E. Kemen

Strong pairwise Interactions do not Drive Interactions in a Plant Leaf Associated Microbial Community

The paper investigates microbe-microbe interactions in a synthetic microbial community on Arabidopsis leaves, finding that in vitro pairwise interactions differ from in planta correlation networks, suggesting community-level synergism over competition.

Microbial communities living inside plant leaves or on the leaf surface are differently shaped by environmental cues

This study investigates how environmental cues shape microbial communities inside and on the surface of Arabidopsis leaves over five years, identifying key drivers and niche preferences.

Cell specialization in cyanobacterial biofilm development revealed by expression of a cell-surface and extracellular matrix protein

The paper identifies cell specialization in Synechococcus elongatus biofilm formation, showing a subset of cells produce matrix proteins while others are assembled in the biofilm.

Proteins released into the plant apoplast by the obligate parasitic protist Albugo selectively repress phyllosphere-associated bacteria

The paper identifies three Albugo proteins that selectively inhibit gram-positive bacteria in the phyllosphere, suggesting their potential as biocontrol agents.

Life on leaves : uncovering temporal dynamics in Arabidopsis' leaf microbiota

This study examines temporal dynamics in Arabidopsis thaliana leaf microbiota over three years, identifying core taxa and time-varying microbial networks.

The microbiome of Lotus nodules varies with plant health in a species-specific manner

The paper examines how the microbiome of Lotus nodules varies with plant health, finding species-specific differences and identifying Pseudomonas-related bacteria as indicators of healthy nodules.

Predicting lifestyle and host from positive selection data and genome properties in oomycetes

The paper develops a model to predict oomycete lifestyles using genome properties and functional annotations, finding convergent evolution in biological processes related to host adaptation.

A fungal member of the microbial phyllosphere antagonizes infection of Arabidopsis thaliana by the oomycete pathogen Albugo laibachii via a secreted lysozyme

The paper identifies a fungal lysozyme that reduces infection of Arabidopsis by an oomycete pathogen through microbial antagonism in the phyllosphere.

A novel phyllosphere resident Protomyces species that interacts with the Arabidopsis immune system.

The paper describes a novel Protomyces strain isolated from Arabidopsis phylloplane and shows it enhances plant immunity against Botrytis cinerea.

Root microbiota assembly and adaptive differentiation among European Arabidopsis populations

The paper examines root microbiota variation in Arabidopsis thaliana across Europe, finding that climate drives adaptation more than soil conditions or microbial composition.

Microbial interkingdom interactions in roots promote Arabidopsis survival

The paper investigates microbial interactions in Arabidopsis roots, showing bacterial microbiota protect plants from filamentous eukaryotes and maintain microbial balance.

Stability of association between Arabidopsis thaliana and Pseudomonas pathogens over evolutionary time scales

The paper surveys Pseudomonas in Arabidopsis thaliana over multiple years and sites, finding that pathogenic sublineages coexist without a single dominant strain overtaking populations.