Fungi and bacteria are found living together in a wide variety of environments. Their
interactions are significant drivers of many ecosystem functions and are important for the …

Several fungi act as parasites for crops causing huge annual crop losses at both pre-and
post-harvest stages. For years, chemical fungicides were the solution; however, their wide …

Bacterial-fungal interactions influence microbial community performance of most
ecosystems and elicit specific microbial behaviours, including stimulating specialised …

Nitrogen (N) fertilizer has often been generously applied to increase crop biomass yield.
Although the influences of inorganic N fertilizer on soil microbial communities have been …

Food fermentation is driven by microorganisms, which usually coexist as multispecies
biofilms. The activities and interactions of functional microorganisms and pathogenic …

Bacillus subtilis became the most studied species in the genus Bacillus due to its natural
competence for uptake of extracellular DNA that facilitates simple genetic modification and …

Microbial biofilms are a fascinating subject, due to their significant roles in the environment,
industry, and health. Advances in biochemical and molecular techniques have helped in …

Biofilms are increasingly recognised as a critical global issue in a multitude of industries
impacting health, food and water security, marine sector, and industrial processes resulting …

Bacteria of the genera Pseudomonas and Bacillus can promote plant growth and protect
plants from pathogens. However, the interactions between these plant-beneficial bacteria …

Highlights•Fungi and bacteria interact in soil, likely affecting their ecosystem
function.•Correlation network analysis is a powerful tool to characterise F: B interactions.•F …