Plant-microbe-soil interactions in the rhizosphere: an evolutionary perspective

By H. Lambers, C. Mougel, B. Jaillard, P. Hinsinger. Plant and Soil, 2009

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Soils are the product of the activities of plants, which supply organic matter and play a pivotal role in weathering rocks and minerals. Many plant species have a distinct ecological amplitude that shows restriction to specific soil types. In the numerous interactions between plants and soil, microorganisms also play a key role. Here we review the existing literature on interactions between plants, microorganisms and soils, and include considerations of evolutionary time scales, where possible. Some of these interactions involve intricate systems of communication, which in the case of symbioses such as the arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis are several hundreds of millions years old; others involve the release of exudates from roots, and other products of rhizodeposition that are used as substrates for soil microorganisms. The possible reasons for the survival value of this loss of carbon over tens or hundreds of millions of years of evolution of higher plants are discussed, taking a cost-benefit approach. Co-evolution of plants and rhizosphere microorganisms is discussed, in the light of known ecological interactions between various partners in terrestrial ecosystems. Finally, the role of higher plants, especially deep-rooted plants and associated microorganisms in the weathering of rocks and minerals, ultimately contributing to pedogenesis, is addressed. We show that rhizosphere processes in the long run are central to biogeochemical cycles, soil formation and Earth history. Major anticipated discoveries will enhance our basic understanding and allow applications of new knowledge to deal with nutrient deficiencies, pests and diseases, and the challenges of increasing global food production and agroecosystem productivity in an environmentally responsible manner.

Subfields: Plant Science

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Arbuscular Mycorrhiza — a Key Component of Sustainable Plant-Soil Ecosystems (2012, background): “The beneficial activities of the rhizosphere microbiota include the increased availability of plant nutrients, improvement of nutrient uptake and protection against root pathogens (Kloepper 1992; Linderman 1992; Glick 1995; Barea et al. 1997, 2002b, 2005b; Faure et al. 2009; Hartmann et al. 2009; Jo”
Below‐ground connections underlying above‐ground food production: a framework for optimising ecological connections in the rhizosphere (2017, background): “Ever since, plants have co-evolved with soil microbes and fauna, and traits that supported beneficial interactions with soil organisms likely incurred a fitness advantage (Lambers et al. 2009).”
Enzyme secretion by ECM fungi and exploitation of mineral nutrients from soil organic matter (2011, background): “ECM evolution has even been related to nutrient-poor conditions with nutrients patchily distributed and often protected from mineralization by surrounding organic material (Lambers et al. 2009; Read and Perez-Moreno 2003).”
Current overview on the study of bacteria in the rhizosphere by modern molecular techniques: a mini‒review (2015, background): “) in the rhizosphere (Compant et al., 2005; Lambers et al., 2009; Singh et al., 2011); however, a considerable interest has been generated in their study and potential use in crop production around the world (Morrisey et al.”
Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria and their potential for biocontrol of phytopathogens (2016, background): “The rhizosphere is an intense interactive zone as the root releases sugars, amino acids and other organic compounds that can be utilised by soil microorganisms, including bacteria, for their viability (Dobbelaere et al., 2003; Singh et al., 2004; Lambers et al., 2009).”
Carbon flow in the rhizosphere: carbon trading at the soil–root interface (2009, background): “Further discussion of this issue can be found in Hartmann et al. (2009), Lambers et al. (2009) and Faure et al. (2009).”
Rhizosphere: biophysics, biogeochemistry and ecological relevance (2009, background): “Roots of higher plants (and their associated microbes) have coevolved with soils as they play a major role in soil formation processes, via a range of physical, chemical and biological processes (Verboom and Pate 2006; Lambers et al. 2009).”
Ecological and functional roles of mycorrhizas in semi-arid ecosystems of Southeast Spain (2011, background): “Microbial activities are particularly relevant at the root-soil interface, the rhizosphere, where microorganisms interact with plants and soil constituents (Dessaux et al., 2010; Giri et al., 2005; Lambers et al., 2009).”
Manipulating the soil microbiome to increase soil health and plant fertility (2012, background): “Evidence showing the importance of coadaptation of plantmicrobial communities in plant health and productivity continues to mount (Badri and Vivanco 2009; Hierro et al. 2005; Lambers et al. 2009; van der Putten et al. 2009; Wardle 2004).”
Acquisition of phosphorus and other poorly mobile nutrients by roots. Where do plant nutrition models fail? (2011, background): “…features that evolved a long time ago in higher plants such as root hairs (Dolan 2001; Menand et al. 2007) and mycorrhizal hyphae (Brundrett 2002; Lambers et al 2009) are indeed of crucial importance for the acquisition of poorly mobile nutrients such as P (Hodge et al. 2010; Jakobsen et al.…”