Consistent prokaryotic community patterns along the radial root axis of two Zea mays L. landraces across two distinct field locations.

ABSTRACT: The close interconnection of plants with rhizosphere- and root-associated microorganisms is well recognized, and high expectations are raised for considering their symbioses in the breeding of future crop varieties. However, it is unclear how consistently plant-mediated selection, a potential target in crop breeding, influences microbiome members compared to selection imposed by the agricultural environment. Landraces may have traits shaping their microbiome, which were lost during the breeding of modern varieties, but knowledge about this is scarce. We investigated prokaryotic community composition along the radial root axis of two European maize (Zea mays L.) landraces. A sampling gradient included bulk soil, a distal and proximal rhizosphere fraction, and the root compartment. Ou

SUBMITTER: Tyborski N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11292614 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature