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This study presents a protocol for detecting fungal communities in plant roots using laser scanning confocal microscopy. This imaging technique complements sequencing methods to reveal microbial spatial organization and interactions.

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  • Plant-microbe interactions
  • Microbial ecology
  • Mycology

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  • Plant roots host diverse microbial communities crucial for plant health and development.
  • Root microbiota establishment is influenced by environmental and host factors.
  • Metabarcoding has identified microbial community drivers, but lacks spatial resolution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a protocol for detecting fungal individuals and communities in plant root systems.
  • To highlight the utility of imaging techniques for understanding microbial spatial organization.
  • To complement sequencing-based identification with spatial information on plant-associated fungi.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing laser scanning confocal microscopy for imaging fungal communities.
  • Applying a protocol for the detection of fungal individuals within the root system.
  • Complementing high-throughput sequencing with spatial visualization techniques.

Main Results:

  • Demonstration of a protocol for visualizing fungal communities in plant roots.
  • Provides information on the micrometric spatial organization of fungi.
  • Enables the study of plant-fungal and fungal-fungal interactions.

Conclusions:

  • Laser scanning confocal microscopy is a valuable tool for studying root-associated fungal communities.
  • This protocol facilitates a deeper understanding of microbial spatial dynamics and interactions.
  • Combining sequencing and imaging offers comprehensive insights into plant-microbe associations.