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ArticleEnvironmental microbiome2025

Crop genotype modulates root rot resistance-associated microbial community composition and abundance of key taxa.

Valentin Gfeller, Michael Schneider, Natacha Bodenhausen, Matthew W Horton, Lukas Wille, Klaus H Oldach, Bruno Studer, Martin Hartmann, Monika M Messmer, Pierre Hohmann

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Valentin GfellerPlant Breeding, Department of Crop Sciences, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL), Frick, Switzerland. valentin.gfeller@fibl.org.
Michael SchneiderPlant Breeding, Department of Crop Sciences, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL), Frick, Switzerland.
Natacha BodenhausenNutrient Management and Symbiosis, Department of Soil Sciences, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL), Frick, Switzerland.
Matthew W HortonPlant Breeding, Department of Crop Sciences, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL), Frick, Switzerland.
Lukas WillePlant Breeding, Department of Crop Sciences, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL), Frick, Switzerland.
Klaus H OldachPre-Breeding Barley, Oats and Pulses, KWS LOCHOW GMBH, Bergen, Germany.
Bruno StuderMolecular Plant Breeding, Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Martin HartmannSustainable Agroecosystems, Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Monika M MessmerPlant Breeding, Department of Crop Sciences, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL), Frick, Switzerland.
Pierre HohmannPlant Breeding, Department of Crop Sciences, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL), Frick, Switzerland. pierre.hohmann@ub.edu.

Funding

European Commission (European Union) and Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (Switzerland) LIVESEED (EU Horizon 2020 no. 727230 and Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation no. 17.0009)European Commission (European Union) and Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (Switzerland) Root2Res (EU Horizon Europe no. 101060124 and Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation no 23.00050)Gebert Rüf Foundation, Schwiez GRS-082/19MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and FSE+ RYC2022-037997-I
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Abstract

backgroundPlants are constantly challenged by pathogens, which can cause substantial yield losses. The aggressiveness of and damage by pathogens depends on the host-associated microbiome, which might be shaped by plant genetics to improve resistance. How different crop genotypes modulate their microbiota when challenged by a complex of pathogens is largely unknown. Here, we investigate if and how pea (Pisum sativum L.) genotypes shape their root microbiota upon challenge by soil-borne pathogens and how this relates to a genotype's resistance. Building on the phenotyping efforts of 252 pea genotypes grown in naturally infested soil, we characterized root fungi and bacteria by ITS region and 16 S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing, respectively.

resultsPea genotype markedly affected both fungal and bacterial community composition, and these genotype-specific microbiota were associated with root rot resistance. For example, genotype resistance was correlated (R

conclusionsOur findings highlight the importance of crop genotype-specific root microbiota under root rot stress and the potential of the plant to shape its associated microbiota as a second line of defense.

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Grain legumesMicrobiota heritabilityPea root rotPisum sativumPlant-microbe interactionResistance breeding

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