Defining the cultured and uncultured bacterial fractions in Cannabis seeds.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Seeds provide a unique environment shaped by co-evolutionary processes, hosting diverse microbial communities. While microbiome studies have uncovered an extensive diversity of microorganisms, culture-based approaches remain crucial for understanding microbial potential and functional interactions. However, the factors influencing microbial culturability within seeds are not well understood.

Results

In this study, we investigated the culturing patterns of bacteria inside Cannabis seeds, assessing their phylogenetic diversity, abundance, and putative interactions. Bacteria were cultured from 54 different Cannabis accessions using germinated seeds and a range of nutrient media including those supplemented with Cannabis extracts. The cultured fraction consisted of ta

SUBMITTER: Lobato C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12160407 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature