New Advancements in Plant-Microbes Interactions
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 67
Special Issue Editors
Interests: kiwifruit; grapevine; microbiome; bioinformatics; breeding; biostimulants; soil-borne diseases; fruit quality
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The interactions between plants and their associated microbial communities play a pivotal role in shaping tree fruit and crops productivity, resilience, and quality. In fruit tree production, harnessing beneficial plant–microbe relationships offers a promising avenue for improving plant health, mitigating the impact of pathogens, and enhancing economic sustainability. Understanding these complex interactions is essential for developing innovative and sustainable strategies that optimize microbial communities to support both yield and fruit quality while reducing reliance on chemical inputs.
This Special Issue focuses on advancing the knowledge of plant–microbe interactions and their application in sustainable fruit tree and crop production. We welcome original research and reviews exploring how beneficial microbes contribute to plant growth, disease suppression, and stress resilience. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Characterization of rhizosphere and endophytic microbiomes in fruit tree systems;
- Microbial strategies for improving plant resistance against soil-borne pathogens;
- The role of soil amendments, biofertilizers, and biocontrol agents in modulating plant health;
- Metabarcoding and metagenomic approaches for deciphering plant–microbe interactions;
- Microbial contributions to fruit quality, nutrient uptake, and post-harvest performance;
- Economic and environmental benefits of microbiome-based management practices in orchards.
Submitted manuscripts should present novel findings, methodologies, or comprehensive reviews that contribute to the understanding and practical application of beneficial plant–microbe interactions in fruit tree cultivation. This Special Issue aims to promote innovative, science-driven solutions that enhance the sustainability and economic viability of fruit production systems.
We look forward to receiving your contributions to this exciting field.
Dr. Giovanni Mian
Prof. Dr. Luca Iseppi
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- plant–pathogen interactions
- soil-borne pathogens
- crop productivity
- metabarcoding
- metagenomics
- rhizosphere microbiome
- plant tolerance mechanisms
- soil microbiome management
- sustainable agriculture
- disease mitigation strategies
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