Plant microbiomes and sustainable agriculture: Deciphering the plant microbiome and its role in nutrient supply and plant immunity has great potential to reduce the use of fertilizers and biocides in agriculture

EMBO Rep. 2016 Dec;17(12):1696-1699. doi: 10.15252/embr.201643476. Epub 2016 Oct 24.

Abstract

Plant microbiota play a crucial role by helping their host plant extract nutrients and defend against pathogens. Understanding these mutually beneficial relationships can greatly improve sustainable agriculture.

MeSH terms

  • Agriculture / methods*
  • Agriculture / trends
  • Disinfectants
  • Fabaceae / microbiology
  • Fabaceae / physiology
  • Fertilizers*
  • Microbiota*
  • Mycorrhizae / physiology
  • Plant Immunity*
  • Plants / microbiology*
  • Symbiosis

Substances

  • Disinfectants
  • Fertilizers