The composition and structure of bacterial and fungal communities in kiwifruit are influenced by photoselective nets.

ABSTRACT: Photoselective nets in agriculture are typically designed to modify the light spectrum, intensity, and microclimate around crops, influencing plant growth, productivity, and quality. However, knowledge regarding their impact on the microbiota of plants and fruits remains limited. This study assessed the impact of pearl, grey, and yellow photoselective nets on the microbial communities present on kiwifruit surfaces using amplicon high-throughput sequencing of ITS and 16S metagenomic DNA. Kiwifruit pathogens associated with postharvest rot, such as Alternaria, Didymella, and Cladosporium, were significantly more prevalent on kiwis grown without nets. Additionally, different net types influenced microbial diversity, richness, and network structure. Pearl nets promoted bacterial

SUBMITTER: Fernandes P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12744347 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature