Metagenomics methods for the study of plant-associated microbial communities: a review
AE Fadiji, OO Babalola - Journal of microbiological methods, 2020 - Elsevier
Plant microbiota have different effects on the plant which can be beneficial or pathogenic. In
this study, we concentrated on beneficial microbes associated with plants using endophytic …
this study, we concentrated on beneficial microbes associated with plants using endophytic …
Forest tree microbiomes and associated fungal endophytes: Functional roles and impact on forest health
Terrestrial plants including forest trees are generally known to live in close association with
microbial organisms. The inherent features of this close association can be commensalism …
microbial organisms. The inherent features of this close association can be commensalism …
Decrease in soil functionalities and herbs' diversity, but not that of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, linked to short fire interval in semi-arid oak forest ecosystem, west Iran
The semi-arid forest ecosystems of western Iran dominated by Quercus brantii are often
disturbed by wildfires. Here, we assessed the effects of short fire intervals on the soil …
disturbed by wildfires. Here, we assessed the effects of short fire intervals on the soil …
Role of trees and herbaceous vegetation beneath trees in maintaining arbuscular mycorrhizal communities in temperate alley cropping systems
P Battie-Laclau, E Taschen, C Plassard, D Dezette… - Plant and Soil, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background & Aims Better understanding of belowground interactions in
agroforestry systems is crucial for the success of plant co-existence. Beyond root …
agroforestry systems is crucial for the success of plant co-existence. Beyond root …
Sphaeropsis sapinea and Associated Endophytes in Scots Pine: Interactions and Effect on the Host Under Variable Water Content
K Blumenstein, J Bußkamp, GJ Langer… - Frontiers in Forests …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The ascomycete Sphaeropsis sapinea is the causal agent of the Diplodia Tip Blight disease
on pines and other conifer species. This fungus has a symptomless endophytic life stage …
on pines and other conifer species. This fungus has a symptomless endophytic life stage …
The impact of pine wood nematode infection on the host fungal community
Y Liu, ZL Qu, B Liu, Y Ma, J Xu, WX Shen, H Sun - Microorganisms, 2021 - mdpi.com
Pine wilt disease (PWD), caused by pinewood nematode (PWN) Bursaphelenchus
xylophilus, is globally one of the most destructive diseases of pine forests, especially in …
xylophilus, is globally one of the most destructive diseases of pine forests, especially in …
Seasonal Dynamics of Fungi Associated with Healthy and Diseased Pinus sylvestris Needles in Northern Europe
The relationship between the ecological success of needle pathogens of forest trees and
species richness of co-inhabiting endophytic fungi is poorly understood. One of the most …
species richness of co-inhabiting endophytic fungi is poorly understood. One of the most …
Crown closure affects endophytic leaf mycobiome compositional dynamics over time in Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii
Old-growth Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii forests produce complex environmental
and spatial gradients along which biota assemble. Given this, it has been proposed that …
and spatial gradients along which biota assemble. Given this, it has been proposed that …
What matters most? Assessment of within-canopy factors influencing the needle microbiome of the model conifer, Pinus radiata
The assembly and function of the phyllosphere microbiome is important to the overall fitness
of plants and, thereby, the ecosystems they inhabit. Presently, model systems for tree …
of plants and, thereby, the ecosystems they inhabit. Presently, model systems for tree …
[HTML][HTML] Environmental factors and host genetic variation shape the fungal endophyte communities within needles of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris)
To determine the role of environmental and host genetic factors in shaping fungal endophyte
communities we used culturing and metabarcoding techniques to quantify fungal taxa within …
communities we used culturing and metabarcoding techniques to quantify fungal taxa within …