Upward shifts of mountain vegetation lag behind rates of climate warming, partly related to
interconnected changes belowground. Here, we unravel above-and belowground linkages …

A new more sustainable agricultural system needs to be developed to increase production
without compromising human and animal health and preserving essential resources, such …

Mutualistic symbiotic associations between multicellular eukaryotes and their microbiota are
driven by the exchange of nutrients in a quid pro quo manner. In the widespread arbuscular …

Despite decades of interest, few studies have provided evidence supporting theoretical
expectations for coupled relationships between aboveground and belowground diversity …

Background Soils harbour a remarkable diversity of interacting fungi, bacteria, and other
microbes: together these perform a wide variety of ecological roles from nutrient cycling and …

Background and aims Dark septate endophytes (DSE) are a group of multifunctional fungi
that ubiquitously colonize the roots of numerous plants worldwide, benefiting the nutrition …

Current literature suggests ecological niche differentiation between co-occurring
Mucoromycotinian arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (M-AMF) and Glomeromycotinian AMF (G …

The association of plant with microorganisms, such as dark septate endophytic fungi, has
mitigated the harmful effects of chemical, physical, and biological agents on the host. The …

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 …

Climate change is a notable challenge for agriculture as it affects crop productivity and yield.
Increases in droughts, salinity, and soil degradation are some of the major consequences of …