厚积薄发:我国植物-微生物互作研究取得突破

在自然环境中,植物与微生物紧密互作。病原微生物侵染植物,严重制约了农作物的生产,并威胁生态安全;有益的微生物则与植物形成了互惠互利的同盟关系,促进植物的健康生长。近年来,我国科学家在植物-微生物互作领域屡获突破,从整体上取得了长足进步。该文重点介绍了2017年我国科学家在国际顶级学术期刊上发表的4篇研究成果,并对本领域的发展进行了展望。

China Takes Long Stride in Plant-microbe Interactions Research

Plants interact with a wide range of microbes in the environment. Some of these microbes are pathogenic and represent a formidable threat to the ecosystem and agricultural productivity, whereas others are beneficial and stimulate plant growth. In recent years, Chinese scientists have made considerable advances in the field, catching up to their international peers. Here we summarize four major research articles Chinese researchers published in 2017, which may serve as a window to the future of plant-microbe interactions research in China.