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Research into the phylogenetic structure of phytomicrobiome for use in plant breeding
https://doi.org/10.31676/2073-4948-2026-84-15-30
Abstract
This article reviews recent advances in understanding the mechanisms underlying the formation of phylogenetic structure in phytomicrobiomes and examines plant breeding strategies aimed at optimizing these mechanisms to obtain novel phenotypes with valuable agronomic traits. In the development of highly productive and adaptive varieties of fruit and berry crops, the functional potential of associated microorganisms comprising the phytomicrobiome (endosphere, phyllosphere, and rhizosphere) should be considered. These microbial communities play an essential role in realizing the genetic potential of plants and may facilitate the breeding of new varieties with improved economically important traits. The article underscores the importance of developing environmentally safe breeding strategies and methods based on advances in synthetic biology and phytomicrobiome engineering that optimize the symbiosis between plants and microorganisms. This can accelerate the breeding process and increase the number and quality of donors and sources with economically valuable traits.
Keywords
variety,
phytomicrobiome,
endophytic bacteria,
vertical microorganism transmission,
horizontal gene transfer,
breeding,
synthetic biology,
phytomicrobiome engineering.
Supporting agencies: The research was carried out within the state order of FSBSO ARHCBAN for the topic «Development of technologies for increasing the level of realization of genetic potential of selection forms and quality management of perennial agrocenoses using biologized methods of productivity process management and optimization of mineral nutrition» (FGUW-2024-0003).
About the Authors
S. N. Konovalov
Federal Horticultural Center for Breeding, Agrotechnoloigy and Nursery
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
V. V. Bobkova
Federal Horticultural Center for Breeding, Agrotechnoloigy and Nursery
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
F. F. Sazonov
Federal Horticultural Center for Breeding, Agrotechnoloigy and Nursery
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
A. A. Borisova
Federal Horticultural Center for Breeding, Agrotechnoloigy and Nursery
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
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Konovalov S.N., Bobkova V.V., Sazonov F.F., Borisova A.A. Research into the phylogenetic structure of phytomicrobiome for use in plant breeding. Pomiculture and small fruits culture in Russia. 2026;84(1):15-30. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31676/2073-4948-2026-84-15-30
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