Selective regulation of endophytic bacteria and gene expression in soybean by water-soluble humic materials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As part of the plant microbiome, endophytic bacteria play an essential role in plant growth and resistance to stress. Water-soluble humic materials (WSHM) is widely used in sustainable agriculture as a natural and non-polluting plant growth regulator to promote the growth of plants and beneficial bacteria. However, the mechanisms of WSHM to promote plant growth and the evidence for commensal endophytic bacteria interaction with their host remain largely unknown. Here, 16S rRNA gene sequencing, transcriptomic analysis, and culture-based methods were used to reveal the underlying mechanisms.

Results

WSHM reduced the alpha diversity of soybean endophytic bacteria, but increased the bacterial interactions and further selectively enriched the potentially beneficial bac

SUBMITTER: Wang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10768371 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature