. Salt tolerant microorganisms have been studied to enhance crop growth …

The rhizosphere microbiome is composed of diverse microbial organisms, including
archaea, viruses, fungi, bacteria as well as eukaryotic microorganisms, which occupy a …

The genetic enhancement of wild animals and plants for characteristics that benefit human
populations has been practiced for thousands of years, resulting in impressive …

Endophytic microorganisms present inside the host plant play an essential role in host
fitness, nutrient supply and stress tolerance. Endophytes are often used in sustainable …

Climate change is a major concern for sustainable agriculture in the twenty-first century, as it
has an impact on crop production and soil fertility, which may increase the risk of famine. Of …