Altered bacteria community dominance reduces tolerance to resident fungus and seed to seedling growth performance in maize (Zea mays L. var. DBK 177).
L. F. Santos, J. F. Souta, L. O. Rocha, C. P. Soares, M. L. C. Santos, C. Grativol, L. F. W. Roesch, F. L. Olivares
This study shows that seed-disinfection alters the bacterial community in maize seeds, reducing germination speed and growth, and increasing susceptibility to fungal pathogens.
bioRxiv · Jul 16, 2020Microbiology