Soil Microbiomes in Contrasting Oil Palm Planting Materials
In this study, we examine how drought and phosphate stresses shape the structure and function of soil microbial communities associated with oil palm seedlings. We assess microbial diversity, taxonomic composition, metabolic potential, and key soil chemical parameters in bulk and rhizospheric soils of two contrasting oil palm planting materials to unravel the interactions between soil microbiota, plant genotype, and environmental stresses. This study provides novel insights into the microbial assembly associated with oil palm under abiotic stresses and highlights the potential for microbiome-informed strategies in selecting and managing oil palm genotypes for enhanced resilience.