Project:
Wheatbiome
Intro
Both inside and out, our bodies harbour a huge array of microorganisms. While bacteria are the biggest players, we also host viruses and other microbes – including viruses that attack bacteria. But wait a minute. Aren’t microbes supposed to be dangerous? Despite what you might think, they aren't. Our microbes play a number of key roles, including programming our immune system, providing nutrients for our cells, and preventing harmful bacteria and viruses from colonizing our bodies. And if we have microorganisms helping our body, the same situation is happening with wheat. In soils and plants, microbial communities play a crucial role in preventing plant diseases as microorganisms protect crops from pathogens or fouling organisms.
