Invasive Lactuca serriola seeds contain endophytic bacteria that contribute to drought tolerance

Abstract The mutualistic relationship between alien plant species and microorganisms is proposed to facilitate or hinder invasive success, depending on whether plants can form novel associations with microorganisms in the introduced habitats. However, this hypothesis has not considered seed endophyt...

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Main Authors: Seorin Jeong, Tae-Min Kim, Byungwook Choi, Yousuk Kim, Eunsuk Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-06-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-92706-x