Interactions Between Plants and Beneficial Microorganisms
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 819
Special Issue Editor
Interests: plant–microbe interactions; polyamines; functional characterization of genes involved in the response to abiotic stress; glycine rich proteins; dehydrins
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite submissions for the Special Issue "Interactions Between Plants and Beneficial Microorganisms". Studying the interactions between beneficial microorganisms and plants has gained significant importance in biotechnology. These interactions play a crucial role in sustainable agriculture by enhancing plant nutrient uptake, disease resistance, and tolerance to abiotic stress conditions. This Special Issue will focus on recent advances to understand the positive impact of microorganisms on plants. We aim to bring together research exploring the interactions between plant-associated bacteria and fungi, the molecular mechanisms underlying these interactions, and their applications in promoting plant growth and enhancing responses to biotic and abiotic stresses.
Dr. Juan Francisco Jimenez-Bremont
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- plant–microbe interactions
- beneficial microorganisms
- abiotic and biotic stress tolerance
- plant growth promotion
- microbial applications in agriculture
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