Coevolution of the microbiome with its host plant supports environmental adaptation (IMAGE)

King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)

Coevolution of the microbiome with its host plant supports environmental adaptation

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A KAUST genome-wide association study shows that the host genome helps plants recruit and pass on beneficial microbes, supporting adaptation across generations in specific soils. @ Heribert Hirt's research group

 

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@ Heribert Hirt's research group

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