The contributions of biotic lines of defence to improving plant disease suppression in soils: A review

The majority of plant infections caused by pathogens takes place beneath the soil surface. Soil borne pathogens' attack on food crops could result in shortage of food supply and increase in economic losses. Every soil harbors certain peculiar microbial communities comprising bacteria, fungi, archaea, viruses and others that could participate in plants’ defense. Plants and its holobiont interact to enhance plant tolerance to biotic stress. The...