The Role of Plant-Soil Interactions on Crop Yields and Carbon Sequestration

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Dear Colleagues,

Plant–soil interactions are crucial for the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems and their response to global climate change. On the one hand, plants can provide carbon sources to soil organisms through underground carbon inputs. On the other hand, soil biological activities release nutrients required by plants and affect the balance between soil carbon respiration and carbon stability. In addition, soil microorganisms can also interact with plants in more direct ways, such as promoting plant growth and increasing crop yields through mycorrhizal symbiosis, rhizosphere hormone release, and stress signal regulation. However, our current understanding of these interactions is still limited. This Special Issue aims to highlight the significance of plant–soil interactions by presenting novel research findings and innovative approaches that elucidate the mechanisms underlying these complex relationships, ultimately aiming to enhance ecosystem functioning and resilience in the face of global climate change.

Dr. Jifu Ma
Dr. Meng Zhou
Dr. Caiqing Qin
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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Agriculture agriculture	3.6	6.3	2011	18 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Agronomy agronomy	3.4	6.7	2011	17.2 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Ecologies ecologies	1.9	3.0	2020	25.8 Days	CHF 1200	Submit
International Journal of Plant Biology ijpb	-	3.0	2010	19.6 Days	CHF 1200	Submit
Plants plants	4.1	7.6	2012	17.7 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Soil Systems soilsystems	3.5	5.4	2017	31.6 Days	CHF 1800	Submit

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