Genetic modification of the shikimate pathway to reduce lignin content in switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) significantly impacts plant microbiomes
S. Liu, M.-Y. Chou, G. M. N. Benucci, A. Eudes, G. Bonito
This study examines how genetic modification of the shikimate pathway in switchgrass affects its associated microbiomes, finding altered fungal and bacterial communities in roots, rhizosphere, and leaves.
bioRxiv · May 2, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology