The plant microbiota consists of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and archaea, that live in association with plants. This microbiome plays a critical role in plant health, aiding nutrient acquisition, promoting growth, and enhancing resistance to stress and pathogens. The rhizosphere, the region around plant roots, is particularly rich in beneficial microbes that contribute to soil fertility and plant nutrition. Endophytes, another component of plant microbiota, live within plant tissues without causing harm, often enhancing plant resilience. Advances in microbiome research are paving the way for bio-fertilizers and biocontrol agents, reducing the need for chemical inputs. By harnessing the potential of plant microbiota, sustainable agricultural practices can be fostered, benefiting both crops and ecosystems.
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Selina Sterup Moore, Aarhus University, Denmark
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Balagopalan Unni, GEMS Arts & Science College (Autonomous), India
Title : Primed for the future: PGPR and the promise of sustainable, heritable crop resilience
Prashant Singh, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), India
Title : Revealing allelic variations in candidate genes associated with grain yield under salinity stress between two contrasting rice genotypes
Nisha Sulari Kottearachchi, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Title : Adaptive strategies of Aristida L. species across ecological zones of Pakistan: Linking soil characteristics with morphological and physiological traits
Iram Ijaz, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan, Pakistan
Title : Ethnobotanical survey and abundance of weeds in selected Manihot esculenta (cassava) Crantz farms in Osun state, Nigeria
Dada Caleb Mayokun, University of Ibadan, Nigeria