Plant–Microbiome Interactions in Sustainable Agriculture
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Farming Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 241
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant–microbiome interactions; circular agriculture; soil and plant microbiomes; beneficial microorganisms; bio-/phytoremediation; biowaste composting and recycling
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Interests: plant–microbiome-soil system; environmental chemistry; soil science; phytoremediation; nitrogen cycling; soil ecology; ecotoxicology; geochemistry
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Interests: plant–microbe interactions, with emphasis on rhizosphere and endophytic microbiomes and their role in plant growth and health; biological control and plant protection, including endophytic/entomopathogenic fungi and microbial antagonists against plant pathogens; beneficial microorganisms; microbial diversity in different habitats such as rhizosphere soils and composting systems
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Microorganisms are the cornerstone of achieving high crop yields, producing clean and high-quality agricultural products, and protecting the environment. They form the basis for optimal soil and plant health management, leading to superior yields. Despite extensive knowledge accumulated to date, significant gaps remain in understanding the intricate mechanisms of interaction between microbiomes, plants, and the environment. The uncertainty is complemented by some questions regarding the interactions and effects caused by the application of diverse fertilisers, as well as chemical and biological pesticides, affecting both plants, physicochemical and biological characteristics of the soil. This Special Issue aims to bridge these gaps by providing solutions to key questions of interest to both scientists and practitioners. Original research manuscripts and reviews are welcome across a broad scope, encompassing soil and plant microbiomes and their influence on the agronomic indicators of crops in the changing environment. Works related to conventional, organic, no-till, and conservation agriculture are also encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Stefan Shilev
Dr. Rocio Millan
Dr. Mariana Petkova
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant-associated microbiome
- soil health
- plant health
- microbial diversity
- SynComs
- circular agriculture
- stressed agriculture
- circularity
- plant protection
- beneficial microorganisms
- nature-based solution
- amendments
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