The Contribution of Phytobiomes for Resilient and Productive Agroecosystems
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant-Crop Biology and Biochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2025 | Viewed by 32
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue "The Contribution of Phytobiomes for Resilient and Productive Agroecosystems" explores the pivotal role of phytobiomes—complex networks of plants, associated microbiomes, and environmental factors—in enhancing crop health and achieving sustainable agricultural practices. Historically, the study of phytobiomes has evolved from understanding individual plant–microbe interactions to recognizing the intricate web of biotic and also abiotic components that influence crop growth and resistance. This Special Issue aims to consolidate cutting-edge research that advances our knowledge of phytobiomes, focusing on their potential to improve crop yield, disease resistance, stress tolerance, and reduce contentious inputs while maintaining crop productivity in changing climates.
We are soliciting original research articles, reviews, and case studies that delve into the mechanisms and causal links through which phytobiomes contribute to crop health. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, functional/ecological aspects of soil, root, shoot and seed microbiomes in agricultural and forestry contexts, host genetic determinants for phytobiome attributes, phtyobiome manipulations, phytobiome data science and precision approaches, and the application of phytobiome knowledge in developing sustainable agricultural technologies. Studies employing novel methodologies, such as metagenomics, date-driven technologies and prediction models and advanced imaging techniques, are particularly welcome.
Dr. Pierre Hohmann
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- plant-associated microbiomes
- plant–microbe interactions, microbial ecology
- metagenomics
- plant–environment feedback
- metagenomic prediction
- microbial inoculation
- SynComs
- stress resistance
- resilient agroecosystems
- sustainable agriculture
