Plant–Microbe Interactions Revisited: Emerging Concepts and Biotechnological Innovations

Dear Colleagues,

Plant–microbe interactions have been pivotal since the beginning of life, and are crucial determinants of plant health and productivity. The exploration of plant interactions with their microbial counterparts, and vice versa, and the knowledge of the basic concepts and mechanisms of interactions, is essential to understanding the ecological roles, plant adaptation and survival in fluctuating climates and stress influences, and plant–microbe–environment interactions.

As a prospective area of research with exciting outcomes, plant–microbe interactions are crucial to understanding the microbial mechanisms of interactions with the plant host, and are the basis for advanced biotechnologies in genome editing, synthetic biology, and RNA interference, powered by omics-assisted technologies and bioinformatics. In addition, the beneficial implications of plant-associated microbes in agriculture, environment subsistence, and resources of high-value products have been at the forefront of addressing global challenges including food demands, rising malnutrition, and healthcare, comprising an integral aspect of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Special Issue aims to attract pertinent, cutting-edge studies that showcase current progress in the research of plant and microbial interactions and bridge knowledge gaps. Research articles, review articles, and short communications that cover all aspects of research relating to plant and microbial interactions, innovative biotechnologies, recent advances, and future potential/scope, are welcome. Research focusing on plant-associated microbiomes is important and especially invited.

Some of the focal points of this Special Issue on plant–microbe interactions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Advanced biotechnologies;
• Bioinformatics;
• Endophytes;
• Mycorrhizae;
• Omics technologies;
• Pathogenesis;
• Plant microbiome;
• Stress biology;
• Symbiosis;
• Synthetic biology;
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

I look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Pragya Tiwari
Guest Editor

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• advanced biotechnologies
• bioinformatics
• endophytes
• mycorrhizae
• omics technologies
• pathogenesis
• plant microbiome
• stress biology
• symbiosis
• synthetic biology
• sustainable development goals (SDGs)