Intensive agriculture requires large inputs of chemicals to avoid losses caused by pathogen
infections. Exploring the rhizosphere of plants, which is an area with enormous abundance …

Abstract Background and Aims The optimal management of plant nutrition is an effective
strategy for sustainable agriculture under various conditions. Soil drying is one of the main …

Production of struvite (MgNH 4 PO 4· 6H 2 O) from waste streams is increasingly
implemented to recover phosphorus (P), which is listed as a critical raw material in the …

Legacy phosphorus (P) is a reservoir of sparingly available P, and its recovery could
enhance sustainable use of nonrenewable mineral fertilizers. Domestication has affected P …

The transition to sustainable agriculture and horticulture is a societal challenge of global
importance. Fertilization with a minimum impact on the environment can facilitate this …

In this study, we used shotgun metagenomics to analyze the whole DNA from maize root
planted with different fertilization and without fertilization in a bid to profile the impact of …

Tomato is the main vegetable cultivated under soilless culture systems (SCSs); production of
organic tomato under SCSs has increased due to consumer demands for healthier and …

Tomatoes are one of the most important crops worldwide and also play a central role in the
human diet. Microbial consortia are microorganism associations, often employed as …

Using human urine as a crop fertilizer has sparked interest due to its potential benefits, but
its application requires an understanding of how urine can affect soil functions and microbial …

Background The microbiome plays a fundamental role in plant health and performance. Soil
serves as a reservoir of microbial diversity where plants attract microorganisms via root …