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Role of soil microbes in enhancing crop heterosis
Yao Wang1, Yong-Fu Tao1, Hong-Ru Wang1
1Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Shenzhen China.
Abstract:
Heterosis, or hybrid vigor, is characterized by the enhanced performance of F1 progeny in terms of yield, biomass, and environmental adaptation compared to their parental lines. Recent studies underscore the significant influence of soil microbes on heterosis, revealing that plant genotypes shape microbial communities which, in turn, have the potential to support plant growth through complex host-microbe interactions. The deeper insight into microbial roles suggests innovative ways to boost crop performance and sustainability by managing the plant microbiome to further enhance heterosis.
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