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Host-plant genetics affect hidden ecological players: Links among Populus, condensed tannins and fungal endophyte infection
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posted on 2023-05-17, 08:36 authored by Bailey, J, Deckert, R, Schweitzer, J, Rehill, BJ, Lindroth, RL, Gehring, C, Whitham, TGRecent studies have shown effects of host plant genetics on community and ecosystem processes, which makes understanding the impacts of genetically based traits on hidden or non-apparent organisms more important. Here we examined links among genetic variation in hybrid cottonwoods, plant phytochemistry, and twig fungal endophytes (i.e., a common hidden organism). We found three major patterns: (1) twig fungal endophyte infection was positively related to the introgression of Fremont cottonwood (Populus fremontii S. Wats.) RFLP genetic markers, (2) condensed tannin concentration in twig bark tissue was negatively correlated to the introgression of Fremont genetic markers, and (3) fungal endophyte infection was negatively related to condensed tannin concentration in twig bark. These data demonstrate that plant genotype can impact hidden ecological players (i.e., fungal endophytes) resulting in community and ecosystem consequences. © 2005 NRC Canada.
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Publication title
Canadian Journal of BotanyVolume
83Issue
4Pagination
356-361ISSN
0008-4026Department/School
School of Natural SciencesPublisher
Natl Research Council CanadaPlace of publication
Research Journals, Montreal Rd, Ottawa, Canada, Ontario, K1A 0R6Repository Status
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