The substantial influence of microbes on crop growth, stress resilience, and ecological
restoration has generated considerable interest due to the complex interplay between these …

Date palm cultivation has thrived in the Gulf Cooperation Council region since ancient times,
where it represents a vital sector in agricultural and socio-economic development. However …

Plants have evolved unique morphological and developmental adaptations to cope with the
abiotic stresses imposed by (hyper) arid environments. Such adaptations include the …

Interactions between plant roots and the surrounding soils are crucial for plant growth and
soil health. The rhizosheath, which is the sheath-like soil that is tightly attached to the plant …

Abiotic and biotic stresses negatively affect the growth and yield of crops worldwide. It is
estimated that abiotic and biotic stresses account for global food crop losses of 50% and …

Root-associated microbiota play an essential role in maintaining the soil-plant-microbial
interactions of ecosystems, especially within conservation agriculture systems. However, the …

Dryland ecosystems experience seasonal cycles of severe drought and moderate
precipitation. Desert plants may develop symbiotic relationships with root endophytic …

Long-term plant residue retention can effectively replenish soil quality and fertility. In this
study, we collected rhizosphere soil from the residual roots of annual Cenchrus …

Endophytic bacteria live asymptomatically inside the tissues of host plants without inflicting
any damage. Endophytes can confer several beneficial traits to plants, which can contribute …

Climate change negatively affects crop productivity, threatening the survival of entire
populations from many vulnerable hotspot regions of the world with the risk of exacerbating …