Harnessing the rhizosphere microbiome through plant breeding and agricultural management |
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Authors: | Matthew G Bakker Daniel K Manter Amy M Sheflin Tiffany L Weir Jorge M Vivanco |
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Institution: | 1. Center for Rhizosphere Biology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 80523-1173, USA 2. Soil-Plant-Nutrient Research, USDA-ARS, Fort Collins, CO, 80526, USA
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Abstract: | Background The need to enhance the sustainability of intensive agricultural systems is widely recognized One promising approach is to encourage beneficial services provided by soil microorganisms to decrease the inputs of fertilizers and pesticides. However, limited success of this approach in field applications raises questions as to how this might be best accomplished. Scope We highlight connections between root exudates and the rhizosphere microbiome, and discuss the possibility of using plant exudation characteristics to selectively enhance beneficial microbial activities and microbiome characteristics. Gaps in our understanding and areas of research that are vital to our ability to more fully exploit the soil microbiome for agroecosystem productivity and sustainability are also discussed. Conclusion This article outlines strategies for more effectively exploiting beneficial microbial services on agricultural systems, and cals attention to topics that require additional research. |
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