Predictive ecology and management of phyllosphere microbial communities through cross-scale synthesis

Authors

David W. Armitage
Morgan E. Carter
Robin A. Choudhury, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Mitja Remus-Emsermann
Cindy E. Morris
Johan H. Leveau
Linda L. Kinkel
José Pablo Dundore-Arias

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-2023

Abstract

Here we summarize the main takeaways from a symposium and hybrid virtual and in-person participatory discussion focused on the challenges of scale in understanding the ecology and management of phyllosphere microbial communities. We provide an overview of the confounding effects of spatial scale on inference in microbial ecology, the spatial organization of microbial interactions in the phyllosphere, advances and remaining gaps in measuring phyllosphere colonization across scales, and the epidemiology in the phyllosphere. We hope to motivate further discussion and the development and adoption of creative approaches to solving the challenges of scale to enhance fundamental understanding and practical management of the phyllosphere microbiomes.

Comments

© 2023 The American Phytopathological Society

Recommended Citation

Armitage, David W., Morgan E. Carter, Robin A. Choudhury, Mitja N. P. Remus-Emsermann, Cindy E. Morris, Johan H. Leveau, Linda L. Kinkel, and José Pablo Dundore-Arias. 2023. “Predictive Ecology and Management of Phyllosphere Microbial Communities Through Cross-Scale Synthesis.” Phytobiomes Journal, May. https://doi.org/10.1094/PBIOMES-02-23-0012-P

Publication Title

Phytobiomes Journal

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1094/PBIOMES-02-23-0012-P