Phytochemicals induced in chickpea roots selectively and non-selectively stimulate and suppress fungal endophytes and pathogens

Plant roots shape the structure of the soil microbiome by producing a wide array of phytochemicals, which in turn impact plant growth and health. The synthesis of root metabolites is a dynamic process that is modulated by interactions with soil microorganisms. This study explored the regulation of soil-borne fungal endophytes and pathogens by the production of phytochemicals in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) roots colonized or not colonized by...