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Influence of Light on Plant-Phyllosphere Interaction
Sofia D Carvalho1, José A Castillo2
1Colegio de Ciencias Biológicas y Ambientales, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador.
Frontiers in Plant Science
|October 30, 2018
Summary
Light influences plant-phyllosphere interactions by affecting plant physiology and microbial communities. Understanding these light-regulated plant-microbe communications is key to optimizing plant growth.
Area of Science:
- Plant science
- Microbiology
- Environmental science
Background:
- Plant-phyllosphere interactions are shaped by microbial diversity, host genetics, and environmental cues.
- Light is a critical environmental factor perceived by both plants and microorganisms, influencing their interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review advancements in understanding light-regulated plant-phyllosphere interactions.
- To discuss the impact of various light spectra on plant-microbe communication.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing research on light's effects on plant physiology and microbial communities.
- Discussion of photoreceptor-mediated responses in plants and microbes.
- Analysis of light spectra, from UV to far-red, and their influence.
Main Results:
- Light triggers plant responses like hormonal changes, secondary metabolite production, and volatile compound release, affecting phyllosphere interactions.
- Microorganisms enhance nutrient availability and produce growth regulators beneficial to plants.
- Light directly and indirectly modulates plant-microbe interactions.
Conclusions:
- Light is a significant regulator of plant-phyllosphere interactions, influencing both plant and microbial partners.
- Optimizing light recipes in controlled environments can enhance plant-microbe communication and plant performance.
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