The seagrass holobiont: Understanding seagrass-bacteria interactions and their role in seagrass ecosystem functioning
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- Journal Article
- Citation:
- FEMS Microbiology Letters, 2019, 366 (6)
- Issue Date:
- 2019-03-01
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© FEMS 2019. All rights reserved. This review shows that the presence of seagrass microbial community is critical for the development of seagrasses; from seed germination, through to phytohormone production and enhanced nutrient availability, and defence against pathogens and saprophytes. The tight seagrass-bacterial relationship highlighted in this review supports the existence of a seagrass holobiont and adds to the growing evidence for the importance of marine eukaryotic microorganisms in sustaining vital ecosystems. Incorporating a micro-scale view on seagrass ecosystems substantially expands our understanding of ecosystem functioning and may have significant implications for future seagrass management and mitigation against human disturbance.
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