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An industry-academic collaborative initiative focused on building a phytobiome-based foundation for accelerating the sustainable production of food, feed, and fiber.

Featured Project

USCCN – United States Culture Collection Network

The U.S. Culture Collection Network (USCCN) brings together scientists working with laboratory based collections of microbes.

The mission of the USCCN is to facilitate the safe and responsible utilization of microbial resources for research, education, industry, medicine, and agriculture for the betterment of humankind.

Upcoming Event

Organized by the Alliance

International Phytobiomes Conference 2026

Cultivating Phytobiomes: From Systems Science to Agricultural Innovation

3-5 November, 2026

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

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Featured Sponsor

Texas Tech University (TTU)

“TTU is a leader in conducting transdisciplinary research and developing innovative solutions to enhance agricultural system efficiency and resilience while simultaneously reducing environmental impacts. We are employing data-driven biology, systems-based approaches, and computational innovations to understand and predict the dynamics and systems properties of the phytobiome, aiming to improve plant resilience to changing environments. We are very excited to collaborate with the Phytobiomes Alliance to develop and implement innovative practices based on system approaches that harness natural resources to enhance crop productivity, food quality, and environmental health sustainably.”

Webinar: Digging into the Rhizosphere Chemistry: How Plants Engineer their Soil Environment
Plants actively shape their surrounding soil environment through root exudation—the release of thousands of metabolites via their roots. This complex chemical exchange forms the foundation of plant-microbe interactions and significantly drives soil biogeochemistry. April 22, 2026 News, Webinar
2025 Annual Report
In 2025, the Alliance continued to advance the scientific and technological foundation for phytobiome-based sustainable agriculture – bringing together interdisciplinary expertise to translate research into practical, real-world solutions April 08, 2026 News
USCCN Conference 2026: Registration is Open
Registration is now open for the USCCN Conference 2026, “From Preservation to Innovation: Connecting Microbial Collections to Advance Science,” taking place July 31–August 1, 2026, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, RI, co-located with Plant Health 2026 (APS). March 26, 2026 News
Webinar: Ecosystems to molecules: How historical precipitation shapes the soil microbiota’s effect on plant drought tolerance
Drought alters the soil microbiota by selecting for functional traits that preserve fitness in dry conditions. Legacy effects or ecological memory refers to how past stress exposure influences microbiota responses to future environmental challenges. March 25, 2026 News, Webinar