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{"title":"Synergy of La and low-dose LG2 for alleviating aphid stress in sorghum: A novel strategy for reduced chemical input","authors":"Qiang Ma,&nbsp;Jin Jia,&nbsp;Bo Tian,&nbsp;Peng Zhang,&nbsp;Lei Jian,&nbsp;Yutao Shao","doi":"10.1016/j.cpb.2026.100580","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cpb.2026.100580","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To devise an efficient and low-toxicity strategy for aphid control, this study assessed the impacts of five spray treatments on sorghum exposed to 48-hour aphid stress. The treatments included lanthanum (La) alone, dimethoate (LG1) alone, La+LG2, La+LG3, and La+LG4. Among them, the La+LG2 treatment exhibited the most superior performance. La+LG2 significantly enhanced plant growth, as evidenced by increases in plant height, fresh weight, and dry weight. It also reduced cell membrane damage, as indicated by lower malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and relative electrical conductivity. In terms of photosynthesis, La+LG2 elevated the P-phase fluorescence intensity of the OJIP curve, improved the maximum quantum yield of photosystem II (Fv/Fm), optimized the energy distribution within photosystem II (increasing electron transport flux per reaction center, ETO/RC, and trapped energy flux per reaction center, TRO/RC, while decreasing absorbed energy flux per reaction center, ABS/RC, and dissipated energy flux per reaction center, DIO/RC), and promoted pigment synthesis. Additionally, La+LG2 alleviated oxidative damage by activating enzymatic antioxidants, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX). It also optimized the ascorbic acid-glutathione (ASA-GSH) cycle to scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS) and maintain redox homeostasis. Meanwhile, at the molecular level, La+LG2 constructed a dual-regulatory network to enhance photosynthetic efficiency and maintain the homeostasis of reactive oxygen species (ROS). This was accomplished via the synergistic activation of photosynthesis-related genes and the differential regulation of respiratory burst oxidase homolog (Rboh) family genes. Overall, La+LG2 achieved an efficacy comparable to that of high-dose LG1 but with reduced chemical input. This reveals a multi-targeted stress regulation mechanism and provides theoretical support for the synergistic pest control strategy combining rare earth elements and low-toxicity agents, as well as for agricultural efforts to reduce pesticide use.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38090,"journal":{"name":"Current Plant Biology","volume":"45 ","pages":"Article 100580"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145976599","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Microbial volatile organic compounds reshape plant hormonal networks and root herbivore defense","authors":"Nipapan Kanjana ,&nbsp;Penghui Guo ,&nbsp;Zetian Deng ,&nbsp;Muhammad Afaq Ahmed ,&nbsp;Ismail Shah ,&nbsp;Lisheng Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.cpb.2026.100584","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cpb.2026.100584","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Root-feeding herbivores impose substantial constraints on plant performance, yet the chemical signals coordinating belowground defence remain poorly resolved. Microbial volatile organic compounds (mVOCs)—highly diffusible metabolites produced by rhizosphere and endophytic microbes—have emerged as pivotal regulators of plant immunity and development. Recent evidence shows that specific mVOCs modulate jasmonic acid, salicylic acid, ethylene, auxin, and ROS-associated pathways, thereby reprogramming root architecture and priming defence responses during herbivore attack. Despite these advances, major mechanistic gaps persist, including how plants perceive mVOCs, how soil physicochemical conditions shape their diffusion and bioactivity, and how mVOCs integrate with plant-derived volatiles and metabolites to coordinate systemic signalling. Moreover, the roles of mVOCs in mediating multitrophic interactions—particularly their influence on root herbivore behaviour, microbial recruitment, and defence hormone crosstalk—remain largely unexplored. This review synthesizes current advances in mVOC biology and proposes conceptual frameworks linking microbial volatilomes to plant hormonal networks and belowground herbivore defence. A deeper understanding of these hidden chemical dialogues will inform strategies for enhancing crop resilience and developing sustainable root pest management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38090,"journal":{"name":"Current Plant Biology","volume":"45 ","pages":"Article 100584"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146037457","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Floral ontogeny and development of the model plant Nicotiana benthamiana","authors":"Sandra Bretones,&nbsp;Teresa Barragán-Lozano,&nbsp;Salvador Núñez-Escánez,&nbsp;Rafael Lozano,&nbsp;Fernando J. Yuste-Lisbona","doi":"10.1016/j.cpb.2025.100578","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cpb.2025.100578","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Nicotiana benthamiana</em> is a model plant species widely used in molecular biology and biotechnology; however, it has historically lacked a detailed morphological framework for floral development. Here, we present a comprehensive characterization of <em>N. benthamiana</em> flower ontogeny, defining 14 floral stages from floral meristem initiation to anthesis. Using stereo- and scanning electron microscopy, we document the acropetal sequence of floral organ initiation and differentiation across four concentric whorls. Each stage is marked