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Published on: July 22, 2017
Phyllosphere Microbiome in Plant Health and Disease
Surajit De Mandal1, Junhyun Jeon1
1Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
The phyllosphere refers to the aboveground surface of plants colonized by diverse microorganisms. Microbes inhabiting this environment play an important role in enhancing the host's genomic and metabolic capabilities, including defense against pathogens. Compared to the large volume of studies on rhizosphere microbiome for plant health and defense, our understanding of phyllosphere microbiome remains in its infancy. In this review, we aim to explore the mechanisms that govern the phyllosphere assembly and their function in host defence, as well as highlight the knowledge gaps. These efforts will help develop strategies to harness the phyllosphere microbiome toward sustainable crop production.
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