Role of Microorganisms and Plants in Forest Restoration: Research Progress and Perspectives
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Soil".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 47
Special Issue Editor
Interests: heavy metals; microbiology; ecosystem restoration
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, titled “Role of Microorganisms and Plants in Forest Restoration: Research Progress and Prospective”. This Special Issue is timely and significant as it delves into the intricate relationship between microorganisms and plants in the context of forest restoration, a field that is gaining increasing attention due to the pressing global challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and environment pollution.
This Special Issue aims to bring together the latest research findings that explore the interactions between microorganisms and plants in the context of forest restoration, highlighting innovative strategies and advancements in this field. It seeks to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration, fostering the development of innovative approaches to forest restoration. By showcasing the latest research progress, this Special Issue will contribute to the body of knowledge necessary for informing policy and management practices aimed at restoring and preserving forest ecosystems.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Plant–microbe interactions in forest ecosystems.
- Role of mycorrhizal fungi in forest restoration.
- Bioremediation strategies for contaminated forest soils.
- Impact of climate change on forest microbiomes.
- Restoration of degraded forest soils through microbial amendments.
- Plant succession and microbial community dynamics.
- Innovative technologies for monitoring forest restoration progress.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Chao Huang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- forest restoration
- microorganisms
- plants
- mycorrhizal fungi
- bioremediation
- climate change
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