Cultivating the Bacterial Microbiota of <i>Populus</i> Roots
Dana L. Carper, David J. Weston, Aditya Barde, Collin M. Timm, Tse-Yuan S. Lu, Leah H. Burdick, Sara Jawdy, Dawn M. Klingeman, Michael S. Robeson, Allison M. Veach, Melissa A. Cregger, Udaya C. Kalluri, Christopher W. Schadt, Mircea Podar, Mitchel J. Doktycz, Dale A. Pelletier
Abstract
We then demonstrate the ability to examine underlying microbe-microbe interactions using a synthetic community approach. This culture collection will allow for the greater exploration of the microbial community function through targeted experimentation and manipulation.
Topics & Concepts
Key (lock)BiologyFunction (biology)BotanyEcologyEvolutionary biologyPlant-Microbe Interactions and ImmunityPlant tissue culture and regenerationMycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions