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Sampling Microbiomes Associated with Different Plant Compartments.

Henry W G Birt¹, Anthony B Pattison², Paul G Dennis³

¹School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

Methods in Molecular Biology (Clifton, N.J.)

|November 8, 2020

Summary

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This study presents a standardized protocol for sampling plant microbiomes across various tissues, including soil, roots, rhizomes, and leaves. This method facilitates detailed analysis of microbial communities influencing plant health.

Keywords:

Bacteria Fungi Microbiome Plant Rhizosphere Sampling Sequencing

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Area of Science:

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Ecology

Background:

Plant microbiome composition varies significantly across different plant compartments.
Understanding these microbial communities is crucial for plant fitness and health.
Standardized methods are needed for accurate microbiome analysis in plants.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and describe a standardized protocol for sampling plant-associated microbiomes.
To enable comprehensive characterization of microbial communities in distinct plant tissues of Musa spp.
To provide a adaptable method for microbiome studies in other plant species.

Main Methods:

Developed a standardized protocol for dissecting and sampling various plant tissues.
Included bulk soil, apical and basal ectorhizosphere, rhizome, pseudostem, and leaves of Musa spp.
Protocol designed for suitability with microbiome analysis techniques.

Main Results:

A detailed protocol for microbiome sampling across multiple plant compartments was established.
The method allows for the differentiation of microbial communities based on plant tissue origin.
The protocol is adaptable for application to other plant species.

Conclusions:

The standardized protocol effectively enables the characterization of plant-associated microbiomes.
This method is essential for investigating the role of the microbiome in plant fitness.
The described approach offers a foundation for future microbiome research in diverse plant systems.