Coming of age for Microbiome gene breeding in plants

Abstract

The plant microbiota can complement host functioning, leading to improved growth and health under unfavorable conditions. Microbiome engineering could therefore become a transformative technique for crop production. Microbiome genes, abbreviated as M genes, provide valuable targets for shaping plant-associated microbial communities. Plant genotype is a major driver of the structure and function of plant-associated microbial communities. In this Perspective, the author discusses targeted microbiome engineering through identification and selection of Microbiome genes within crops genomes.

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