A root pathogen drives rhizosphere enrichment of antagonistic Pseudomonas and induces production of an antimicrobial metabolite

In plants, the development of soil-borne diseases has been shown to trigger the recruitment of beneficial microbes, which contribute to defense against pathogens.

In plants, the development of soil-borne diseases has been shown to trigger the recruitment of beneficial microbes, which contribute to defense against pathogens. However, the underlying mechanisms driving this recruitment remain elusive. Here, we used a gnotobiotic system…