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This study introduces a new plant breeding framework that modifies both the plant genome and its associated microbes. This approach enables novel plant phenotypes by transmitting endophytic microbiota across generations.

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Area of Science:

Plant Science
Microbiology
Genetics

Background:

Traditional plant breeding focuses on genomic traits.
Plant-associated microbiota significantly influence plant phenotypes.
Integrating microbial and genomic breeding offers new trait improvement avenues.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a novel framework for plant breeding.
To explore modifying genomic information and plant-associated microbiota simultaneously.
To achieve novel plant phenotypes through combined breeding strategies.

Main Methods:

Development of a novel technology for microbiota transmission.
Application of this technology to enable generational transfer of endophytic microbiota.
Evaluation of resulting plant phenotypes.

Main Results:

Successful transmission of endophytic microbiota to the next plant generation.
Demonstration of a novel framework for plant breeding.
Potential for reaching new plant phenotypes by combining genomic and microbial modifications.

Conclusions:

The proposed framework offers an alternative to traditional plant breeding.
Modifying plant-associated microbiota alongside the genome is a viable strategy.
The novel technology facilitates the integration of microbial traits into plant breeding programs.