Functional Importance of the Plant Microbiome

World-renowned scientists share their areas of expertise on plant microbiome researchFully up-to-date chapters on the symbiotic relationship between endophytes and host organisms
Agricultural paradigms of using endophytes to improve plant health and crop yields are discussed

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Dr. Sharon Lafferty Doty is a Professor at the University of Washington, School of Environmental and Forest Sciences. Her research area is on the functional importance of the plant microbiome, specifically the microbial endophytes of poplar and willow, two early successional pioneer plant genera. She is the current Chair of the working group on Environmental and Ecosystem Services of the International Poplar Commission, a branch of the United Nations (UN). She was recently elected vice president of the International Symbiosis Society (ISS) in charge of education. She is also a member of the UW Astrobiology program. Her lab is currently working with microbial strains for improved phytoremediation of organic and inorganic pollutants, and for improved plant growth, health, and stress tolerance with reduced chemical inputs.

Inhalt
Functional Importance of the Plant Endophytic Microbiome: Implications for Agriculture, Forestry and Bioenergy.- Endophytic Nitrogen Fixation: Controversy and a Path Forward.- Endophyte-Promoted Nutrient Acquisition: Phosphorous and Iron.- Endophyte Effects on Photosynthesis and Water Use of Plant Hosts: A Meta-Analysis.- The Symbiogenic Tango: Achieving Climate-Resilient Crops via Mutualistic Plant-Fungal Relationships.- Endophytic Phytohormones and Their Role in Plant Growth Promotion.