The plant-microbe holobiont has garnered considerable attention in recent years,
highlighting its importance as an ecological unit. Similarly, manipulation of the microbial …

Orchids form mycorrhizal symbioses with fungi in natural habitats that affect their seed
germination, protocorm growth, and adult nutrition. An increasing number of studies …

Salt tolerant bacteria can be helpful in improving a plant's tolerance to salinity. Although
plant–bacteria interactions in response to salt stress have been characterized, the precise …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are molecules widespread in all branches of the tree of life
that participate in host defense and/or microbial competition. Due to their positive charge …

Soil microbes play a vital role in improving plant growth, soil health, ameliorate biotic/abiotic
stress and enhance crop productivity. The present study was aimed to investigate a …

In the current scenario of climate change, the future of agriculture is uncertain. Climate
change and climate-related disasters have a direct impact on biotic and abiotic factors that …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are emerging as a promising alternative to traditional
antibiotics due to their ability to disturb bacterial membranes and/or their intracellular …

Presently, agriculture worldwide is facing the major challenge of feeding the increasing
population sustainably. The conventional practices have not only failed to meet the …

Indiscriminate use of antibiotics to treat microbial pathogens has caused emergence of
multiple drug resistant strains. Most infectious diseases are caused by microbes that are …

Soil contamination by geogenic contaminants (GCs) represents an imperative
environmental problem. Various soil remediation methods have been successfully …