Alfalfa stem microbiome, WF14 genome and transcriptome, and host transcriptome
This project investigates the stem-associated microbial communities of healthy perennial alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) and a cultured stem-derived endophytic bacterial isolate, WF14. The datasets include 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing of alfalfa stem and stem-exudate microbial communities, whole-genome and transcriptome sequencing of strain WF14, and transcriptome sequencing of alfalfa root, stem, and leaf tissues under WF14 inoculation and drought-stress conditions. The study aims to characterize the potential roles of stem-derived endophytic bacteria in alfalfa growth promotion and drought resilience.