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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

Genome-based circumscription and phenotyping of regulated microbes, especially the select agent Ralstonia solanacearum

Rapid and precise identification of putative bacterial pathogens is critically important in protecting U.S. agriculture. This project leverages genome sequencing and genome-based classification to precisely identify select agents and other high risk quarantine pathogens and conclusively distinguish them from non-pathogens and closely related pathogens already present in the United States. While the experimental work is focused on Ralstonia solanacearum (Rs), the employed genome sequence-based approach is expandable to other bacterial pathogens.

Upcoming Events

Organized by the Alliance

International Phytobiomes Conference 2021

14-17 September 2021 • Denver, CO, USA

The International Phytobiomes Conference 2021 will bring together a broad community of international researchers and scientists from the public and private sector to collectively advance the newly-emerging field of phytobiomes research.

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Latest News

Webinar: Decoding rhizosphere ecology for soil health
Root exudates are significant carbon pumps, transferring CO2 from the atmosphere into the soil. These exudates vary in quantity and chemistry, profoundly affecting microbial interactions and soil organic matter dynamics, with significant implications for soil biogeochemistry and health. December 18, 2024 News, Webinar
Call for abstracts: Phytobiomes Alliance Workshops at PAG 2025
Abstracts for proposed talks are now being accepted for individuals interested in presenting their research at the workshops organized by the Phytobiomes Alliance during the Plant & Animal Genome Conference 32 (10-15 January 2025 – San Diego, CA, USA). October 18, 2024 News
Program of the International Phytobiomes Conference 2024 is online
Three days of plenary lectures, panel discussions, scientific talks, poster flash talks, networking opportunities, and more! October 15, 2024 News
Webinar: Soil Metagenome Insights: An Emerging Frontier in Sustainable Agriculture
Metagenomics, or sequencing all DNA in a sample, is a scalable, high-throughput, and rapid tool that can analyze the species composition and biological functional capacity of a soil sample. September 11, 2024 News, Webinar