Unraveling the interplay between root exudates, microbiota, and rhizosheath formation in pearl millet

Abstract Background The rhizosheath, a cohesive soil layer firmly adhering to plant roots, plays a vital role in facilitating water and mineral uptake. In pearl millet, rhizosheath formation is genetically controlled and influenced by root exudates. Here, we investigated the impact of root exudates...

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Main Authors: Abdelrahman Alahmad, Mourad Harir, Sylvain Fochesato, Joris Tulumello, Alesia Walker, Mohamed Barakat, Papa Mamadou Sitor Ndour, Philippe Schmitt-Kopplin, Laurent Cournac, Laurent Laplaze, Thierry Heulin, Wafa Achouak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Microbiome
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-023-01727-3