There was an obvious trend of potential functional differentiation of related bacterial communities in the fruit body and rhizomorph: (i) the functional groups of the core bacterial taxa in the fruit bodies were more concentrated in nitrogen nutrition and aromatic compounds degradation to support their growth and development; (ii) bacterial taxa of the rhizomorphs preferred to decompose complex organic matter and absorb mineral nutrients, and this might prevent the infestation of pests and diseases in the soil environment to ensure the differentiation and growth of fruit bodies.
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Bacterial Community Analysis and Potential Functions of Core Taxa in Different Parts of the Fungus <i>Cantharellus cibarius</i>.
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Through functional annotation of core bacterial taxa, we found that there was an apparent trend of potential functional differentiation of related bacterial communities in the fruit body and rhizomorph: potential functional groups of core bacterial taxa in the fruit bodies centered on nitrogen fixation, nitrogen metabolism, and degradation of aromatic compounds, while those in rhizomorphs focused on aerobic chemoheterotrophy, chemoheterotrophy, defense against soil pathogens, decomposition of complex organic compounds, and uptake of insoluble inorganic compounds.