Plant–Microorganisms Symbiosis: Genetic and Molecular Basis of Host Plant’s Choice
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2024) | Viewed by 290
Special Issue Editors
Interests: genetic determinants involved in plant–microorganism interactions for the improvement of agricultural production; plants’ candidate genes involved in adaptation to abiotic stress; rhizosphere; symbiosis
Interests: plant–microbe interaction; arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi; symbiosis; rhizosphere microbiota; plant-growth promoting microorganisms
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
For millions of years, plants and microorganisms have evolved complex signals to communicate and interact, particularly at the root–soil interface. The solid mechanisms of cooperation and of reciprocal fitness improvement are at the basis of the beneficial association named symbiosis.
The most evolutionarily ancient plant-symbioses are established with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, which help to provide host plant with nutrients (such as phosphorus and nitrogen, respectively). Contrarily to the rhizobial symbiosis limited to legumes’ host, AMF form a symbiotic association with a broader range of plants. Nevertheless, and intriguingly, the signaling similarities and overlaps in rhizobial and arbuscular mycorrhizal symbioses are extensive.
Indeed, a strict and controlled partner choice occurs during these and other mutualistic interactions, which indicate several genetic and molecular mechanisms that have co-evolved in both plant and microbes. Furthermore, in the last few years, it has been largely demonstrated that the interaction among plant and microbial genotypes (GxG) is relevant for the partner selection process and symbiotic performance.
This Special Issue aims to collect contributions of studies on the symbiosis established by plant roots and soil microorganisms. The topic includes, but is not limited to, the following: i) the genetic and molecular exploration of partner selection; ii) the role of the host plant’s genetic determinants in symbiotic interactions; iii) the evolutionary dynamics of symbiosis in plants.
Dr. Alice Checcucci
Dr. Alessandra Salvioli Di Fossalunga
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant symbiosis legume
- biological nitrogen-fixation
- AMF
- rhizobia
- bioinoculation
- sustainable agriculture
