On Germs and Germination| Uncovering the Hidden Ecology of Seedborne Bacteria and Fungi in Open-Pollinated Maize
<p> Plants are inhabited by diverse species of bacteria and fungi, which affect plant health and fitness. Endophytes are bacteria or fungi that live within plant host tissues without causing symptoms of disease, and mediate important plant traits in agriculture, such as nutrient acquisition, d...
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University of Oregon
2018
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Online Access: | http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10746309 |