Adaptability variation of root-associated bacterial community between different genotypes of rice (Oryza sativa L.) for promoting phthalate removal

Rhizosphere degradation and microbial mechanism on soil phthalate (PAE) dissipation and accumulation variation among different crop cultivars remains unknown. Here, bacterial community and PAE degradation-related genes in root-associated niches were analyzed between low (Fengyousimiao) and high (Huahang) PAE-accumulating cultivars of rice (Oryza sativa L.) exposed to di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).