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ArticleEnvironmental microbiome2025

Insights into quinoa endophytes: core bacterial communities reveal high stability to water stress and genotypic variation.

Isaac Maestro-Gaitán, Miguel Redondo-Nieto, Sara González-Bodí, Laura Rodríguez-Casillas, Javier Matías, Luis Bolaños, María Reguera

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Isaac Maestro-GaitánDepartamento de Biología, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Campus de Cantoblanco, Madrid, 28049, Spain.
Miguel Redondo-NietoDepartamento de Biología, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Campus de Cantoblanco, Madrid, 28049, Spain.
Sara González-BodíCentro de Biotecnología y Genómica de Plantas, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA/CSIC), Campus de Montegancedo UPM, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain.
Laura Rodríguez-CasillasCentro de Biotecnología y Genómica de Plantas, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA/CSIC), Campus de Montegancedo UPM, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain.
Javier MatíasCentro de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas de Extremadura (CICYTEX), Instituto de Investigaciones Agrarias Finca La Orden, Área de Cultivos Extensivos, A5 km372, Badajoz, 06187, Spain.
Luis BolañosDepartamento de Biología, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Campus de Cantoblanco, Madrid, 28049, Spain.
María RegueraDepartamento de Biología, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Campus de Cantoblanco, Madrid, 28049, Spain. maria.reguera@uam.es.

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Agencia Estatal de Investigación CEX2020-000999-S-20-4Agencia Estatal de Investigación CONSOLIDACIÓN 2022 (CNS2022-135167)Agencia Estatal de Investigación PID2019-105748RA-I00 AEI/10.13039/501100011033
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Abstract

backgroundPlant endophytes, comprising non-pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and archaea, inhabit various plant parts, including roots, stems, leaves, and seeds. These microorganisms play a crucial role in plant development by enhancing germination, growth, and stress resilience. Seed endophytes, in particular, represent the most adapted and conserved segment of plant microbiota, significantly influencing the initial stages of plant growth and microbial community establishment. This study investigates the impact of environmental and genotypic factors on the endophytic communities of Chenopodium quinoa Willd. (quinoa), a crop notable for its adaptability and nutritional value.

resultsWe aimed to characterize the core endophytic communities in quinoa seeds and roots from two distinct genotypes under well-watered (WW) and water-deficit (WD) conditions, utilizing various soil infusions as inoculants to explore potential changes in these endophytes. Our findings reveal distinct changes with quinoa seeds exhibiting a high degree of conservation in their endophytic microbiome, even between maternal and offspring seeds, with specific bacterial taxa showing only minor differences. Tissue specificity emerged as a key factor, with seeds maintaining a stable microbial community, while roots exhibited more pronounced shifts, highlighting the tissue-dependent patterns of microbial enrichment.

conclusionsThe results highlight the stability and conservation of endophytic communities in quinoa seeds, even under varying water conditions and across different genotypes, emphasizing the role of tissue specificity in shaping microbial associations. These findings suggest that quinoa-associated endophytes, particularly those conserved in seeds, may play a crucial role in enhancing drought resilience. Understanding the dynamics of plant-microbe interactions in quinoa is vital for developing stress-resilient crop varieties, supporting sustainable agricultural practices, and ensuring food security in the face of climate change and environmental challenges.

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DroughtMicrobial diversityQuinoaRoot endophytesSeed endophytes

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