The Leaf Microbiome of Arabidopsis Displays Reproducible Dynamics and Patterns throughout the Growing Season.

ABSTRACT: Leaves are primarily responsible for the plant's photosynthetic activity. Thus, changes in the leaf microbiota, which includes deleterious and beneficial microbes, can have far-reaching effects on plant fitness and productivity. Identifying the processes and microorganisms that drive these changes over a plant's lifetime is, therefore, crucial. In this study, we analyzed the temporal dynamics in the leaf microbiome of Arabidopsis thaliana, integrating changes in both composition and microbe-microbe interactions via the study of microbial networks. Field-grown Arabidopsis were used to monitor leaf bacterial, fungal and oomycete communities throughout the plant's natural growing season (extending from November to March) over three consecutive years. Our results revealed the existence

SUBMITTER: Almario J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9239250 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature