Microbial biodiversity in Tunisian olive grove soils: a reservoir of phytopathogenic fungi and potential beneficial microorganisms (opens in new tab)

IntroductionIntercropping in olive orchards increases the risk of soil-borne fungal infections, particularly when associated crops are susceptible to the same pathogens. This study aimed to identify soil-borne microorganisms colonizing the roots and rhizosphere of olive trees in Tunisia intercropped with Solanaceae plants and to evaluate co-occurring bacterial communities for their potential to mitigate wilt disease and promote plant health.Material and methodsEndophytic fungi and bacteria we...