Congratulations to Thomas Argyarich Jefferson, a Master’s student of Biology, on the publication of his latest article entitled “Maize microbiome assembly and engineering: implications for nutrient acquisition, stress resilience, and disease suppression” in Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, a Scopus-indexed Q1 journal, under the supervision of Febri Doni, Ph.D. and Dr. Mia Miranti

This review article discusses how maize-associated microbiota contribute to nutrient acquisition, stress resilience, and disease suppression through various microbial functions, including nitrogen fixation, nutrient solubilization, pathogen suppression, and stress mitigation. It also highlights that maize microbiome assembly is shaped by multiple factors, such as plant compartment identity, host genotype, environmental conditions, developmental stages, and crop management practices. Furthermore, the article explores emerging microbiome-based applications, including synthetic microbial consortia, seed-based delivery systems, and microbiome-informed crop management, as promising strategies to improve nutrient use efficiency and support the development of more resilient and sustainable maize production systems.

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Writer: Thomas Argyarich Jefferson
Editor: Nabiha Fatnunnisa