Compartment-Specific Assembly and Functional Potential of the Bacteriome of Citrullus colocynthis in a Semi-Arid Ecosystem
Khadija Ait Si Mhand, Salma Mouhib, Nabil Radouane, Imad Khatour, Fatima Zahra Aliyat, Mohamed Hijri
This study characterizes the bacterial communities in different compartments of Citrullus colocynthis in a semi-arid ecosystem, revealing compartment-specific diversity and functional traits related to stress tolerance and plant colonization.
bioRxiv · Jun 7, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology