Environmental legacy effects impact maize growth and microbiome assembly under drought stress
J. F. Swift, M. R. Kolp, A. Carmichael, N. E. Ford, P. M. Hansen, B. A. Sikes, M. Kleiner, M. R. Wagner
The paper shows that historical soil moisture conditions influence maize growth and root microbiome composition under drought, with wetter soils improving drought tolerance.
bioRxiv · Apr 11, 2023 · PreprintPlant Biology