Elucidating the diversity and potential function of nonribosomal peptide and polyketide biosynthetic gene clusters in the root microbiome
B. Dror, Z. Wang, S. F. Brady, E. Jurkevitch, E. Cytryn
The paper identifies novel secondary metabolite gene clusters in root microbiomes that are enriched and expressed in roots but absent in gut and aquatic environments, suggesting unique ecological roles.
bioRxiv · Jun 7, 2020Microbiology