The concept of one health highlights that human health is not isolated but connected to the
health of animals, plants and environments. In this Review, we demonstrate that soils are a …

Despite evidence that the microbiome extends host genetic and phenotypic traits,
information on how the microbiome is transmitted and maintained across generations …

Cereal crop production is severely affected by seed-borne bacterial diseases across the
world. Locally occurring disease resistance in various crops remains elusive. Here, we have …

The plant endosphere is colonized by complex microbial communities and microorganisms,
which colonize the plant interior at least part of their lifetime and are termed endophytes …

Plant-associated microorganisms are involved in important functions related to growth,
performance and health of their hosts. Understanding their modes of action is important for …

Seed microbiota constitutes a primary inoculum for plants that is gaining attention owing to
its role for plant health and productivity. Here, we performed a meta‐analysis on 63 seed …

While the environment is considered the primary origin of the plant microbiome, the potential
role of seeds as a source of transmitting microorganisms has not received much attention …

The considerable loss of crop productivity each year due to plant disease or pathogen
invasion during pre-or post-harvest storage conditions is one of the most severe challenges …

The development of an environmentally friendly agricultural system as opposed to
conventional methods using chemical fertilizers and pesticides for improved crop …

Apples are among the most consumed fruits world-wide. They represent a source of direct
human exposure to bacterial communities, which is less studied. We analyzed the apple …