Distinct responses of wheat microbial communities in phyllosphere and rhizosphere to <i>Puccinia striiformis</i> infection.

ABSTRACT: In the plant ecosystem, microbiomes are of great significance in sustaining plant health, participating in multiple physiological activities like nutrient metabolism, stress resistance, and hormone regulation. However, the invasion of pathogens like Puccinia striiformis can disrupt the balance of the plant microbiome, significantly affecting plant growth, development, and metabolism. This study delved into the responses of wheat microbial communities in different niches, namely the phyllosphere and rhizosphere, to P. striiformis infection. The structure of the phyllosphere fungal community was predominantly affected by the wheat variety. The α-diversity of phyllosphere fungi increased with the enhancement of wheat resistance. In the rhizosphere, although the inoculation did n

SUBMITTER: Gao F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12537684 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature