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Microbiomes
A microbiome () is the community of microorganisms that can usually be found living together in any given habitat. It was defined more precisely in 1988 by Whipps ''et al.'' as "a characteristic microbial community occupying a reasonably well-defined habitat which has distinct physio-chemical properties. The term thus not only refers to the microorganisms involved but also encompasses their theatre of activity". In 2020, an international panel of experts published the outcome of their discussions on the definition of the microbiome. They proposed a definition of the microbiome based on a revival of the "compact, clear, and comprehensive description of the term" as originally provided by Whipps ''et al.'', but supplemented with two explanatory paragraphs, the first pronouncing the dynamic character of the microbiome, and the second clearly separating the term ''microbiota'' from the term ''microbiome''. Modified text was copied from this source, which is available under Crea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plant Microbiome
The plant microbiome, also known as the phytomicrobiome, plays roles in plant health and productivity and has received significant attention in recent years.. Material was copied from this source, which is available under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License The microbiome has been defined as "a characteristic microbial community occupying a reasonably well-defined habitat which has distinct physio-chemical properties. The term thus not only refers to the microorganisms involved but also encompasses their theatre of activity". Material was copied from this source, which is available under a creativecommons:by/4.0/, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Plants live in association with diverse microbial consortia. These microbes, referred to as the plant's microbiota, live both inside (the endosphere) and outside (the episphere) of plant tissues, and play important roles in the ecology and physiology of plants. "The core plant microbiome is tho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
