A multifactor analysis of fungal and bacterial community structure in the root microbiome of mature Populus deltoides trees.

ABSTRACT: Bacterial and fungal communities associated with plant roots are central to the host health, survival and growth. However, a robust understanding of the root-microbiome and the factors that drive host associated microbial community structure have remained elusive, especially in mature perennial plants from natural settings. Here, we investigated relationships of bacterial and fungal communities in the rhizosphere and root endosphere of the riparian tree species Populus deltoides, and the influence of soil parameters, environmental properties (host phenotype and aboveground environmental settings), host plant genotype (Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) markers), season (Spring vs. Fall) and geographic setting (at scales from regional watersheds to local riparian zones) on microbial community str

SUBMITTER: Shakya M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3797799 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature