ReviewBMC plant biology2025
Phyllosphere synthetic microbial communities: a new frontier in plant protection.
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- Keystone taxa of phyllosphere microbiome confer resistance to citrus bacterial canker in pomelo via multiple mechanisms.Journal of integrative plant biology · 2026Article
- Seed Biopriming for Climate Stress Resilience: Molecular, Physiological, and Epigenetic Mechanisms.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Hydrophobic nano-calcium superphosphate enhances leaf disease resistance via coordinated physical, biochemical, and phyllosphere responses.Journal of nanobiotechnology · 2026Article
- Biocontrol Microbial Inoculants SuppressPlants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Leaf development is associated with coupled metabolome-fungi trajectories in the phyllosphere of Panax ginseng.BMC plant biology · 2026Article
- From soil to sequences: mechanisms and tools unravelling plant-rhizomicrobiome interactions.World journal of microbiology & biotechnology · 2026Review
- Beyond the Single Isolate: Leveraging Plant-Associated Microbial Communities for Crop Resilience.Microorganisms · 2026Review
- Phyllosphere microbiome: Exploring the unexplored frontiers for precision agricultural and environmental sustainability.World journal of microbiology & biotechnology · 2026Review
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- Emerging roles of PGPR in fruit production systems: from growth promotion to system-level regulation, a review.Frontiers in microbiology · 2026Review
- Microbial reassembly-driven multi-niche functional compensation alleviates uranium stress in rapeseed.Frontiers in microbiology · 2026Article
- Engineering the plant microbiome: synthetic community approaches to enhance crop protection.Frontiers in plant science · 2025Review
- Isolation, Identification, and Characterization of Antibiotic-Producing Bacteria from the Phyllosphere ofmicroPublication biology · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe phyllosphere, which includes the surfaces of plant leaves and stems, is one of the largest and most diverse microbial habitats on Earth, yet it remains understudied in plant-microbe interaction research. Recent studies have highlighted the significant role of phyllosphere epiphytic bacteria in enhancing plant health. These microorganisms help improve nutrient uptake, defend against pathogens, and increase resilience to environmental stressors. MAIN BODY: In recent years, phyllosphere-associated microorganisms have been assembled into synthetic microbial communities (SynComs) to replicate or augment natural microbial populations. This review examines the emerging field of phyllosphere-modulating synthetic communities (PMS) and their potential to enhance plant fitness and protection. We explore the latest advancements in the design of SynComs, with a focus on their agricultural applications. Despite promising results, a consensus is lacking on best practices for standardizing the development and application of PMS, with the complexity of PMS reported in the literature ranging from a few species to as many as 48 core phyla, including Proteobacteria, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria.
conclusionWhile PMS present a promising alternative to conventional plant protection methods, their full potential remains underexplored. Continued efforts to standardize and refine phyllosphere-modulating SynComs are essential to establishing them as reliable biological tools for improving plant health.
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