Phyllosphere-associated microbiota in built environment: Do they have the potential to antagonize human pathogens?

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The plant microbiota is known to protect its host against invasion by plant pathogens. Recent studies have indicated that the microbiota of indoor plants is transmitted to the local built environment where it might fulfill yet unexplored functions. A better understanding of the interplay of such microbial communities with human pathogens might provide novel cues related to natural inhibition of them.

Objective

We studied the plant microbiota of two model indoor plants, Musa acuminata and Chlorophytum comosum, and their effect on human pathogens. The main objective was to identify mechanisms by which the microbiota of indoor plants inhibits human-pathogenic bacteria.

Methods

Microbial communities and functioning were investigated using a comprehensive set

SUBMITTER: Adi Wicaksono W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9811327 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature