Summary
Root exudates (REs), the secretory carbonaceous metabolites from plant roots play a crucial role in belowground ecosystem dynamics in response to biogeochemical shifts. An intricate pool of primary and secondary metabolites including organic acids, amino acids, peptides, carbohydrates, phenolics, and hormones make REs key influencers of belowground chemical ecology. Their profiles are vulnerable to abiotic and biotic stress, thus potentially hindering beneficial interactions due to stress-induced dysbiosis.As sensitive molecular markers of plant influence on belowground ecosystem functions, REs have significant implications for agro-industrial productivity. Typically, REs mediate critical biotic and abiotic processes, shaping interactions with multiple life forms including soil microbes, i
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