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View article: Divergent soil organic carbon accrual from plant and microbial sources across ecosystem types in a hyper-arid oasis-desert ecotone
Divergent soil organic carbon accrual from plant and microbial sources across ecosystem types in a hyper-arid oasis-desert ecotone Open
View article: Impact of seasonal changes on root-associated microbial communities among phreatophytes of three basins in desert ecosystem
Impact of seasonal changes on root-associated microbial communities among phreatophytes of three basins in desert ecosystem Open
Seasons often alter climate conditions and affect nutrient cycling by altering plant physiology and microbial dynamics. Plant growth and health depend on a symbiotic relationship with root microbes, however, the root-associated microbiota …
View article: Probiotic–Vaccine Synergy in Fish Aquaculture: Exploring Microbiome-Immune Interactions for Enhanced Vaccine Efficacy
Probiotic–Vaccine Synergy in Fish Aquaculture: Exploring Microbiome-Immune Interactions for Enhanced Vaccine Efficacy Open
The rapid expansion of aquaculture is vital for global food security, yet it faces persistent threats from disease outbreaks, vaccine inefficacy, and antibiotic overuse, all of which undermine sustainability. Conventional vaccines often fa…
View article: Response of Soil Microbial Communities in Extreme Arid Deserts to Different Long-Term Management Methods
Response of Soil Microbial Communities in Extreme Arid Deserts to Different Long-Term Management Methods Open
(1) Background: As population growth accelerates, unsustainable practices such as excessive cutting and burning of desert plants in the transition zones between deserts and oases have led to widespread vegetation loss. (2) Methods: The exp…
View article: Effects of soil water on fungal community composition along elevational gradients on the northern slope of the Central Kunlun Mountains
Effects of soil water on fungal community composition along elevational gradients on the northern slope of the Central Kunlun Mountains Open
Soil fungi are essential to ecosystem processes, yet their elevational distribution patterns and the ecological mechanisms shaping their communities remain poorly understood and actively debated, particularly in arid regions. Here, we inve…
View article: Plant microbiome technology for sustainable agriculture
Plant microbiome technology for sustainable agriculture Open
Plants establish specific interactions with microorganisms, which are vital for promoting growth and resilience. Although advancements in microbiome modulation technologies show great potential for sustainable agriculture, several challeng…
View article: Impact of plant monoterpenes on insect pest management and insect-associated microbes
Impact of plant monoterpenes on insect pest management and insect-associated microbes Open
The fight against insect pests primarily relies on the utilization of synthetic insecticides. However, improper application of these chemicals can lead to detrimental effects on both the environment and human health, as well as foster the …
View article: Variation in Root-Associated Microbial Communities among Three Different Plant Species in Natural Desert Ecosystem
Variation in Root-Associated Microbial Communities among Three Different Plant Species in Natural Desert Ecosystem Open
The process and function that underlie the assembly of root-associated microbiomes may be strongly linked to the survival strategy of plants. However, the assembly and functional changes of root-associated microbial communities in differen…
View article: Film mulching counteracts the adverse effects of mild moisture deficiency, and improves the quality and yield of Cyperus esculentus. L grass and tuber in the oasis area of Tarim Basin
Film mulching counteracts the adverse effects of mild moisture deficiency, and improves the quality and yield of Cyperus esculentus. L grass and tuber in the oasis area of Tarim Basin Open
Introduction Plastic film mulching (PFM) and deficit irrigation (DI) are vital water-saving approaches in arid agriculture. Cyperus esculentus is a significant crop in dry zones. However, scant data exists on the impacts of these water-sav…
View article: Unveiling the diversity, composition, and dynamics of phyllosphere microbial communities in Alhagi sparsifolia across desert basins and seasons in Xinjiang, China
Unveiling the diversity, composition, and dynamics of phyllosphere microbial communities in Alhagi sparsifolia across desert basins and seasons in Xinjiang, China Open
Phyllosphere microbes residing on plant leaf surfaces for maintaining plant health have gained increasing recognition. However, in desert ecosystems, knowledge about the variety, composition, and coexistence patterns of microbial communiti…
View article: Ant invasion in China: An in-depth analysis of the country's ongoing battle with exotic ants
Ant invasion in China: An in-depth analysis of the country's ongoing battle with exotic ants Open
The invasion of exotic ant species in China presents significant challenges to ecosystems, agriculture, and the economy. This paper provides an in-depth analysis of China's ongoing battle with exotic ants, examining the factors contributin…
View article: Beneath the Surface: Investigating soil microbial and metazoa communities at various depths in a natural desert ecosystem inhabited by Karelinia caspia
Beneath the Surface: Investigating soil microbial and metazoa communities at various depths in a natural desert ecosystem inhabited by Karelinia caspia Open
Soil organisms play a pivotal role in terrestrial ecosystems, sparking growing curiosity about the comprehensive diversity of subterranean biota across large ecological levels. Soil inhabitants’ exhibit varied responses to soil physicochem…
View article: Sustainable Pest Management in Date Palm Ecosystems: Unveiling the Ecological Dynamics of Red Palm Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Infestations
Sustainable Pest Management in Date Palm Ecosystems: Unveiling the Ecological Dynamics of Red Palm Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Infestations Open
The red palm weevil (RPW) poses a significant threat to date palm ecosystems, highlighting the necessity of sustainable pest management strategies that carefully consider the delicate ecological balance within these environments. This comp…
View article: A Review of Interactions between Plants and Whitefly-Transmitted Begomoviruses
A Review of Interactions between Plants and Whitefly-Transmitted Begomoviruses Open
The transmission of plant viruses from infected to healthy host plants is a process in which insects play a major role, using various transmission strategies. Environmental factors have an impact on the transmission of viruses and the subs…
View article: Correction to: Jasmonic acid boosts the salt tolerance of kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) by upregulating its osmolytes and antioxidant mechanism
Correction to: Jasmonic acid boosts the salt tolerance of kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) by upregulating its osmolytes and antioxidant mechanism Open
View article: First report of the genus Elymana (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae) from the Indian subcontinent, with a re-description of Elymana sulphurella (Zetterstedt)
First report of the genus Elymana (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae) from the Indian subcontinent, with a re-description of Elymana sulphurella (Zetterstedt) Open
The leafhopper genus Elymana DeLong, 1936 (Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae: Cicadulini) is reported for the first time from the Indian subcontinent (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan) with the redescription and first photographic illustr…
View article: SNARE Protein Snc1 Is Essential for Vesicle Trafficking, Membrane Fusion and Protein Secretion in Fungi
SNARE Protein Snc1 Is Essential for Vesicle Trafficking, Membrane Fusion and Protein Secretion in Fungi Open
Fungi are an important group of microorganisms that play crucial roles in a variety of ecological and biotechnological processes. Fungi depend on intracellular protein trafficking, which involves moving proteins from their site of synthesi…
View article: Effects of different tillage systems and mowing time on nutrient accumulation and forage nutritive value of Cyperus esculentus
Effects of different tillage systems and mowing time on nutrient accumulation and forage nutritive value of Cyperus esculentus Open
Revealing the complex relationships between management practices, crop growth, forage nutritive value and soil quality will facilitate the development of more sustainable agricultural and livestock production systems. Cyperus esculentus is…
View article: Impact of Cadmium Stress on Growth and Physio-Biochemical Attributes of Eruca sativa Mill
Impact of Cadmium Stress on Growth and Physio-Biochemical Attributes of Eruca sativa Mill Open
Plants may experience adverse effects from Cadmium (Cd). As a result of its toxicity and mobility within the soil-plant continuum, it is attracting the attention of soil scientists and plant nutritionists. In this study, we subjected young…
View article: Jasmonic Acid Boosts Physio-Biochemical Activities in Grewia asiatica L. under Drought Stress
Jasmonic Acid Boosts Physio-Biochemical Activities in Grewia asiatica L. under Drought Stress Open
