Insights into quinoa endophytes: core bacterial communities reveal high stability to water stress and genotypic variation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Plant endophytes, comprising non-pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and archaea, inhabit various plant parts, including roots, stems, leaves, and seeds. These microorganisms play a crucial role in plant development by enhancing germination, growth, and stress resilience. Seed endophytes, in particular, represent the most adapted and conserved segment of plant microbiota, significantly influencing the initial stages of plant growth and microbial community establishment. This study investigates the impact of environmental and genotypic factors on the endophytic communities of Chenopodium quinoa Willd. (quinoa), a crop notable for its adaptability and nutritional value.

Results

We aimed to characterize the core endophytic communities in quinoa seeds and roots from two disti

SUBMITTER: Maestro-Gaitan I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11789408 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature