Assessing horizontal gene transfer in the rhizosphere of Brachypodium distachyon using fabricated ecosystems (EcoFABs)
S. Priya, S. Rossbach, T. Eng, P. Andeer, H.-H. Lin, J. Mortimer, T. Northen, A. Mukhopadhyay
This study demonstrates the use of EcoFABs to measure horizontal gene transfer frequency in the rhizosphere of Brachypodium distachyon, showing dependencies on plant stage, root exudates, donor cell numbers, and environmental stress.
bioRxiv · Mar 14, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology