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Induced responses contribute to rapid adaptation of Spirodela polyrhiza to herbivory by Lymnaea stagnalis
Herbivory-induced responses in plants are typical examples of phenotypic plasticity, and their evolution is thought to be driven by …
Antonino Malacrinò, Laura Böttner, Sara Nouere, Meret Huber, Martin Schäfer, Shuqing Xu
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Combination of biochar and PGPBs amendment suppresses soil-borne pathogens by modifying plant-associated microbiome
Consecutive monoculture regimes lead to the emergence of soil-borne diseases, which in turn impair plant growth and soil health, and …
Wenkang Yan, Yuting Liu, Antonino Malacrinò, Jiaoyang Zhang, Xiaoli Cheng, Christopher Rensing, Zhongyi Zhang, Wenxiong Lin, Zhen Zhang, Hongmiao Wu
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Subtle responses of soil bacterial communities to corn-soybean-wheat rotation
Crop rotational diversity can improve crop productivity, soil health, and boost soil microbial diversity. This research hypothesized …
Daowen Huo, Antonino Malacrinò, Laura Lindsey, Maria-Soledad Benitez Ponce
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Natural rubber reduces herbivory and alters the microbiome below ground
Laticifers are hypothesized to mediate both plant-herbivore and plant-microbe interactions. However, there is little evidence for this …
Laura Böttner, Antonino Malacrinò, Christian Schulze Gronover, Nicole van Deenen, Boje Müller, Shuqing Xu, Jonathan Gershenzon, Dirk Prüfer, Meret Huber
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Plant genotype influence the structure of cereal seed fungal microbiome
Plant genotype is a crucial factor for the assembly of the plant-associated microbial communities. However, we still know little about …
Antonino Malacrinò, Ahmed Abdelfattah, Imen Belgacem, Leonardo Schena
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Light and storage time influence the microbial quality of minimally processed rocket
Ready-to-eat minimally processed fruits and vegetables are an ideal substrate for the growth of microorganisms, including human …
Angela Zappia, Antonino Malacrinò, Imen Belgacem, Ahmed Abdelfattah, Amalia Piscopo
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Drought, heat, and their combination impact the root exudation patterns and rhizosphere microbiome in maize roots
Root exudates play an essential role in helping plants to cope with abiotic stress. However, the modulation of root exudation profiles …
Raphael Tiziani, Begoña Miras-Moreno, Antonino Malacrinò, Rosa Vescio, Luigi Lucini, Tanja Mimmo, Stefano Cesco, Agostino Sorgonà
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Exploring microbiomes for plant disease management
Microbiome science is revolutionizing many concepts of plant biology, ecology, and evolution. Understanding plant microbiomes is key to …
Antonino Malacrinò, Ahmed Abdelfattah, Gabriele Berg, Maria-Soledad Benitez, Alison E. Bennett, Laura Böttner, Shuqing Xu, Leonardo Schena
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The Fungal Microbiome of Wheat Flour Includes Potential Mycotoxin Producers
Consumers are increasingly demanding higher quality and safety standards for the products they consume, and one of this is wheat flour, …
Serena A. Minutillo, David Ruano-Rosa, Ahmed Abdelfattah, Leonardo Schena, Antonino Malacrinò
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Plant Genotype Shapes the Bacterial Microbiome of Fruits, Leaves, and Soil in Olive Plants
The plant microbiome plays an important role in plant biology, ecology, and evolution. While recent technological developments enabled …
Antonino Malacrinò, Saveria Mosca, Maria Giulia Li Destri, Giovanni Agosteo, Leonardo Schena
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