Effects of salt stress on plant and rhizosphere bacterial communities, interaction patterns, and functions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Salt stress significantly affects plant growth, and Na⁺ has gained attention for its potential to enhance plant adaptability to saline conditions. However, the interactions between Na⁺, plants, and rhizosphere bacterial communities remain unclear, hindering a deeper understanding of how Na⁺ contributes to plant resilience under salt stress.

Methods

This study aimed to investigate the mechanisms through which Na⁺ promotes alfalfa's adaptation to salt stress by modifying rhizosphere bacterial communities. We examined the metabolic activity and community composition of both plant and rhizosphere bacteria under Na⁺ treatment.

Results and discussion

Our results revealed significant changes in the metabolis

SUBMITTER: Fu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11753915 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature