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The rhizosphere microbiome and plant health

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Berendsen, Roeland L., Pieterse, Corné M.J., Bakker, Peter A.H.M.·2012·Trends in Plant Science

Abstract

The diversity of microbes associated with plant roots is enormous, in the order of tens of thousands of species. This complex plant-associated microbial community, also referred to as the second genome of the plant, is crucial for plant health. Recent advances in plant-microbe interactions research revealed that plants are able to shape their rhizosphere microbiome, as evidenced by the fact that different plant species host specific microbial communities when grown on the same soil. In this review, we discuss evidence that upon pathogen or insect attack, plants are able to recruit protective microorganisms, and enhance microbial activity to suppress pathogens in the rhizosphere. A comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms that govern selection and activity of microbial communities by plant roots will provide new opportunities to increase crop production.

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Authors
Berendsen, R. L., Pieterse, C. M. J., & Bakker, P. A. H. M.
Affiliations
Utrecht University (NL)
Venue
Trends in Plant Science
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2012-08
Volume
17
Issue
8
Pages
478-486
ISSN
1360-1385 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2017387862
Cited by
5,347
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96
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FWCI
11.84
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Trends in Plant Science (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Utrecht University Repository (Utrecht University) (submittedVersion)
  • Utrecht University Repository (Utrecht University) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
Funders
FP7 Ideas: European Research Council (269072)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis
Keywords
rhizosphere microbiome, plant health, plant-microbe interactions, root-associated microorganisms, plant defense against pathogens, plant defense against insects, plant-associated microbial communities, crop production
MeSH terms
Anti-Infective Agents, Fungi, Plant Diseases, Plants, Pseudomonas, Rhizobiaceae, Soil Microbiology, Species Specificity, Plant Roots, Host-Pathogen Interactions, Metagenome, Microbial Interactions, Rhizosphere, Biota

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