Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2023
Publication Title
Annual Review of Phytopathology
Abstract
Plant and soil microbiomes are integral to the health and productivity of plants and ecosystems, yet researchers struggle to identify microbiome characteristics important for providing beneficial outcomes. Network analysis offers a shift in analytical framework beyond "who is present" to the organization or patterns of coexistence between microbes within the microbiome. Because microbial phenotypes are often significantly impacted by coexisting populations, patterns of coexistence within microbiomes are likely to be especially important in predicting functional outcomes. Here, we provide an overview of the how and why of network analysis in microbiome research, highlighting the ways in which network analyses have provided novel insights into microbiome organization and functional capacities, the diverse network roles of different microbial populations, and the eco-evolutionary dynamics of plant and soil microbiomes.
Recommended Citation
Dundore-Arias, J P.; Michalska-Smith, M; Millican, M; and Kinkel, L L., "More Than the Sum of Its Parts: Unlocking the Power of Network Structure for Understanding Organization and Function in Microbiomes" (2023). Biology and Chemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations. 17.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/biochem_fac/17
Comments
Published in Annual Review of Phytopathology by Annual Reviews. Available via doi: 10.1146/annurev-phyto-021021-041457.
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