Open AccessPlant–microbe partnerships in 2020
Author(s) -
Mitter Birgit,
Pfaffenbichler Nikolaus,
Sessitsch Angela
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
microbial biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.287
H-Index - 74
ISSN - 1751-7915
DOI - 10.1111/1751-7915.12382
Subject(s) - holobiont , microbiome , biology , plant growth , ecology , symbiosis , bacteria , botany , bioinformatics , genetics
Summary The plant holobiont comprises the plant and its associated microbiota, which interact with each other and determine holobiont functioning and plant performance. We have started to understand the complexity of the involved microorganisms and their interactions, however, we need more research on plant–microbiome interactions to understand holobiont functioning. By 2020 we expect that our knowledge on these interactions will have considerably increased facilitating crop management practices based on the interactions of the plant holobiont.