In their natural environment, plants are part of a rich ecosystem including numerous and
diverse microorganisms in the soil. It has been long recognized that some of these microbes …

The well-being of the microbial community that densely populates the rhizosphere is aided
by a plant's root exudates. Maintaining a plant's health is a key factor in its continued …

Signaling studies in the rhizosphere have focused on close interactions between plants and
symbiotic microorganisms. However, this focus is likely to expand to other microorganisms …

Plants are now recognized as metaorganisms which are composed of a host plant
associated with a multitude of microbes that provide the host plant with a variety of essential …

Background Microbes benefit plants by increasing nutrient availability, producing plant
growth hormones, and protecting against pathogens. However, it is largely unknown how …

Background Our knowledge of plant beneficial bacteria in the rhizosphere is rapidly
expanding due to intense interest in utilizing these types of microbes in agriculture …

Microorganisms are found everywhere, and they are closely associated with plants.
Because the establishment of any plant–microbe association involves chemical …

Agricultural manipulation of potentially beneficial rhizosphere microbes is increasing rapidly
due to their multi-functional plant-protective and growth related benefits. Plant growth …

Rhizospheric plant–microbe interactions have dynamic importance in sustainable
agriculture systems that have a reduced reliance on agrochemicals. Rhizosphere signaling …

Agriculture is faced with many challenges including loss of biodiversity, chemical
contamination of soils, and plant pests and diseases, all of which can directly compromise …