Deciphering Phyllomicrobiome of Cauliflower Leaf: Revelation by Metagenomic and Microbiological Analysis of Tolerant and Susceptible Genotypes Against Black Rot Disease.

Understanding the phyllomicrobiome dynamics in cauliflower plants holds significant promise for enhancing crop resilience against black rot disease, caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris. In this study, the culturable microbiome and metagenomic profile of tolerant (BR-161) and susceptible (Pusa Sharad) cauliflower genotypes were investigated to elucidate microbial interactions associated with disease tolerance.