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Centre for Functional Ecology, Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, 3000-456 Coimbra, Portugal
Institute of Environmental Microbiology, College of Resource and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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Microbe-Induced Abiotic Stress Alleviation in Plants, 2nd Edition

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Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to extend this special invitation for contributions to a forthcoming multidisciplinary topic on "Microbe-Induced Abiotic Stress Alleviation in Plants, 2nd Edition". This multidisciplinary topic aims to compile cutting-edge research and perspectives on the pivotal role of microbes in enhancing plant resilience to various abiotic stressors.

Abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, extreme temperatures, and heavy metal contamination continue to pose formidable challenges to global agriculture and food security. However, recent advancements in microbiology have shed light on the remarkable capacity of certain microorganisms to mitigate the adverse effects of these stresses on plant growth and productivity.

We invite original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that explore the diverse mechanisms underlying microbe-induced abiotic stress alleviation in plants. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

  1. Elucidation of molecular and physiological mechanisms involved in plant-microbe interactions under stress conditions
  2. Engineering microbial consortia for enhanced stress tolerance in crops
  3. Application of microbe-based biostimulants and biofertilizers in sustainable agriculture
  4. Metagenomic and metatranscriptomic approaches to unravel the microbial contributions to plant stress resilience
  5. Field trials and practical applications of microbial interventions for stress management in agricultural systems

We encourage submissions that present novel insights, experimental findings, methodological advances, and interdisciplinary perspectives. Manuscripts will undergo rigorous peer review to ensure the publication of high-quality research.

Contributions to this multidisciplinary topic will provide valuable insights into harnessing the potential of microbial-mediated strategies for sustainable agriculture and crop improvement in the face of escalating environmental challenges.

We look forward to your participation in this exciting endeavor.

Prof. Dr. Ying Ma
Prof. Dr. Christopher Rensing
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Keywords

  • plant–microbe–soil interaction
  • abiotic stresses
  • plant-growth-promoting microorganisms
  • plant mineral nutrition
  • plant production systems

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Agriculture
agriculture 		3.6 6.3 2011 18.8 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Agronomy
agronomy 		3.4 6.7 2011 17 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Crops
crops 		1.9 2.4 2021 22.4 Days CHF 1200 Submit
International Journal of Plant Biology
ijpb 		- 3.0 2010 17 Days CHF 1400 Submit
Microorganisms
microorganisms 		4.2 7.7 2013 20 Days CHF 2700 Submit
Plants
plants 		4.1 7.6 2012 16.5 Days CHF 2700 Submit
Soil Systems
soilsystems 		3.5 5.4 2017 29.9 Days CHF 1800 Submit

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Harnessing Cooperative Bacterial Consortia to Enhance Agronomic Performance, Yield, and Grain Quality of Lupinus luteus Under Field-Based Drought Conditions
by Macarena Barra-Jiménez, Karen Vergara, Paulina Molinet, Milko A. Jorquera, Joaquin Rilling, Grace Armijo-Godoy and Jacquelinne J. Acuña
Agronomy 2026, 16(9), 924; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy16090924 - 1 May 2026
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The use of microbial consortia has emerged as a promising strategy to improve crop performance under abiotic stress, although their effectiveness under field conditions remains variable. Here, we evaluated whether plant growth-promoting (PGP) bacterial consortia assembled based on synergistic PGP traits can improve [...] Read more.
The use of microbial consortia has emerged as a promising strategy to improve crop performance under abiotic stress, although their effectiveness under field conditions remains variable. Here, we evaluated whether plant growth-promoting (PGP) bacterial consortia assembled based on synergistic PGP traits can improve physiological performance, yield, and grain quality of yellow lupine (Lupinus luteus L.) under field-based drought conditions. A semi-controlled, field-based pot experiment was conducted under contrasting water regimes (irrigated and drought) to evaluate four rhizobacterial strains (Microbacterium sp. S13.2, Variovorax sp. S14.7, Bacillus sp. S31, and Lysinibacillus sp. S34), assembled into four consortia: two characterized by high (C1 and C2) and two by low (C3 and C4) auxin production and ACC deaminase activity, along with an uninoculated control. Physiological responses were monitored across phenological stages through stomatal conductance and photosynthetic pigments, while agronomic traits, yield components, and grain quality were assessed at harvest. Inoculation effects were stage-dependent and became more evident under drought conditions. Consortia C1(Microbacterium sp. S13.2 + Variovorax sp. S14.7) and C2 (Bacillus sp. S31 + Lysinibacillus sp. S34) consistently improved biomass accumulation, seed number, and grain yield compared to the uninoculated control, whereas C3 (Lysinibacillus sp. S34 + Variovorax sp. S14.7) and C4 (Bacillus sp. S31 + Variovorax sp. S14.7) showed limited or neutral effects. Multivariate analysis indicated distinct performance strategies, with C1 associated with higher productivity and C2 with improved yield stability under drought. Grain quality parameters remained stable across treatments. These results show that cooperative microbial consortia can improve lupine performance under water-limited conditions, and their effectiveness depends on the functional interactions among consortium members. Full article
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