Plant development influences dynamic shifts in the root compartment microbiomes of wild and domesticated finger millet cultivars.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Plant-microbe interactions in the rhizosphere and endosphere are crucial for maintaining plant health and ecosystem dynamics. These interactions are shaped by several factors, including the plant's developmental stage, domestication, and specific root compartments. Different plant cultivars influence unique microbial communities by secreting root exudates that either support beneficial symbionts or inhibit pathogens. This study examined the microbial community structures in the endosphere and rhizosphere of wild-type finger millet and five domesticated cultivars at two developmental stages.

Results

Our results revealed that the plant developmental stage, root compartment, and domestication significantly influence the root-associated microbiomes. Interestingly, onl

SUBMITTER: Dadi FA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12042305 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature