Barley Microbiome

The purpose of this project is to study the differences in the microorganisms associated with the roots of different barley varieties and assess the adaptation of these varieties to different environments. Ultimately this work will provide a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in recruitment of the barley root microbial community and the interactions that occur to increase plant drought tolerance. This work will lead to more sustainable crop production that is better able to adapt to changing climatic conditions.