Unlocking the Secrets of Soil: Exploring the Microbiome and Its Applications—Part 2

Abstract

The term “microbiome” refers to a collective assembly of microorganisms within a specific environment, including fungi, bacteria, and viruses, influencing dynamic functions within the system. Microbes play a pivotal role in the production of various food items, wines, and medicinal compounds. Their significance in agriculture and ecology is monumental, which will be explored in this two-part article. In this second part, we’ll discuss the microbiome’s role in plant adaptation and driving the biogeochemical processes in soil across scales, mathematical and statistical modeling of plant–soil–microbe interactions, and areas of future research.