Rhizosphere Mysteries: Metabolite Reduction Down-regulated Fungal Diversity and Community Function
Jichao Li, Zongliang Xu, Tianmei Yang, Jinyu Zhang, Yingmei Zuo
This study investigates how reducing rhizosphere metabolites affects fungal diversity, community function, and plant health, finding reduced metabolites lower fungal diversity and pathogen abundance while increasing bacterial diversity and soil nutrients.
bioRxiv · Mar 22, 2024 · PreprintEcology