Globally, tomato is the second most cultivated vegetable crop next to potato, preferentially
grown in temperate climates. Processing tomatoes are generally produced in field …

Background Soil microbial community and diversity are key in sustaining soil ecosystem
health. In recent years, the health of soil ecosystems has been severely threatened by the …

Microbial-root associations are important to help plants cope with abiotic and biotic
stressors. Managing these interactions offers an opportunity for improving the efficiency and …

Rice blast disease (RBD) caused by Magnaporthe oryzae, threaten food security by cutting
agricultural output. Nano agrochemicals are now perceived as sustainable, cost-effective …

Microplastics are prevalent in freshwater, coastal, and deep ocean sediments. However, the
effects of microplastics on sedimentary microbial ecosystems have not been well reported …

Microplastics can absorb polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), decrease the
bioavailability of pollutants, alter the soil microbial community, and thus might affect the …

Intensive cultivation with accompanying nitrogen fertilization leads to soil acidification in
croplands of southern China, which in turn, imperils soil health, restricting the sustainability …

Bioaugmentation helps to obtain a microbiome capable of remediating polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAHs). In this study, acclimation of microorganisms to soil supplemented with …

Bacteriophages, viruses that specifically target plant pathogenic bacteria, have emerged as
a promising alternative to traditional agrochemicals. However, it remains unclear how …

Biochar has direct or indirect effects on soil microorganisms, but the changes in soil
metabolism are rarely monitored and analyzed. In addition, the potassium (K) effect of …