The minimal rhizosphere microbiome

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Abstract

The rhizosphere provides a home to numerous (micro)organisms that in turn may affect plant growth, development, and tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses. How plants shape the rhizosphere microbiome has been subject of many past and present studies with the ultimate goal to identify plant genetic traits that select and support beneficial microorganisms. Novel ‘omics technologies have provided more in-depth knowledge of the diversity and functioning of the rhizosphere microbiome and significant advances are being made to uncover mechanisms, genes and metabolites involved in the multitrophic interactions in the rhizosphere. To better understand this intriguing complexity, both reductionists’ and systems ecology approaches are needed to identify the biotic and abiotic factors involved in microbiome assembly. Here, different strategies are discussed to re-shape the rhizosphere microbiome in favour of microbial consortia that promote root development and plant growth, and that prevent the proliferation of pests and diseases.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPrinciples of Plant-Microbe Interactions
EditorsBen Lugtenberg
PublisherSpringer
Pages411-419
ISBN (Print) 978-3-319-08574-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Publication series

NameMicrobes for sustainable agriculture

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