It has been shown that jasmonic acid (JA) can alleviate drought stress. Nevertheless, there are still many questions regarding the JA-induced physiological and biochemical mechanisms that underlie the adaptation of plants to drought stress…
View article: MicroRNAs Mediated Plant Responses to Salt Stress
MicroRNAs Mediated Plant Responses to Salt Stress Open
One of the most damaging issues to cultivatable land is soil salinity. While salt stress influences plant growth and yields at low to moderate levels, severe salt stress is harmful to plant growth. Mineral shortages and toxicities frequent…
View article: Landscape Composition and Soil Physical–Chemical Properties Drive the Assemblages of Bacteria and Fungi in Conventional Vegetable Fields
Landscape Composition and Soil Physical–Chemical Properties Drive the Assemblages of Bacteria and Fungi in Conventional Vegetable Fields Open
The soil microbiome is crucial for improving the services and functioning of agroecosystems. Numerous studies have demonstrated the potential of soil physical–chemical properties in driving the belowground microbial assemblages in differen…
View article: MicroRNA Mediated Plant Responses to Nutrient Stress
MicroRNA Mediated Plant Responses to Nutrient Stress Open
To complete their life cycles, plants require several minerals that are found in soil. Plant growth and development can be affected by nutrient shortages or high nutrient availability. Several adaptations and evolutionary changes have enab…
View article: Comprehensive Detoxification Mechanism Assessment of Red Imported Fire Ant (Solenopsis invicta) against Indoxacarb
Comprehensive Detoxification Mechanism Assessment of Red Imported Fire Ant (Solenopsis invicta) against Indoxacarb Open
The red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) is one of the deadliest invasive ant species that threatens the world by disrupting biodiversity, important functions within a natural ecosystem, and community structure. They are responsible …
View article: Sugarcane cultivars manipulate rhizosphere bacterial communities’ structure and composition of agriculturally important keystone taxa
Sugarcane cultivars manipulate rhizosphere bacterial communities’ structure and composition of agriculturally important keystone taxa Open
View article: Effectiveness of Entomopathogenic Fungi on Immature Stages and Feeding Performance of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Larvae
Effectiveness of Entomopathogenic Fungi on Immature Stages and Feeding Performance of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Larvae Open
Maize is a major staple crop in China, and the sustainable productivity of this primary crop has been recently threatened by fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, invasion. The five fungal isolates, Aspergillus sp. BM-3 and SE-2-1, C…
View article: Responses of Enterococcus faecalis resistance and cytolysin up-regulation to nutrients in constructed mesocosms
Responses of Enterococcus faecalis resistance and cytolysin up-regulation to nutrients in constructed mesocosms Open
Spreading of multidrug-resistant bacteria has become a growing and significant threat to environmental and public health. Our understanding of environmental variables such as nutrients which contribute to the dissemination of antibiotic re…
View article: Heterologous expression and characterization of glycoside hydrolase with its potential applications in hyperthermic environment
Heterologous expression and characterization of glycoside hydrolase with its potential applications in hyperthermic environment Open
With the progressive focus on renewable energy via biofuels production from lignocellulosic biomass, cellulases are the key enzymes that play a fundamental role in this regard. This study aims to unravel the characteristics of Thermotoga m…
View article: Continuous Sugarcane Planting Negatively Impacts Soil Microbial Community Structure, Soil Fertility, and Sugarcane Agronomic Parameters
Continuous Sugarcane Planting Negatively Impacts Soil Microbial Community Structure, Soil Fertility, and Sugarcane Agronomic Parameters Open
Continuous planting has a negative impact on sugarcane plant growth and reduces global sugarcane crop production, including in China. The response of soil bacteria, fungal, and arbuscular mycorrhizae (AM) fungal communities to continuous s…
View article: Differential response of soil microbial and animal communities along the chronosequence of Cunninghamia lanceolata at different soil depth levels in subtropical forest ecosystem
Differential response of soil microbial and animal communities along the chronosequence of Cunninghamia lanceolata at different soil depth levels in subtropical forest ecosystem Open