by distinct morphological features, starting with the domed floral meristem (Stage 1). Sepal primordia emerge first (Stage 2), followed by petal and stamen primordia (Stages 4 and 5), and two carpel primordia appear by Stage 6 to initiate gynoecium development. Through mid-development (Stages 6–8), petals and stamens expand within an enclosing calyx, while carpels remain unfused. By Stage 9, carpel fusion forms a single ovary with a differentiating stigma. Subsequent stages feature rapid elongation of petals and stamens, and partial calyx separation (Stages 11–12), allowing emergence of the corolla tube and style. Anthesis occurs at Stage 14, when the corolla lobes fully spread, exposing the mature reproductive organs. In parallel, we describe the coordinated development of male and female gametophytes, and further characterize post-anthesis fruit development, from fruit set through capsule maturation and dehiscence, thus completing the full reproductive cycle. This ontogenetic framework serves as a foundational reference for genetic and comparative development studies on flower organogenesis, reinforcing <em>N. benthamiana</em> as a versatile model system for Solanaceae research and a valuable tool for translational crop improvement.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38090,"journal":{"name":"Current Plant Biology","volume":"45 ","pages":"Article 100578"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145925056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Towards epigenetics in sugar beet – the ONT based reference 5mC methylome of Beta vulgaris ssp. vulgaris","authors":"Muriel Wulfhorst ,&nbsp;Katharina Sielemann ,&nbsp;Nicola Schmidt ,&nbsp;Prisca Viehöver ,&nbsp;Aaron Kolbecher ,&nbsp;Frank Johannes ,&nbsp;Vinicius Vilperte ,&nbsp;Britta Schulz ,&nbsp;Tony Heitkam ,&nbsp;Daniela Holtgräwe","doi":"10.1016/j.cpb.2026.100583","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cpb.2026.100583","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation, influence phenotypic plasticity and affect numerous plant traits. Genome-wide DNA methylation patterns differ among cell types, species, and developmental stages. Still, it remains poorly understood in non-model plants. Thus, the potential of epigenetic breeding approaches targeting DNA methylation in crop plants is not fully realised. This study focuses on sugar beet (<em>Beta vulgaris</em> L. ssp. <em>vulgaris</em>) and comprises the first long read-based reference DNA methylome for this species, generated using Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) sequencing. The detection of 5-methyl cytosine (5mC) in the three sequence contexts (CG, CHG, and CHH) was performed with DeepSignal-plant. The 5mCartograph tool was developed to provide a detailed overview of 5mC methylation probabilities: A genome-wide 5mC reference methylome was established for the genotype KWS2320, including gene- and repeat-specific analyses and the identification of 2088 gene body methylated (gbM) genes, while 10,839 genes remained unmethylated. Genome-wide analysis re-detected more than 99 % of the 204.8 Mio reference cytosines, based on ONT read sets of at least 17.5 × mapped genome coverage. Of these cytosines, 14.5 % were classified as ‘highly methylated’ in young sugar beet leaves. Methylation levels followed typical plant patterns, being highest in CG (89.8 %), followed by CHG (62.8 %) and CHH (10.1 %) context. This detailed methylome provides a robust foundation for future studies - such as epi-pangenome generation - and supports potential breeding applications in crop improvement.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38090,"journal":{"name":"Current Plant Biology","volume":"45 ","pages":"Article 100583"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146037409","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Systematic Review of Plant AQPs: Molecular mechanisms, intracellular trafficking, and emerging roles in stress adaptation","authors":"Diego Fernando Nieto-Giraldo ,&nbsp;Javier Torres-Osorio ,&nbsp;José Mauricio Rodas Rodríguez","doi":"10.1016/j.cpb.2026.100586","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cpb.2026.100586","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Aquaporins (AQPs) are integral membrane proteins that play essential roles in maintaining water and solute homeostasis across all domains of life. In plants, more than 30 AQP isoforms are commonly expressed, each displaying distinct spatial and temporal patterns depending on cell type, membrane localization, and developmental stage. This systematic review traces the historical development of plant AQP research, with particular emphasis on the mechanisms regulating their activity, including structural and conformational modifications as well as transcriptomic regulation, which modulates AQP abundance and function in response to environmental and physiological cues. The review highlights the physiological roles of AQPs and their contribution to adaptation under diverse physiological stresses, drawing on evidence from 229 publications spanning 1992–2025. Following the PRISMA protocol and through bibliometric analysis, current knowledge is synthesized regarding cell-specific AQP functions, subfamily-specific modulation, and interactions with hormonal signaling pathways. Emerging evidence for AQPs as cation channels is also discussed, alongside the insights provided by transcriptomic studies into AQP regulation under stress conditions. By integrating historical context with an updated critical synthesis, this review underscores the complexity and versatility of plant AQPs and the multilayered regulatory networks that govern their activity, while identifying persistent knowledge gaps and avenues for future