Harnessing the microbiome to control plant parasitic weeds.
Curr Opin Microbiol
; 49: 26-33, 2019 06.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31654911
ABSTRACT
Microbiomes can significantly expand the genomic potential of plants, contributing to nutrient acquisition, plant growth promotion and tolerance to (a)biotic stresses. Among biotic stressors, root parasitic weeds (RPWs), mainly of the genera Orobanche, Phelipanche and Striga, are major yield-limiting factors of a wide range of staple crops, particularly in developing countries. Here, we provide a conceptual synthesis of putative mechanisms by which soil and plant microbiomes could be harnessed to control RPWs. These mechanisms are partitioned in direct and indirect modes of action and discussed in the context of past and present studies on microbe-mediated suppression of RPWs. Specific emphasis is given to the large but yet unexplored potential of root-associated microorganisms to interfere with the chemical signalling cascade between the host plant and the RPWs. We further provide concepts and ideas for future research directions and prospective designs of novel control strategies.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Plant Diseases
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Soil Microbiology
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Plant Roots
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Plant Weeds
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Microbiota
Language:
En
Journal:
Curr Opin Microbiol
Journal subject:
MICROBIOLOGIA
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article