Seed banking alters native seed microbiome composition and function relative to natural populations
D. H. Russell, V. Rajabal, M. Alfonzetti, M. M. Van der Merwe, R. Gallagher, S. G. Tetu
The paper examines how seed banking affects the composition and function of seed microbiomes, finding reduced diversity and beneficial traits in stored seeds compared to fresh ones.
bioRxiv · Jul 16, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology