Key message This article describes the composition of root exudates, how these metabolites
are released to the rhizosphere and their importance in the recruitment of beneficial …

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 …

Root exudates are plant-derived, exported metabolites likely sha** root-associated
microbiomes by acting as nutrients and signals. However, root exudation dynamics are …

Trace elements (TEs) are deposited to soils mainly due to anthropogenic activities and pose
a significant threat to human health. In this review we aimed at (a) discussing the …

Accurate information about the quantity, quality and spatiotemporal dynamics of metabolite
release from plant roots is vital to understanding the functional significance of root exudates …

Background Mycorrhizal strategies are very effective in enhancing plant acquisition of poorly-
mobile nutrients, particularly phosphorus (P) from infertile soil. However, on very old and …

Plants influence numerous soil biotic factors that can alter the performance of later growing
plants—defined as plant‐soil feedback (PSF). Here, we investigate whether PSF effects are …

Challenges to food security under conditions of global change are forcing us to increase
global crop production. Focussing on belowground plant traits, especially root exudation …

The stabilization of soil organic carbon (SOC) relies heavily on both the production of
microbial necromass carbon (MNC) and its protection by clay minerals. Above-and below …

Viticulture represents an important agricultural practice in many countries worldwide. Yet,
the continuous use of fungicides has caused copper (Cu) accumulation in soils, which …