Rethinking the Roles of Pathogens and Mutualists: Exploring the Continuum of Symbiosis in the Context of Microbial Ecology and Evolution

Systems of classification are important for guiding research activities and providing a common platform for discussion and investigation. One such system is assigning microbial taxa to the roles of mutualists and pathogens. However, there are often challenges and even inconsistencies in reports of r...

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Main Authors: Ashley Stengel, Rhae A. Drijber, Erin Carr, Thais Egreja, Edward Hillman, Timothy Krause, Samantha Reese, Joshua R. Herr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The American Phytopathological Society 2022-01-01
Series:Phytobiomes Journal
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Online Access:https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PBIOMES-05-21-0031-P