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Integrated analyses of the plant and soil microbiome identify Phytopythium vexans as agent of the Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome
The Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome (KVDS) is a disease that is currently a challenge for kiwifruit production in Italy, and it is …
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Insect–microbe interactions and their influence on organisms and ecosystems
Microorganisms are important associates of insect and arthropod species. Insect-associated microbes, including bacteria, fungi, and …
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Lettuce seedlings rapidly assemble their microbiome from the environment through deterministic processes
Plant-associated microorganisms have significant impacts on plant biology, ecology, and evolution. Although several studies have …
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Soil microbiota and herbivory drive the assembly of tomato plant-associated microbial communities through different mechanisms
Plant-associated microbial communities are key to shaping many aspects of plant biology. In this study, we tested whether soil …
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Combination of biochar and PGPBs amendment suppresses soil-borne pathogens by modifying plant-associated microbiome
Consecutive monoculture regimes lead to the emergence of soil-borne diseases, which in turn impair plant growth and soil health, and …
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Induced responses contribute to rapid adaptation of Spirodela polyrhiza to herbivory by Lymnaea stagnalis
Herbivory-induced responses in plants are typical examples of phenotypic plasticity, and their evolution is thought to be driven by …
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Subtle responses of soil bacterial communities to corn-soybean-wheat rotation
Crop rotational diversity can improve crop productivity, soil health, and boost soil microbial diversity. This research hypothesized …
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Natural rubber reduces herbivory and alters the microbiome below ground
Laticifers are hypothesized to mediate both plant-herbivore and plant-microbe interactions. However, there is little evidence for this …
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Plant genotype influence the structure of cereal seed fungal microbiome
Plant genotype is a crucial factor for the assembly of the plant-associated microbial communities. However, we still know little about …
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Drought, heat, and their combination impact the root exudation patterns and rhizosphere microbiome in maize roots
Root exudates play an essential role in helping plants to cope with abiotic stress. However, the modulation of root exudation profiles …
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