Rhizosphere chemical dialogues: plant-microbe interactions

Journal Article · Tue Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 2009 · Current Opinion in Biotechnology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copbio.2009.09.014· OSTI ID:1040348

Badri, D V; van der Lelie, D; Weir, T L; Vivanco, J M

Every organism on earth relies on associations with its neighbors to sustain life. For example, plants form associations with neighboring plants, microflora, and microfauna, while humans maintain symbiotic associations with intestinal microbial flora, which is indispensable for nutrient assimilation and development of the innate immune system. Most of these associations are facilitated by chemical cues exchanged between the host and the symbionts. In the rhizosphere, which includes plant roots and the surrounding area of soil influenced by the roots, plants exude chemicals to effectively communicate with their neighboring soil organisms. Here we review the current literature pertaining to the chemical communication that exists between plants and microorganisms and the biological processes they sustain.

• Research Organization: BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY (BNL)
• Sponsoring Organization: LABORATORY-DIRECTED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-98CH10886
• OSTI ID: 1040348
• Report Number(s): BNL--90650-2010-JA; YN0100000
• Journal Information: Current Opinion in Biotechnology, Journal Name: Current Opinion in Biotechnology Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 20; ISSN 0958-1669
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
COMMUNICATIONS
MICROORGANISMS
NUTRIENTS
SOILS