Structural and functional properties of bacterial communities associated with rootless duckweed (Wolffia globosa) and their effect on the Wolffia growth.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rootless duckweed, Wolffia globosa, is emerging as a high-protein and starch biomass resource for various applications. However, the microbiomes and functional properties associated with Wolffia across a wide range of microbial sources remain largely unexamined. This study investigates the structure and functioning of the Wolffia microbiome and its impact on plant growth.

Results

A co-cultivation experiment with axenic W. globosa and bacterial communities derived from various sources revealed varied effects, that municipal wastewater-derived bacterial communities had a more pronounced positive effect on growth of W. globosa compared to those from pond water. 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing found that Beijerinckiaceae, Caulobacteraceae, Comamonadaceae, Methylophilacea

SUBMITTER: Saimee Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12329958 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature