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Phyllosphere microbiology with special reference to diversity and plant genotype.
Journal of applied microbiology - 1 Dec 2008
Whipps J M, Hand P, Pink D, Bending G D
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The phyllosphere represents the habitat provided by the aboveground parts of plants, and on a global scale supports a large and complex microbial community. Microbial interactions in the phyllosphere can affect the fitness of plants in natural communities, the productivity of agricultural crops, and the safety of horticultural produce for human consumption. The structure of phyllosphere communities reflects...
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