Host genotype and edaphic factors shaped bacterial communities associated with native and endemic medicinal Artemisia species in arid environment
Rezaul Karim, Jean Legeay, Mohamed Bammou, Mohamed Hijri, Bulbul Ahmed · 2026
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Rezaul Karim and four colleagues report in 2026 on the bacteria living on and inside three wild Artemisia plants in dry parts of Morocco. Artemisia species are used as traditional medicines, and helpful bacteria can support their growth and stress tolerance. Two of the three plants grow only in this region. The team asked how much the plant itself, and how much the soil, shapes which bacteria settle in each part of the plant.
Gene sequencing of soil, root zone, roots, and shoots showed each plant part held its own mix of bacteria. Plant species mattered too, and soil traits such as acidity, lime content, and salt levels tracked with shifts in the bacterial mix. Despite the differences, one shared core group appeared nearly everywhere, built around Bacillus, Microvirga, and Rhizobium. Those bacteria are known for helping plants grow, which makes them candidates for further study.
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| CREATOR | Rezaul Karim, Jean Legeay, Mohamed Bammou, Mohamed Hijri, Bulbul Ahmed |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 58828 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |