Characterization of differences in seed endophytic microbiome in conventional and organic rice by amplicon-based sequencing and culturing methods.

ABSTRACT: The seed serves as the primary source for establishing microbial populations in plants across subsequent generations, influencing plant growth and overall health. Cropping conditions, especially farming practices, can influence the composition and functionality of the seed microbiome. Very little is known about the differences in seed microbiome between organic and conventional production systems. In this study, we characterized the endophytic microbial populations in seeds of rice grown under organic and conventional management practices through culture-dependent and -independent analyses. The V4 region of 16S rRNA was used for bacterial taxa identification, and the ITS1 region was used for the identification of fungal taxa. Our results revealed significantly higher Shannon and Simpson in

SUBMITTER: Khanal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11448069 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature