Unveiling the Microbiome of Hydroponically Cultivated Lettuce: Impact of Phytophthora cryptogea Infection on Plant-Associated Microorganisms
The aim of the study is to investigate the potential impact of Phytophthora cryptogea on the microbial root community of hydroponically-grown lettuce. By sampling both symptomatic and non-symptomatic plants from naturally infected greenhouses, we aim to accurately simulate real-world conditions and gain a comprehensive understanding of the pathogen impact. Microbial communities were studied by sequencing the bacterial hypervariable V4 region of the 16S rRNA gene using an Illumina MiSeq sequencer.