Abstract
Here, we describe a novel "bait-trap" assay, which facilitates capture of soil microorganisms that exhibit chemotaxis to chemical attractants, such as root exudates. These multi-population assemblages represent potential guilds and can be characterized using a wide-range of culture-dependent and culture-independent methods. While in this example, we use root exudates as bait, any water-soluble compound(s) could be used. Hence, the potential applications for the assay are diverse.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Plant Microbiome: Methods and Protocols |
Editors | Lilia C. Carvalhais, Paul G. Dennis |
Place of Publication | U.S. |
Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
Pages | 283-289 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781071610404 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781071610398 |
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Publication status | Published - 2021 |