Variation in the leaf and root microbiome of sugar maple (Acer saccharum) at an elevational range limit
Background Bacteria, archaea, viruses and fungi live in various plant compartments including leaves and roots. These plant-associated microbial communities have many effects on host fitness and function. Global climate change is impacting plant species distributions, a phenomenon that will affect pl...
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PeerJ Inc.
2018-08-01
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