Plants and the rhizosphere microbiome chemical interaction

The use of advanced detection methods and molecular tools enables scientists to unravel a plethora of beneficial interactions between plants and their root microbiota. 

Chemical interactions in the rhizosphere involve different mechanisms, such as organic carbon provision, antimicrobial compounds, and microbiota recruitment signals, which help explain how the diversity of root exudate metabolites shapes microbial community assembly.

Modern high-input agriculture may have diminished the role of this chemical interaction through the use of synthetic inputs (nutrients, pesticides) and modern genotypes.

Harnessing natural mechanisms for agricultural sustainability becomes increasingly viable, potentially helping agriculture to face mounting challenges from environmental issues, climate change, and rising input costs, which are threatening long-term farming viability.

https://www.cell.com/trends/plant-science/fulltext/S1360-1385(25)00164-5

https://sciencemission.com/plants-and-the-rhizosphere-microbiome