A single bacterial genus maintains root development in a complex microbiome
O. M. Finkel, I. Salas-Gonzalez, G. Castrillo, J. M. Conway, T. F. Law, P. J. P. Lima Teixeira, E. D. Wilson, C. R. Fitzpatrick, C. D. Jones, J. L. Dangl
The paper identifies Variovorax as a key bacterial genus that reverses root growth inhibition in Arabidopsis by manipulating plant hormone levels through an auxin degradation operon.
bioRxiv · Jan 16, 2020 · PreprintMicrobiology