Jessy Labbé

TL;DR: The predicted gene inventory of the L. bicolor genome points to previously unknown mechanisms of symbiosis operating in biotrophic mycorrhizal fungi, providing an unparalleled opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the processes by which symbionts interact with plants within their ecosystem to perform vital functions in the carbon and nitrogen cycles that are fundamental to sustainable plant productivity.

TL;DR: A particular focus is placed on the understanding of BFI within complex microbial communities and in regard of the metaorganism concept, as well as recent discoveries that clarify the (molecular) mechanisms involved in bacterial-fungal relationships.

TL;DR: While most variation remains unattributed, the authors observed significant differences in the microbiota between watersheds (Tennessee vs. North Carolina) and seasons (Spring vs. Fall).

TL;DR: These findings suggest that an ecological patterned root-microbial interaction strategy has been adopted in S. salsa system to confront soil salinity and demonstrate that the potential core microbiome members improve non-host plants growth and salt tolerance.

TL;DR: Independent comparative phylogenomic analyses of fungal and bacterial genomes are consistent with an ancient origin for M. elongata - M. cysteinexigens symbiosis, most likely over 350 million years ago and concomitant with the terrestrialization of Earth and diversification of land fungi and plants.