The seeds of Plantago lanceolata comprise a stable core microbiome along a plant richness gradient
Abstract Background Seed endophytic bacteria are beneficial to plants. They improve seedling growth by enhancing plant nutrient uptake, modulating stress-related phytohormone production, and targeting pests and pathogens with antibiotics. Seed endophyte composition can be influenced by pollination,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-02-01
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| Series: | Environmental Microbiome |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40793-024-00552-x |