Recent advances in microbial ecology and synthetic biology have the potential to mitigate
damage caused by anthropogenic activities that are deleteriously impacting Earth's soil …

Global research on the plant microbiome has enhanced our understanding of the complex
interactions between plants and microorganisms. The structure and functions of plant …

Grasslands are ubiquitous globally, and their conservation and restoration are critical to
combat both the biodiversity and climate crises. There is increasing interest in implementing …

Soil microbiota are important components of healthy ecosystems. Greater consideration of
soil microbiota in the restoration of biodiverse, functional, and resilient ecosystems is …

Microbiomics is the science of characterizing microbial community structure, function, and
dynamics. It has great potential to advance our understanding of plant–soil–microbe …

Scientists and policymakers are becoming aware of the pressing need to restore tropical
grassy biomes (TGB), which are home to unique biodiversity and provide essential …

Knowledge on seed ecology is foundational for effective seed‐based restoration including
seedling production, direct seed sowing, topsoil transplant, and natural regeneration …

Forbs are important contributors to species diversity and ecosystem functions in low-latitude
grasslands, where they support diverse herbivore communities and millions of people …

Conservation traditionally focuses on at-risk species and relatively intact ecosystems. As the
human population and our global impact have risen, many more species and ecosystems …

Ecological restoration has gained increased attention to combat the global biodiversity and
habitat loss driven by human activities and climate change. To address these impacts …