Diversity and plant growth-promoting potential of (un)culturable bacteria in the Hedera helix phylloplane

Abstract Background A diverse community of microbes naturally exists on the phylloplane, the surface of leaves. It is one of the most prevalent microbial habitats on earth and bacteria are the most abundant members, living in communities that are highly dynamic. Today, one of the key challenges for...

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Main Authors: Vincent Stevens, Sofie Thijs, Jaco Vangronsveld
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-021-02119-z