The Molecular Research of Plant and Microbial Communities
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Plant Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2024 | Viewed by 1432
Special Issue Editor
Interests: microbiome and mycobiome of soil and plant rhizosphere; endorhizosphere; next generation sequencing; soil and plant biodiversity
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The aim of this Special Issue is to present the latest achievements in research in the field of plant and microbial communities (metagenomics, metataxonomics, metatranscriptomics, metabolomics, molecular biology, and interactions between micro- and macroorganisms in various environments). Metagenomic tools make it possible to test all populations of microorganisms found in a given environment and are inextricably linked with bioinformatics research and data analysis. The variety of microorganisms associated with plant roots is enormous, amounting to tens of thousands of species. This complex microbial community, also called the second plant genome, is essential for plant health and productivity. Over the last few years, there has been significant progress in research into the structure and dynamics of the microbial sphere of the rhizosphere. In general, rhizosphere microorganisms promote plant growth directly by providing plants with minerals such as nitrogen and phosphorus and by synthesizing growth regulators, as well as indirectly, by inhibiting the development of various plant pathogens. It allows for the transfer of knowledge and experience to each other, enables the establishment of comprehensive cooperation, and allows for a lively discussion on the most modern research methods.
This Special Issue intends to improve our understanding of the comprehensive diagnosis of the biodiversity of microorganisms. Submissions may consist of research on topics including, but not limited to:
- Genetic diversity among soil microbial communities;
- Metagenomics;
- Metataxonomics;
- Metatranscriptomics;
- Metabolomics;
- Molecular biology;
- Interactions between micro- and macro-organisms in various environments.
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome the submission of research articles and reviews, as well as technical notes and communications, on these related topics.
Prof. Dr. Anna Gałązka
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microbiome and mycobiome of soil and plant rhizosphere
- mycorrhizal fungi
- next-generation sequencing
- soil biodiversity
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