Carbonate-type saline-alkaline stress severely constrains maize production; however, the synergistic response mechanisms between rhizosphere microorganisms and metabolites remain unclear. This study focused on maize fields in the carbonate chernozem region of the Songnen Plain in Northeast China....

Plant-associated microorganisms can be found in various plant niches and plays an important role in the response to environmental stress. For example, foliar fungal endophytes are known for their ability to increase host resistance to insect pests, fungal pathogens a...

Soil salinization severely restricts the growth and yield of crops. It is particularly urgent to find safe and effective measures to reduce soil salinity, improve the soil nutrient environment and achieve the improvement of saline-alkali soil. Beneficial microorganisms in the rhizosphere can acti...

Soil-borne diseases, with their high incidence and frequency in monoculture systems, pose a major challenge in contemporary agricultural production. Intercropping can promote beneficial soil legacy effects, thereby effectively mitigating the occurrence and damage of soil-borne diseases. In this s...