About this Research Topic
Rhizosphere dynamics modify plant root system architecture for nutrient acquisition. Plant species have divergent strategies to cope with various stimuli, generated by differential nutrient availability, in rhizosphere. One of these strategies is the creation of differential feedbacks to nutrient cycling. Agricultural practices are intensifying the use of chemical sources of plant nutrients, due to increased global food demand, resulting in compromised environmental quality and natural resource conservation. In the era of climate change, agricultural soils are facing the challenges of frequent drought spells and continuous land degradation (soil salinity) events. This calls for a sustainable approach towards rhizosphere management that addresses soil fertility issues at the interface of various environmental constraints such as drought and soil salinization. This approach should focus on exploring rhizosphere dynamics to maximize nutrient acquisition and use efficiency for high crop productivity under the adversities of climate change.
This Research Topic explores processes governing rhizosphere functionality and changes in its dynamic effects as stimulated by differential resource (nutrient and water) inputs. The aim also includes the identification of plant species (cereals, fruits) best suited to differential rhizosphere conditions in terms of adaptability and productivity. Moreover, this Research Topic seeks recommendations for efficient resource (nutrient and water) input taking their maximum utilization and minimal environmental constraint into consideration.
This Research Topic welcomes original research articles and review articles addressing the following:
• Rhizosphere nutrient dynamics: Availability and acquisition by plant roots under drought and salinity stresses
• Rhizosphere control of nutrient-responsive plant root system architecture under drought and salinity stresses
• Dissection of various rhizosphere nutrient pools accessed by plant roots under drought and salinity stresses
• Plant species (cereals and fruits) best adapted to differential rhizosphere functionalities considering the future climate change adversities
This Research Topic explores processes governing rhizosphere functionality and changes in its dynamic effects as stimulated by differential resource (nutrient and water) inputs. The aim also includes the identification of plant species (cereals, fruits) best suited to differential rhizosphere conditions in terms of adaptability and productivity. Moreover, this Research Topic seeks recommendations for efficient resource (nutrient and water) input taking their maximum utilization and minimal environmental constraint into consideration.
This Research Topic welcomes original research articles and review articles addressing the following:
• Rhizosphere nutrient dynamics: Availability and acquisition by plant roots under drought and salinity stresses
• Rhizosphere control of nutrient-responsive plant root system architecture under drought and salinity stresses
• Dissection of various rhizosphere nutrient pools accessed by plant roots under drought and salinity stresses
• Plant species (cereals and fruits) best adapted to differential rhizosphere functionalities considering the future climate change adversities
Keywords: plant nutrient absorption, rhizosphere, soil quality, climate change, sustainability
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