Summary
Combining single-cell genomics and 16S rRNA sequencing has made it possible to predict what functions each microorganism has in a complex soil microbiome. In this study, the technique was used to understand the microorganisms that live around soybean roots and help plants grow.
The first author is Kifushi, a doctoral student and assistant at the Takeyama Laboratory, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Waseda University.
Kifushi M, Nishikawa Y, Hosokawa M , Ide K, Kogawa M, Anai T, Takeyama HJ Biosci Bioeng. 2024 Apr 2:S1389-1723(24)00077-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiosc.2024.02.007. Online ahead of print.PMID: 38570219