Synthetic microbial community enhances macadamia growth by modulating root-microbe interactions and systemic plant responses
A SynCom boosted macadamia growth (33.4% taller, 40.3% more biomass) via multi-omics over 18 months. It reshaped rhizosphere, colonized roots, enriched probiotics and suppressed pathogens. It activated host pathways, aiding next-gen microbial inoculants for sustainable horticulture.