Rheum palmatum Amplicon Sequencing Project

This project aims to investigate the microbial community structure associated with Rheum palmatum (a medicinal rhubarb species) using amplicon sequencing technology (e.g., 16S rRNA for bacteria/archaea and ITS for fungi). Key objectives include:Characterizing Microbial Diversity: Identify and catalog the taxonomic composition of microbial communities (bacteria, and fungi) in the rhizosphere and surrounding soil of Rheum palmatum.Functional Association Analysis: Explore potential correlations between microbial taxa and the biosynthesis of bioactive compounds (e.g., anthraquinones, polyphenols) critical to the plant's medicinal properties.Environmental Interaction: Assess how environmental factors shape microbial community dynamics.