Plant-microbial interactions in agriculture and the use of farming systems to improve diversity and productivity

A thorough understanding of the services provided by microorganisms to the agricultural ecosystem is integral to understanding how management systems can improve or deteriorate soil health and production over the long term. Yet it is hampered by the difficulty in measuring the intersection of plant,...

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Published in:AIMS microbiology 2017-01, Vol.3 (2), p.335-353
Main Author: Ishaq, Suzanne L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
bacteria
climate change
farming system
fungi
nutrient exchange
pathogens
phytohormones
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Summary:A thorough understanding of the services provided by microorganisms to the agricultural ecosystem is integral to understanding how management systems can improve or deteriorate soil health and production over the long term. Yet it is hampered by the difficulty in measuring the intersection of plant, microbe, and environment, in no small part because of the situational specificity to some plant-microbial interactions, related to soil moisture, nutrient content, climate, and local diversity. Despite this, perspective on soil microbiota in agricultural settings can inform management practices to improve the sustainability of agricultural production.
ISSN:2471-1888
2471-1888
DOI:10.3934/microbiol.2017.2.335