Sedimentary ancient DNA reveals rhizosphere-like plant-microbe association signals in a 2-million-year-old Arctic ecosystem
Maria Landolfi, Nikolay Oskolkov, Edoardo Pasolli, Raphael Tiziani, Federica Villa, Tanja Mimmo, Eran Elhaik, Luigimaria Borruso
This study analyzes ancient sediment DNA to identify plant-microbe association signals in a 2-million-year-old Arctic ecosystem, finding rhizosphere-like microbial taxa and functional traits.
bioRxiv · Jul 6, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology