rhizosphere-inhabiting microbes
Plant MicrobiologyEffects of Agricultural Management on Rhizosphere Microbial Structure and Function in Processing Tomato PlantsAgriculture relies, in part, on close linkages between plants and the microorganisms that live in association with plant roots. These rhizosphere bacteria and fungi are distinct from microbial communities found in the rest of the soil and are even more important to plant nutrient uptake and health. Evidence from field studies shows that agricultural management practices such as fertilization and tillage shape microbial communities in...
MinireviewTo Fix or Not To Fix: Controls on Free-Living Nitrogen Fixation in the RhizosphereFree-living nitrogen fixation (FLNF) in the rhizosphere, or N fixation by heterotrophic bacteria living on/near root surfaces, is ubiquitous and a significant source of N in some terrestrial systems. FLNF is also of interest in crop production as an alternative to chemical fertilizer, potentially reducing production costs and ameliorating negative environmental impacts of fertilizer N additions.
- Microbial EcologyGlobal-Scale Structure of the Eelgrass Microbiome