Microbial Memory of Drought Reshapes Root‐Associated Communities to Enhance Plant Resilience

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This study shows drought alters rhizosphere microbial communities in Leymus chinensis, suggesting enhanced ecological resilience.

Connectivity in rhizosphere microbial networks dropped by 63.3% after three drought cycles compared to control conditions.
Fungal communities quickly adapted to drought stress, while specific bacterial taxa showed delayed recruitment patterns.
Transplanting drought-exposed rhizosphere soil improved water retention, proline, chlorophyll, and sugar content in Leymus chinensis.
These findings highlight how Leymus chinensis utilizes rhizosphere microbes for enhanced drought adaptation and ecological resilience.

Qi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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