C4 cereal and biofuel crop microbiomes

Xiaoyu Zai, Viviane Cordovez* (Corresponding author), Feng Zhu, Meicheng Zhao, Xianmin Diao, Fusuo Zhang, Jos M. Raaijmakers, Chunxu Song* (Corresponding author)

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Abstract

Microbiomes provide multiple life-support functions for plants, including nutrient acquisition and tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses. Considering the importance of C4 cereal and biofuel crops for food security under climate change conditions, more attention has been given recently to C4 plant microbiome assembly and functions. Here, we review the current status of C4 cereal and biofuel crop microbiome research with a focus on beneficial microbial traits for crop growth and health. We highlight the importance of environmental factors and plant genetics in C4 crop microbiome assembly and pinpoint current knowledge gaps. Finally, we discuss the potential of foxtail millet as a C4 model species and outline future perspectives of C4 plant microbiome research.

Original languageEnglish
JournalTrends in Microbiology
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 21 May 2024

Keywords

  • C4 crops
  • microbiome assembly
  • microbiome-associated plant phenotypes
  • Setaria italica

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