Community standards and future opportunities for synthetic communities in plant–microbiota research

IF 20.5 1区生物学 Q1 MICROBIOLOGY

Nature Microbiology Pub Date : 2024-10-30 DOI:10.1038/s41564-024-01833-4

Trent R. Northen, Manuel Kleiner, Marta Torres, Ákos T. Kovács, Mette Haubjerg Nicolaisen, Dorota M. Krzyżanowska, Shilpi Sharma, George Lund, Lars Jelsbak, Oliver Baars, Nikolaj Lunding Kindtler, Kathrin Wippel, Caja Dinesen, Jessica A. Ferrarezi, Malek Marian, Adele Pioppi, Xinming Xu, Tonni Andersen, Niko Geldner, Paul Schulze-Lefert, Julia A. Vorholt, Ruben Garrido-Oter

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Harnessing beneficial microorganisms is seen as a promising approach to enhance sustainable agriculture production. Synthetic communities (SynComs) are increasingly being used to study relevant microbial activities and interactions with the plant host. Yet, the lack of community standards limits the efficiency and progress in this important area of research. To address this gap, we recommend three actions: (1) defining reference SynComs; (2) establishing community standards, protocols and benchmark data for constructing and using SynComs; and (3) creating an infrastructure for sharing strains and data. We also outline opportunities to develop SynCom research through technical advances, linking to field studies, and filling taxonomic blind spots to move towards fully representative SynComs. Here the authors discuss the use of synthetic communities, or SynComs, in plant–microbiome research and propose steps to develop community standards that will support future research.

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植物微生物群落研究中的群落标准和合成群落的未来机遇

利用有益微生物被视为提高可持续农业生产的一种有前途的方法。合成群落（SynComs）正被越来越多地用于研究相关的微生物活动以及与植物宿主的相互作用。然而，群落标准的缺乏限制了这一重要研究领域的效率和进展。为弥补这一不足，我们建议采取三项行动：(1) 界定参考 SynComs；(2) 建立构建和使用 SynComs 的社区标准、协议和基准数据；(3) 创建共享菌株和数据的基础设施。我们还概述了通过技术进步、与实地研究的联系以及填补分类学盲点来发展 SynCom 研究的机会，以迈向具有充分代表性的 SynCom。

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Nature Microbiology Immunology and Microbiology-Microbiology

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44.40

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1.10%

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226

期刊介绍： Nature Microbiology aims to cover a comprehensive range of topics related to microorganisms. This includes: Evolution: The journal is interested in exploring the evolutionary aspects of microorganisms. This may include research on their genetic diversity, adaptation, and speciation over time. Physiology and cell biology: Nature Microbiology seeks to understand the functions and characteristics of microorganisms at the cellular and physiological levels. This may involve studying their metabolism, growth patterns, and cellular processes. Interactions: The journal focuses on the interactions microorganisms have with each other, as well as their interactions with hosts or the environment. This encompasses investigations into microbial communities, symbiotic relationships, and microbial responses to different environments. Societal significance: Nature Microbiology recognizes the societal impact of microorganisms and welcomes studies that explore their practical applications. This may include research on microbial diseases, biotechnology, or environmental remediation. In summary, Nature Microbiology is interested in research related to the evolution, physiology and cell biology of microorganisms, their interactions, and their societal relevance.