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This research aims to explore how fungal community changes at different developmental stages affect biomass and metabolite accumulation in Gastrodia elata.

February 8, 2026Environmental Microbiome0 citationsOpen Access

Effects of developmental stage–driven fungal community shifts on biomass and metabolite accumulation in Gastrodia elata

ZZZhaoyu ZhangChinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College GWGuang-Fei WeiChinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College LHLi-Ying HouChinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

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This research aims to explore how fungal community changes at different developmental stages affect biomass and metabolite accumulation in Gastrodia elata.
Systematic analysis of fungal communities at various developmental stages of G. elata.
Assessment of biomass and bioactive metabolite levels in relation to fungal community structure.
Evaluation of microbe-plant interactions influencing plant growth and metabolite production.
Significant shifts in fungal communities were observed at different developmental stages.
Alterations in biomass corresponded with specific fungal community compositions.
Bioactive metabolite accumulation varied significantly based on fungal interactions observed.

Abstract

This study systematically elucidates the dynamic changes in fungal communities across different developmental stages of G. elata and their effects on biomass and bioactive metabolite accumulation. Our findings highlight the central role of microbe-plant-metabolite interactions in regulating biomass and bioactive metabolite production, offering valuable insight for optimizing the cultivation and quality of medicinal plants through microbiome-targeted strategies.

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