Exploring the Diversity of Endophytic Microorganisms: From Microbial Ecology to Agronomic Applications—2nd Edition
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Agroecology Innovation: Achieving System Resilience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2026 | Viewed by 2067
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant pathogens; pathogenic fungi; endophytic microorganisms; Botrytis cinerea; molecular biology of microorganisms
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Interests: plant pathogens; pathogenic fungi; endophytic microorganisms; Botrytis cinerea; molecular biology of microorganisms
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Interests: environmental sustainability; water and soil pollution; microbiological quality of water
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue, titled "Exploring the Diversity of Endophytic Microorganisms: From Microbial Ecology to Agronomic Applications—2nd Edition", continues to advance our understanding of endophytic microorganisms, essential microbial communities that inhabit plant tissues. This Special Issue invites original research and review articles that investigate the interactions between these microorganisms and their host plants, their ecological roles, and their practical applications in agriculture. Key goals include further exploring the biodiversity of endophytic microbes, deepening insights into plant–microbe interactions from ecological and functional perspectives, and expanding their potential in crop improvement, sustainable farming, and plant disease management. The scope encompasses studies on the characterization of endophytic communities in diverse plant species, their contributions to plant growth and health, the development of endophyte-based strategies for crop enhancement, and the integration of microbial ecology into innovative agricultural practices. This Special Issue serves as a valuable platform for researchers in microbiology, ecology, biotechnology, and agronomy to share their findings and contribute to the growing body of knowledge in this vital field.
Dr. Carlos Garrido
Dr. Victoria E. González-Rodríguez
Dr. Hernando José Bolivar Anillo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- endophytic microorganisms
- plant–microbe interactions
- endophytic communities
- innovative agronomic applications
- microorganisms and host plants
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