Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi–Plant–Rhizosphere Microbial Interactions: Mechanisms and Applications
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Microbe Interactions".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 45
Special Issue Editor
Interests: arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi; plant-microbe interactions; rhizosphere microbiome; sustainable agriculture; nutrient uptake; symbiosis; soil health; microbial ecology; crop resilience; biotic stress
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) form symbiotic relationships with over 80% of terrestrial plants, playing pivotal roles in nutrient exchange, soil health, and ecosystem resilience. Recent advances highlight the intricate interplay between AMF, plant hosts, and rhizosphere microbiomes, which collectively influence plant productivity, stress tolerance, and sustainable agricultural practices. However, gaps remain in understanding the molecular mechanisms, ecological dynamics, and practical applications of these interactions.
This Special Issue aims to collate cutting-edge research on AMF-driven plant–microbe interactions, emphasizing their mechanistic underpinnings and agro-environmental applications. Contributions should align with Microorganisms’ scope by addressing microbial ecology, symbiosis, and sustainable solutions. Topics include (but are not limited to) the following:
- AMF diversity and functional genomics;
- Signaling pathways in tripartite interactions;
- Rhizosphere microbiome dynamics under biotic/abiotic stress;
- AMF-mediated nutrient uptake and soil health;
- Agricultural innovations leveraging AMF–plant–microbe synergies.
Original research and reviews are welcome. We anticipate that this collection will foster interdisciplinary dialogue and advance strategies for climate-resilient agriculture.
Dr. Yunjian Xu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi
- plant–microbe interactions
- rhizosphere microbiome
- sustainable agriculture
- nutrient uptake
- symbiosis
- soil health
- microbial ecology
- crop resilience
- biotic stress
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