The bacterial leaf symbiosis: Origin, function, evolutionary gain and transmission mode of endophytes in bacteriophilous Rubiaceae KU Leuven
Interactions between plants and symbiotic microorganisms are one of the most widespread and
prevalent mutualisms on Earth. Most research focuses on plant-bacteria interactions with
immediate applications. Although not illogical, such narrow focus has the inherent risk of ignoring
associations that might prove beneficial in the future. In Rubiaceae, several species interact with
Burkholderia bacteria that are ...