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  • Plant-microbe interactions
  • Microbial ecology
  • Plant physiology

Background:

  • Plants host diverse microbial communities with significant roles in plant growth, stress tolerance, and environmental remediation.
  • The host plant's role in actively recruiting and controlling its microbiome is an emerging area of research.
  • Plant defense systems are increasingly recognized for their influence on the overall microbial community structure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current research on mechanisms plants use to select and control their microbiomes.
  • To highlight the roles of keystone microbial species, phytohormones, and abiotic stress in shaping plant microbiomes.
  • To synthesize findings on plant-driven dynamics in microbial community structuring.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent research on plant microbiome management.
  • Synthesis of studies investigating plant-microbe interactions.
  • Analysis of factors influencing microbial community composition and structure.

Main Results:

  • Plants employ active mechanisms to select and manage their associated microbial communities.
  • Plant defense systems play a crucial role in shaping the microbiome.
  • Keystone species, phytohormones, and abiotic stress are key factors in plant-driven microbial structuring.

Conclusions:

  • The host plant actively shapes its microbiome through various defense and regulatory mechanisms.
  • Understanding these plant-driven dynamics is essential for agricultural and environmental applications.
  • Future research should focus on the interplay between plant physiology and microbial community assembly.