Feature Papers in Plant–Microbe Interactions in North America

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, entitled "Feature Papers in Plant–Microbe Interactions in North America", invites the submission of pioneering research that deepens our understanding of plant–microbe relationships and their potential to revolutionize sustainable agriculture. This Special Issue aims to focus on advanced insights from metagenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics, which collectively reveal how microbial communities can improve plant resilience to environmental challenges. Given the urgency of adapting agriculture to climate change, these studies are critical for developing crop systems resilient to biotic and abiotic stresses.

With a focus on microbial roles in enhancing soil health, crop productivity, and disease resistance, this Special Issue encourages the submission of research that defines key hypotheses, identifies new interactions, and proposes actionable strategies. Studies should illustrate how plant-associated microbes can contribute to food security, especially in diverse agroecological contexts, by optimizing nutrient uptake, reducing reliance on chemical inputs, and suppressing pathogens naturally. In addition, the integration of these findings into economically viable farming systems will address agricultural sustainability, benefiting both producers and ecosystems.

Through high-quality transformative research, this Special Issue aims to provide essential data for agricultural policymakers to craft informed, evidence-based strategies that promote resilient, low-impact food production systems. Contributions that bridge the gap between plant–microbe science and real-world applications in sustainable food production, with a commitment to advancing the future of resilient agriculture and economic viability, will be highly valued.

Dr. Nazrul Islam
Dr. Susmita Das Nishu
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Microorganisms is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.