A Critical Role of the Plant Microbiome for Immunocompetency

Explore the crucial role of the plant microbiome in immunocompetency through this 30-minute conference talk from ASM Live 2015. Delve into the fascinating world of plant-microbe interactions as researchers unravel the complexity of the plant microbiome and its impact on plant health. Learn about topics such as rhizobium, secondary metabolites, complex microbial communities, proanthocyanidins, and experimental conditions. Gain insights from expert panelists, including James Kremer from Michigan State University, as they discuss how the plant microbiome elicits a low-level immune response in host plants, similar to gut microbes in humans. Discover potential applications and future research directions in this field of study.

Introduction
James Kramer
Sara Markland
Dr Lindsey Gilda
Rhizobium
Plant microbe interactions
Secondary metabolites
Complex microbial communities
Proanthocyanidins
Microbiome community
Question from the audience
Reducing complexity
Negative control
Experimental conditions
Potential applications
Outro