Result description
Much research is done in recent years to characterize the microbiome of plants and its implication on plant resilience. The plant together with its microbiome builds the holobiont which has been explored for the case species pea and the trait root rot was determined by plant genotype and the associated root microorganisms. Key microbial taxa were associated with plant fitness and can be used as microbial markers to complement plant selection strategies in order to improve disease resistance in pea.
Pea (Pisum sativum L.) root rot also known as soil fatigue is caused by a complex of plant pathogens and might be determined by plant genotype and the associated root microorganisms.
We found that soil and pea genotype significantly determined the microbial compositions in diseased pea roots. Despite significant genotype x soil interactions and distinct soil-dependent
pathogen complexes, our data revealed key microbial taxa (e.g. mycorrhiza) that were associated with plant fitness. Such microbial markers could be used to complement plant phenotype- and genotype-based selection strategies to improve disease resistance in pea and serve as models for other crops. Moreover, we found that the seed microbiome is significantly affected by plant genotype and site of cultivation. This will help to optimize the allocation of seed production.
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In this case, a set of microbial markers are used to assist plan selection taking into consideration the specific conditions of the soil. This innovation is of interest to replicate in other locations (different soils) and with other species, taking advantage of the deepened understanding of the impact of microbiome on disease resistance.
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A set of microbial markers is used to assist plan selection taking into consideration the specific conditions of the soil. This innovation is of interest to replicate in other locations (different soils) and with other species, taking advantage of the deepened understanding of the impact of microbiome on disease resistance.
Result submitted to Horizon Results Platform by FORSCHUNGSINSTITUT FUR BIOLOGISCHEN LANDBAU STIFTUNG
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