Symbiotic relationship between <i>Polyporus umbellatus</i> and <i>Armillaria gallica</i> shapes rhizosphere bacterial community structure and promotes fungal growth.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Polyporus umbellatus sclerotium, known for its diuretic properties, relies on a symbiotic association with Armillaria for its growth and quality development. However, the impact of soil microorganisms on this symbiosis remains uncertain and warrants investigation. The primary objective of this research is to characterize the microorganisms capable of enhancing the symbiotic interaction between Armillaria gallica and Polyporus umbellatus sclerotia in the rhizosphere soil.

Methods

Symbiotic cultivation experiments were conducted in woodland habitats with four groups: symbiotic group (Z0), control group (Z1), A. gallica-only group (Z2), and P. umbellatus-only group (Z3). Rhizosphere soil community profiling analysis was conducted u

SUBMITTER: Zhou L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12461091 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature