Editorial for special issue “Microorganisms and food security under climate change scenarios: from taxonomy to host–microbe interactions”
- David Ojcius
- Apr 30
- 1 min read
Highlights
Climate change and environmental stressors are major drivers affecting global food security and agricultural sustainability.
Microbial communities play a central role in nutrient cycling, plant health, and ecosystem resilience.
Climate variability alters microbial diversity, functions, and plant–microbe interactions.
Beneficial microorganisms enhance crop tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses.
Microbiome-based strategies offer sustainable alternatives to chemical inputs in agriculture.
Advances in microbial genomics enable the exploration and application of microbial diversity.
Biological control agents represent eco-friendly solutions for plant disease management.
Integrating microbial taxonomy, ecology, and biotechnology is key to climate-resilient food systems.
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