Distinct Microbial Community of Phyllosphere Associated with Five Tropical Plants on Yongxing Island, South China Sea

The surfaces of a leaf are unique and wide habitats for a microbial community. These microorganisms play a key role in plant growth and adaptation to adverse conditions, such as producing growth factors to promote plant growth and inhibiting pathogens to protect host plants. The composition of micro...

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Main Authors: Lijun Bao, Wenyang Cai, Xiaofen Zhang, Jinhong Liu, Hao Chen, Yuansong Wei, Xiuxiu Jia, Zhihui Bai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/7/11/525