Using TRAP-seq, root responses to Verticillium longisporum, Phytophthora parasitica, and Serendipita indica revealed distinct reactions to pathogens and mutualists: pathogen suppression of endodermal barriers and differential antimicrobial compound production. This method enhances understanding of root-microbe interactions, guiding crop improvement strategies.
Plant roots employ cell-layer-specific programs to respond to pathogenic and beneficial microbes
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