The breaking silence between the plant roots and microorganisms in the rhizosphere affects
plant growth and physiology by impacting biochemical, molecular, nutritional, and edaphic …

Plants have evolved with a plethora of microorganisms having important roles for plant
growth and health. A considerable amount of information is now available on the structure …

Soil microorganisms are key to biological diversity and many ecosystem processes in
terrestrial ecosystems. Despite the current alarming loss of plant diversity, it is unclear how …

The rhizosphere is the interface between plant roots and soil where interactions among a
myriad of microorganisms and invertebrates affect biogeochemical cycling, plant growth and …

Background The loss of carbon (C) from agricultural soils has been, in part, attributed to
tillage, a common practice providing a number of benefits to farmers. The promotion of less …

Root exudates play an important role in ecosystem response to climate change, but the
functional consequences of drought‐induced changes in the quality of root exudates are …

Soil health has been defined as the capacity of soil to function as a vital living system to
sustain biological productivity, maintain environmental quality, and promote plant, animal …

Soil contamination with heavy metals is a widespread problem, especially prominent on
grounds lying in the vicinity of mines, smelters, and other industrial facilities. Many such …

That the health of soils, plants, animals, and people are linked is an ancient idea that still
resonates. Growing evidence links farm management, soil health, and plant health but …

Drought is well known to have strong effects on the composition and activity of soil microbial
communities, and may be determined by drought history and drought duration, but the …