Beyond the surface: exploring the mycobiome of Norway spruce under drought stress and with Heterobasidion parviporum.

ABSTRACT: The mycobiome, comprising fungi inhabiting plants, potentially plays a crucial role in tree health and survival amidst environmental stressors like climate change and pathogenic fungi. Understanding the intricate relationships between trees and their microbial communities is essential for developing effective strategies to bolster the resilience and well-being of forest ecosystems as we adopt more sustainable forest management practices. The mycobiome can be considered an integral aspect of a tree's biology, closely linked to its genotype. To explore the influence of host genetics and environmental factors on fungal composition, we examined the mycobiome associated with phloem and roots of Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) cuttings under varying watering conditions. To test the "myco

SUBMITTER: Durodola B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10655427 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature