PRJNA796271
Bacterial phylloplane community of indoor growing ivy plants
The phyllosphere represents an important habitat that hosts a large and diverse microbial community. The microbial communities found in the phyllosphere influence plant health and fitness and prevent colonization by certain plant pathogens. As the phylloplane is continuously exposed to the atmosphere, numerous environmental factors can influence the structure of the phylloplane community. We investigated whether ambient air pollution and traffic-related factors may shape the phylloplane community of indoor growing ivy plants.