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Gene Editing and Transformation Strategies for Engineering Drought‐Tolerant Legumes

Legume Science, Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Legumes play a vital role in agriculture, nutrition, and the economy, but their production faces significant threats. Among these, drought and its unpredictability will be the most damaging constraint in the coming decades. Enhancing drought tolerance is essential for resilient and sustainable legume cultivation, and genetic engineering ...
Andrea Fernandez‐Gutierrez, Shaun J. Curtin, Juan J. Gutierrez‐Gonzalez   +2 more
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Ozonated irrigation in vineyards: limited effects on soil bacterial and fungal microbiota

Pest Management Science, Volume 82, Issue 3, Page 2746-2757, March 2026.
Irrigation with ozonated water caused slight changes in bacterial composition but did not significantly affect microbial diversity, beneficial microbes (plant growth‐promoting bacteria, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi), or grapevine trunk disease‐related pathogens.
David Labarga, Andreu Mairata, Miguel Puelles, David Gramaje, Alícia Pou   +4 more
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Plant-soil feedbacks and competitive interactions between invasive Bromus diandrus and native forb species [PDF]

, 2015
Allen, Edith B, Hilbig, Bridget E
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Soil Properties and Plant Species Identity Independently Influence Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal Composition Across Lowland Tropical Forests

Biotropica, Volume 58, Issue 2, March 2026.
We found that plant species identity and soil properties, especially soil phosphorus availability, independently structured arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal (AMF) community composition in tropical forests across central Panama. We also found that soil nutrient availability may mediate the interaction networks between plants and AMF. ABSTRACT Plant species
Mareli Sánchez‐Juliá, Blaine D. Martin, Iker R. Yturralde, Sunshine A. Van Bael   +3 more
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In‐Field Evaluation of Triticum spelta and Triticum aestivum Performance Under Contrasting Irrigation Regimes and Farming Systems: Impact on Yield, Grain Quality and Soil Microbiota

Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, Volume 212, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Drought is a major abiotic stress affecting crop yields worldwide. Similarly, organic practices have been reported to enhance soil health and microbial diversity, influencing crop growth and yield. Given its drought tolerance, spelt (Triticum spelta) has been proposed as a resilient alternative to wheat (Triticum aestivum).
Xabier Simón Martínez‐Goñi, Asier Cámara, Jon Miranda‐Apodaca, Iratxe Zarraonaindia, Usue Pérez‐López   +4 more
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Global divergence in plant and mycorrhizal fungal diversity hotspots

Nature Communications
Environmental protection strategies often rely on aboveground biodiversity indicators for prioritising conservation efforts. However, substantial biodiversity exists belowground, and it remains unclear whether aboveground diversity hotspots are ...
Laura G. van Galen, Justin D. Stewart, Clara Qin, Adriana Corrales, Bethan F. Manley, E. Toby Kiers, Thomas W. Crowther, Michael E. Van Nuland   +7 more
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Leaf litter and fine roots have distinct effects on particulate and mineral‐associated soil organic matter in a tree common garden

New Phytologist, Volume 249, Issue 5, Page 2263-2272, March 2026.
Summary Soil organic matter (SOM) is primarily derived from leaf and root inputs, but the relative contributions of each are difficult to study without the use of isotopic tracers. Furthermore, associations between trees and mycorrhizal fungi can influence the production and persistence of SOM.
Ashley Lang, Rachel A. King, Jamie Pullen, Catherine Fahey, John D. Parker, Richard P. Phillips   +5 more
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Microneedle‐Based Biofertilizer Delivery Improves Plant Growth Through Microbiome Engineering

Advanced Functional Materials, Volume 36, Issue 13, 12 February 2026.
This figure shows how microneedles are used to deliver biofertilizers to enhance plant growth through microbial migration, metabolic reprogramming, and changes in plant endogenous microbiome. Abstract This study presents a microneedle‐based system for the delivery of rhizospheric biofertilizers into plant tissues to enhance growth.
Zhicheng Le, Sevugan Mayalagu, Cheng‐Yen Chen, Raktim Bhattacharya, Abhishek Gupta, Jingyuan Li, Zhi Wei Norman Teo, Yufeng Shou, Arya Gopinath MP, Danni Zhong, Tedrick Thomas Salim Lew, Hao Yu, Naweed I. Naqvi, Sanjay Swarup, Andy Tay   +14 more
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Soil Fauna Alter the Relationship Between Plant Litter Diversity and Microbial Communities in Mixed Litter Decomposition

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 2, February 2026.
This study reveals a complex interplay among litter diversity, soil fauna, and microbial communities in subtropical forests. Soil fauna not only significantly affect microbial biomass and community composition, but also mitigate the negative effects of plant diversity on bacterial communities and reverse the associations between specific microbes and ...
Pengpeng Dou, Dunmei Lin
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Urbanization and Spatial Aggregation Impair Multifunctionality in Urban Vacant Lots

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 2, February 2026.
This study provides the first assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem multifunctionality in urban vacant lots. Although urbanization and spatial aggregation of vacant lots impaired multifunctionality, soil moisture improved it. ABSTRACT Urban shrinkage, driven by population decline rather than expansion, is an emerging concern in many developed ...
Yuki Iwachido, Himari Katsuhara, Kaho Maehara, Mahoro Tomitaka, Kensuke Seto, Shun Nonaka, Masayuki Ushio, Maiko Kagami, Takehiro Sasaki   +8 more
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