RhizoCon: Does the Rhizospheric Microbiome Influence the Plant Metabotype? A Plant Gnotobiotics ApproachRhizoCon
EMSL Project ID
49201
Abstract
Most eukaryotes form close interactions with microorganisms which are essential for the performance and survival of the host. Thus, in nature, eukaryotes and prokaryotes can be considered as interacting meta-organisms or holobionts (Berg et al., 2014). In this respect, many studies in the last decades have shown that plant-microbe interactions are a key for understanding plant growth and health but also for sustainable crop production. Although still far from gaining dominance over chemical pesticide and fertilizer applications, the use of plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPBs) and biological control agents (BCAs) for the development of environmentally sound and sustainable agricultural management practices is constantly rising (Leveau, 2007; Weller, 2007; Berg et al., 2013). Hence, there are no doubts about the importance of the plant-associated microbiome for a proficient plant performance. However, the impact of plant-microbe interactions on plant metabolite production, which bears high potential for improved usability of plants as bioenergy and chemical feedstocks, is far less studied.
Project Details
Start Date
2016-02-05
End Date
2016-09-30
Status
Closed
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