Rhizosphere Microbiome in Plant Nutrition and Stress Adaptation
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant–Soil Interactions".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2027 | Viewed by 241
Editors
Interests: plant physiological ecology; plant-microbe interactions
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Interests: soil micro-food web structure and function
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As global agriculture faces increasing challenges from soil degradation, nutrient limitation, and climate-induced stresses (e.g. drought, salinity, temperature, pathogens), understanding plant–microbe interactions in the root zone is critical. The rhizosphere microbiome is a hidden workforce that underpins plant health, productivity, and stress resilience. Understanding and harnessing this microbial powerhouse is essential for transitioning toward climate-smart, resource-efficient, and sustainable agricultural systems. The aim of this Special Issue “Rhizosphere Microbiome in Plant Nutrition and Stress Adaptation” is to explore the pivotal role of the rhizosphere microbiome in modulating plant nutrition and enhancing stress tolerance. We invite original research articles, reviews, and short communications addressing, but not limited to, the following topics: microbiome-mediated nutrient cycling; role of microorganisms in alleviating abiotic stress; plant–microbe signalling; functional genomics and metagenomics; synthetic microbial communities (SynComs) and bioinoculants; rhizosphere engineering and agronomic practices; and cross-talk between biotic and abiotic stress responses.
Dr. Xiancan Zhu
Dr. Shixiu Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- rhizosphere microbiome
- nutrient cycling
- drought
- salt
- temperature
- biotic stress
- plant-microbe interaction
- stress adaptation
- plant physiology and molecular biology
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