Phyllosphere and rhizosphere microbiomes empower Nicotiana tobacum complex traits dissection and prediction
Qiao Du, Yu Han, Zhengwen Liu, Huan Si, Yan Ji, Li Liu, Zhiliang Xiao, Lirui Cheng, Aiguo Yang, Dan Liu, Yanjun Zan
This study links host genetics, microbiome composition, and agronomic traits in tobacco using microbiome-wide association studies and genomic selection models to improve trait prediction.
bioRxiv · Feb 23, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology