Study of Plant–Microbial Interaction Mechanisms for Soil Health and Crop Production

Dear Colleagues,

The interaction between plants and soil microorganisms is of great significance for soil health and plant growth and development. Plants gain nutrients and improve disease resistance by attracting soil microbes, while soil microbes maintain soil health by providing nutrients and promoting soil biodiversity. The interaction between plants and microorganisms makes it possible for plants to better adapt to the soil environment, increasing growth rate and yield. Therefore, we should pay attention to and make reasonable use of the interaction between plants and soil microorganisms to provide a theoretical and practical basis for agricultural production and soil protection.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to display the latest study results and discuss cutting-edge research as well as to predict the development trends in plants, functional microbes, soil health, and crop growth. Research papers and review articles focusing on recent advances as well as papers presenting perspectives on the interaction between plants and soil, rhizosphere microorganisms, microorganisms and plant growth, and microorganisms and soil health are welcome.

We look forward to receiving your contributions to our Special Issue “Study of Plant–Microbial Interaction Mechanisms for Soil Health and Crop Production”.

Dr. Alin Song
Guest Editor

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• soil microorganism
• soil health
• nutrition cycling