Phylogenetic approach of Brassicaceae microbiome recruitment in response to insect stress

Key Objectives & Expected Results

Objectives:

• To identify patterns of microbiome recruitment in the Brassicaceae family in response to insect stress

• To compare patterns of microbiome recruitment between 5 plant families in response to biotic and abiotic stresses.
• To characterize plant microbiome recruitment in response to different types of insect herbivory.
• To validate the beneficial effect of microbiome recruitment on plant resilience to insect herbivory

Expected Results:

• A comprehensive understanding of the evolution of belowground “cry for help” strategies of the Brassicaceae family in response to insect stress.

• Identification of stressed-induced core microbiome.