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Jason G Wallace^1,2,3

¹Department of Crop and Soil Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, USA jason.wallace@uga.edu.

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|September 5, 2024

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This study details methods for sampling the maize leaf microbiome, differentiating between surface epiphytes and interior endophytes. These protocols prepare leaf tissue for microbial isolation or DNA sequencing, aiding research into plant-microbe interactions.

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Plant pathology
Microbiology
Agricultural science

Background:

The maize leaf microbiome comprises microorganisms that can influence plant health, presenting both beneficial and detrimental effects.
While foliar diseases represent a clear negative impact, the subtler roles of the typical leaf microbial community are under active investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To present standardized protocols for the effective sampling of the maize leaf microbiome.
To differentiate between the epiphytic (surface) and endophytic (interior) microbial communities of maize leaves.

Main Methods:

The protocol outlines two distinct sampling strategies for maize leaf tissues.
Method 1 focuses on collecting the surface (epiphyte) microbiome.
Method 2 targets the interior (endophyte) microbiome.

Main Results:

Both methods yield a cell suspension from collected leaf tissue.
The resulting suspension is suitable for downstream applications such as live microbial isolation.
Alternatively, the suspension can be used for DNA extraction for microbial community sequencing.

Conclusions:

Standardized protocols are crucial for reproducible research on the maize leaf microbiome.
These methods facilitate the study of both pathogenic and commensal microorganisms associated with maize leaves.
Understanding the leaf microbiome is key to managing plant health and agricultural productivity.