Summary
Strigolactones (SLs) function as both hormones within plants and signaling molecules in the rhizosphere, interacting with mycorrhizal fungi and certain weeds. While SLs are known to regulate plant growth and development, their role in interactions with harmful microbes, such as fungi, remains poorly understood. This review explores how SL-based approaches could transform pest and disease management by promoting soil health, with SLs influencing microbial populations depending on their type, profile, and concentration in different plant species. We also address how factors like plant morphology, root structure, environmental conditions, and soil types shape SL-microbe interactions. A deeper understanding of SL biosynthesis pathways across plant species could provide insights into their impa
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