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Study 3

This study investigates plant–microbe interactions in the rhizosphere, highlighting the role of beneficial microbes in nutrient acquisition and stress resilience. Using shotgun metagenomics and metabolomics, the research found that specific root exudates can recruit beneficial bacteria, enhancing plant growth. The findings suggest that engineering root exudation profiles could optimize microbial communities for sustainable agriculture.

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Study 3

This study investigates plant–microbe interactions in the rhizosphere, highlighting the role of beneficial microbes in nutrient acquisition and stress resilience. Using shotgun metagenomics and metabolomics, the research found that specific root exudates can recruit beneficial bacteria, enhancing plant growth. The findings suggest that engineering root exudation profiles could optimize microbial communities for sustainable agriculture.

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Study 3: Plant–Microbe Interactions in the Rhizosphere

Introduction

The rhizosphere microbiome orchestrates nutrient acquisition, stress resilience, and disease
suppression, making it central to plant health and productivity ScienceDirect.

Literature Review

Beneficial microbes (e.g., rhizobia, mycorrhizae) modulate root exudates, triggering chemotaxis
and biofilm formation, while plants deploy immune‐evasion signals to shape microbial
communities Frontiers. Metabolic crosstalk within this niche influences key functions like
nitrogen fixation and phosphate solubilization PMC.

Methodology

Shotgun metagenomics and root‐exudate metabolomics were performed on maize and soybean
rhizospheres, followed by co‐culture assays to assess microbial colonization and plant growth–
promoting effects.

Results

Core microbiome members were enriched for genes in siderophore biosynthesis and ACC
deaminase activity; maize exudates high in organic acids preferentially recruited phosphate‐
solubilizing bacteria.

Discussion

Metabolite‐mediated recruitment underlines the specificity of plant–microbe partnerships.


Engineering root exudation profiles could steer rhizosphere assemblies toward beneficial
consortia Frontiers.

Conclusion

Harnessing rhizosphere microbiomes via targeted metabolite signals offers a frontier for
sustainable agriculture, reducing dependency on chemical fertilizers.

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