[en] Phyllosphere microbial communities inhabit the aerial plant parts, such as leaves and flowers, where they form complex molecular interactions with the host plant. Contrary to the relatively well-studied rhizosphere microbiome, scientists are just starting to understand, and potentially utilize, the phyllosphere microbiome. In this article, we summarize the recent studies that have provided novel insights into the mechanism of the host genotype shaping the phyllosphere microbiome and the possibility to select a stable and well-adapted microbiome. We also discuss the most pressing gaps in our knowledge and identify the most promising research directions and tools for understanding the assembly and function of phyllosphere microbiomes - this understanding is necessary if we are to harness phyllosphere microbiomes for improving plant growth and health in managed systems.
Shakir, Sara ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département GxABT > Plant Sciences
Zaidi, Syed Shan-E-Ali; Plant Genetics, TERRA Teaching and Research Center, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Gembloux, Belgium
de Vries, Franciska T; Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Mansoor, Shahid; Agricultural Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Electronic address: shahidmansoor7@gmail.com
F.R.S.-FNRS - Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique [BE] WBI - Wallonie-Bruxelles International [BE]
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The authors acknowledge financial support from the Belgian FNRS (Fonds de la Recherché Scientifique) grant number 1.B456.20 to S.S.Z.; and WBI ( Wallonie-Bruxelles International ) Excellence Scholarship to S.S.The authors acknowledge financial support from the Belgian FNRS (Fonds de la Recherch? Scientifique) grant number 1.B456.20 to S.S.Z.; and WBI (Wallonie-Bruxelles International) Excellence Scholarship to S.S.
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