Highlights•Phages are abundant within ecosystems, but their role is often understated.•
Ecological success models can help explain observed phage–bacteria …

Highlights•Multiomic approaches have increased our understanding of phage diversity in
nature.•Lab studies reveal novel biology within phage-host interactions.•The challenge …

While decomposition of organic matter by bacteria plays a major role in nutrient cycling in
terrestrial ecosystems, the significance of viruses remains poorly understood. Here we …

Emerging evidence from genomics gives us a glimpse into the potential contribution of
lysogenic bacteriophages (phages) to the environmental adaptability of their hosts …

Background Crop rotation is an agronomic practice that is known to enhance productivity
and yield, and decrease pest and disease pressure. Economic and other factors have …

Background Viruses impact nearly all organisms on Earth, including microbial communities
and their associated biogeochemical processes. In soils, highly diverse viral communities …

Biofiltration is used worldwide to provide safe potable water due to its low energy demand
and excellent treatment performance. For instance, in Denmark, over 95% of drinking water …

Background and aims In agriculture, cropping and fertilization practices can significantly
affect the soil microbial community, which in turn affects crop growth. Nevertheless, it …

Soil microbes play pivotal roles in global carbon cycling; however, the fundamental
interactions between microbes and their infecting viruses remain unclear. This is …

Metatranscriptomics uncovers the dynamic expression of functional genes in soil
environments, providing insights into the intricate metabolic activities within microbial …