research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38090,"journal":{"name":"Current Plant Biology","volume":"45 ","pages":"Article 100586"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146076925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exogenous priming and manipulation of metabolic/regulatory genes for crop stress tolerance","authors":"Sunil Kumar Sahu ,&nbsp;Manish Kumar Patel,&nbsp;Avinash Mishra","doi":"10.1016/j.cpb.2025.100572","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cpb.2025.100572","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Environmental stresses pose unprecedented threats to global food security, imperiling crop yields across diverse agroecological zones and demanding innovative intervention strategies. The articles compiled in this special issue of Current Plant Biology collectively demonstrate that exogenous priming and genetic manipulation of metabolic/regulatory genes represent powerful, complementary approaches for enhancing crop resilience to abiotic and biotic stresses. Through the integration of chemical elicitors, microbial priming agents, and targeted genetic modifications, the contributions herein illuminate molecular pathways underlying stress adaptation and provide practical frameworks for advancing climate-resilient agriculture.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38090,"journal":{"name":"Current Plant Biology","volume":"45 ","pages":"Article 100572"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146187336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dissecting specialized metabolism in space: A MALDI-MSI atlas of Amaryllidaceae alkaloids in Hippeastrum papilio (Ravenna) Van Scheepen","authors":"Nuwan Sameera Liyanage ,&nbsp;Natacha Mérindol ,&nbsp;Sajjad Sobhanverdi ,&nbsp;Kenneth Munk Pedersen ,&nbsp;Christian Janfelt ,&nbsp;Isabel Desgagné-Penix","doi":"10.1016/j.cpb.2026.100579","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cpb.2026.100579","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Amaryllidoideae produce specific specialized metabolites called Amaryllidaceae alkaloids (AAs), known for their pharmacological potential. The spatial distribution and biosynthesis within plant tissues, however, remain poorly understood. This study investigates organ- and tissue-specific localization in <em>Hippeastrum papilio</em>, from precursors to galanthamine and haemanthamine, using matrix-assisted-laser-desorption/ionization mass-spectrometry-imaging (MALDI-MIS). AAs consistently accumulated in epidermal and vascular tissues; leaves showed uniform distribution across ages and positions, bulbs had higher concentrations in outer-scales and basal-plates, while roots displayed compartmentalized patterns, with galanthamine uniquely abundant in vascular bundles. Haemanthamine and galanthamine were detected in leaf and bulb mucilage, while precursors were scarce. Multivariate analyses revealed that precursors clustered separately from end-products, enriched in middle-scales and apical leaves of bulbs. Nonetheless, biosynthetic intermediates occurred in all tissues, indicating widespread AA biosynthesis. Transcript profiling confirmed differential expression of biosynthetic genes across leaves, bulbs, and roots, consistent with the widespread and multi-organ biosynthesis of AAs revealed by MSI. These findings suggest a coordinated metabolic network in <em>H</em>. <em>papilio</em>, challenging existing hypotheses on organ-specific AA biosynthesis and hinting at the transport of end products. This study refines current models of alkaloid biosynthesis and underscores the value of <em>H. papilio</em> as a promising resource for sustainable production of therapeutic AAs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38090,"journal":{"name":"Current Plant Biology","volume":"45 ","pages":"Article 100579"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145925057","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis of 1-MCP-induced disease resistance in Korla fragrant pear","authors":"Qi Zhang,&nbsp;Shuai Huang,&nbsp;Shifeng Cao,&nbsp;Xuewen Li,&nbsp;Xuemei Zhang,&nbsp;Yating Zhao,&nbsp;Yaxin Lei,&nbsp;Jing Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.cpb.2025.100576","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cpb.2025.100576","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The effects of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on <em>Aspergillus niger (A. niger)</em>-infested Korla fragrant pears using transcriptomics and metabolomics were investigated. Differentially expressed genes were highly enriched in metabolic pathways associated with disease resistance, such as phenylpropanoid biosynthesis, fatty acid synthesis pathway, etc., under control and 1-MCP treatment conditions. Metabolomic analyses revealed differentially accumulated metabolites associated with 120 d and 210 d; phenylacetylglutamine, stearic acid, and so on were found to be accumulated at higher levels at these time points. Further analysis showed that 1-MCP treatment was associated with increased activities of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, peroxidase, 4-coumarate-CoA ligase, and fatty acid desaturase, as well as the content of lignin, flavonoids, and total phenolics, and was associated with up-regulated expression of the encoded genes. In addition, 1-MCP treatment was associated with decreased relative membrane permeability and malondialdehyde content, and was associated with changes in IUFA and U/S of the pericarp cell membrane. In conclusion, 1-MCP treatment is associated with enhanced disease resistance of pear against <em>A. niger</em> infestation, and this association is linked to changes in membrane lipid metabolism and phenylpropane metabolism.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38090,"journal":{"name":"Current Plant Biology","volume":"45 ","pages":"Article 100576"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145925055","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Multi-sensor information fusion to characterise 3D spatial distribution of water stress in strawberries","authors":"Xing Xinyu ,&nbsp;Li Yinglun ,&nbsp;Gou Wenbo ,&nbsp;Yang Si ,&nbsp;Wen Weiliang ,&nbsp;Zuo Qiang ,&nbsp;Tan Xi ,&nbsp;Zhao Jinling ,&nbsp;Guo Xinyu","doi":"10.1016/j.cpb.2026.100581","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cpb.2026.100581","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Moisture plays a critical role in crop growth and development, making accurate, efficient, and non-destructive detection and monitoring of crop water stress essential for advancing crop science research and optimizing production management. Traditional non-destructive methods for monitoring water stress primarily rely on color imaging or partial 2D spectral analysis. However, these methods are limited to two-dimensional features and fail to capture the spatial variability of water stress within the three-dimensional canopy structure of crops. To address this limitation, this study integrates RGB-D cameras and thermal infrared cameras and introduces a method for calculating the 3D spatial distribution characteristics of crop water stress using RGB-D-T fusion analysis. This approach enables high-precision detection and analysis of water stress in strawberry plants. An RGB-D-T acquisition system was designed and implemented to collect RGB images, depth images, and thermal infrared images of strawberries subjected to different moisture gradient treatments. Using the YOLOv8-seg deep learning model, semantic segmentation of the crop canopy and the wet reference surface was performed. The segmentation results were fused with 3D point cloud data to generate a 3D dataset incorporating temperature, color, and semantic information. Subsequently, the three-dimensional distribution characteristics and dynamic changes in the canopy water stress index (CWSI) of strawberry plants were analyzed under varying moisture conditions. The results demonstrated that under low moisture gradients (15 %–30 %), the CWSI value increased significantly and exhibited a concentrated distribution, indicating severe water stress. Conversely, under high moisture gradients (75 %–90 %), the CWSI value approached zero, reflecting sufficient water supply and complete stress alleviation. Additionally, the study highlighted the variation in the temperature difference between strawberry leaves and the surrounding air, confirming the sensitivity of strawberries to water stress across different reproductive stages. The response to water deficit was most pronounced during the growth phase. By fusing multi-source data, this study achieves 3D visualization and precise quantification of water stress in strawberries, providing innovative insights and technical support for precision irrigation and crop phenotyping research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38090,"journal":{"name":"Current Plant Biology","volume":"45 ","pages":"Article 100581"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146077678","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rhizosphere engineering for improved plant–beneficial microbe interactions: Concepts and some remaining questions","authors":"Israel D.K. Agorsor","doi":"10.1016/j.cpb.2025.100575","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cpb.2025.100575","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rhizosphere, often defined as the narrow layer of soil around plant roots, is a hotbed of microbial activity and is enriched with plant-derived metabolites that shape the root-associated microbiome. Several species of free-living rhizosphere microbes (known as rhizobacteria) have been identified in laboratory and small-scale experiments that enhance plant growth and adaptation to challenging environments. However, efforts to utilize these beneficial microbes on large scales have not always produced the anticipated results. A key bottleneck is the low rhizosphere competence of many of these rhizobacteria, described as their inability to effectively outcompete other soil-resident microbes and to colonize and thrive in the rhizosphere. Yet, root exudates contain metabolites that select for beneficial microbes, suggesting that the rhizosphere could be engineered to enable beneficial microbes applied in the field overcome their low rhizosphere competence and ultimately improve plant performance. This Review summarizes our current knowledge of how root exudates modulate root–microbe associations and discusses some outstanding questions, namely: (i) whether root exudation profiles could be rationally engineered to enhance the accumulation of specific metabolites in the rhizosphere to promote plant–beneficial microbe interactions, and the challenges that may come with this endeavour, and (ii) whether root exudation can be temporally engineered to benefit the plant at different developmental stages. Opportunities for rhizosphere engineering based on the dynamic nature of root exudate compositions are briefly discussed. Thus, this Review largely focuses on the significant promise of rhizosphere engineering to promote effective plant–beneficial microbe associations for improved plant performance and yield, while highlighting some potential pitfalls.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38090,"journal":{"name":"Current Plant Biology","volume":"45 ","pages":"Article 100575"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145691787","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}