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Technique for Studying Arthropod and Microbial Communities within Tree Tissues
Published on: November 16, 2014
Partner or perish: tree microbiomes and climate change
S L Addison1, M A Rúa2, S J Smaill3
1Scion, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand; Western Sydney University, Richmond, New South Wales 2753, Australia.
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Understanding the complex relationships between plants, their microbiomes, and environmental changes is crucial for improving growth and survival, especially for long-lived tree species. Trees, like other plants, maintain close associations with a multitude of microorganisms on and within their tissues, forming a 'holobiont'. However, a comprehensive framework for detailed tree-microbiome dynamics, and the implications for climate adaptation, is currently lacking. This review identifies gaps in the existing literature, emphasizing the need for more research to explore the coevolution of the holobiont and the full extent of climate change impact on tree growth and survival. Advancing our knowledge of plant-microbial interactions presents opportunities to enhance tree adaptability and mitigate adverse impacts of climate changes on trees.
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