Influence of host genotype in establishing root associated microbiome of <i>indica</i> rice cultivars for plant growth promotion.

ABSTRACT: Rice plants display a unique root ecosystem comprising oxic-anoxic zones, harboring a plethora of metabolic interactions mediated by its root microbiome. Since agricultural land is limited, an increase in rice production will rely on novel methods of yield enhancement. The nascent concept of tailoring plant phenotype through the intervention of synthetic microbial communities (SynComs) is inspired by the genetics and ecology of core rhizobiome. In this direction, we have studied structural and functional variations in the root microbiome of 10 indica rice varieties. The studies on α and β-diversity indices of rhizospheric root microbiome with the host genotypes revealed variations in the structuring of root microbiome as well as a strong association with the host genotypes. Biomarke

SUBMITTER: Singh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9702084 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature