G. Genesiska

Research interests

PhD project: Understanding the drivers of the potato microbiome

Plant microbiota research has improved substantially in recent years, with a focus on the diverse community of plant-associated bacteria known as the plant microbiome. Plant microbiome research include linking microbial ecology to the biology and function of the plant host, as well as seeing microorganisms as a source of functionalities. What are your thoughts on the potato microbiome? Which factor has a dominant influence on the microbiome? Is plant genotype, growth stages, growing season, physiological state and tissue type of the plant, or agricultural practices ? In my recent phd project, I am eager to work on how to understand the main drivers of microbiome in potato.

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