Phages indirectly maintain plant pathogen defense through regulation of the commensal microbiome
R. R. Debray, A. Conover, B. Koskella
The paper shows that phages enhance plant resistance to pathogens by modulating the microbiome, with allopatric phages providing stronger protection than sympatric ones.
bioRxiv · Apr 23, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology