The impact of antibiotics on the microbiome of edible plants and its implications for consumer health

dc.contributor.authorPiotrowicz-Cieślak, Agnieszka I.
dc.contributor.authorKlimkowicz-Pawlas, Agnieszka
dc.contributor.authorPiechowicz, Lidia
dc.contributor.authorUkalska-Jaruga, Aleksandra
dc.contributor.authorGałązka, Anna
dc.contributor.authorKrupka, Magdalena
dc.contributor.authorWolska, Lidia
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-14T14:39:42Z
dc.date.available2026-04-14T14:39:42Z
dc.date.issued2026-04-14
dc.description.abstractThe aim of this study was to determine the principles governing the composition of the microbiome associated with the soil-root-plant (phyllosphere) system and to analyze the mechanisms influencing its functioning. Particular attention was given to identifying the factors shaping the structure of the soil microbiota, its dynamics, and its impact on plant physiology and human health. The plant-associated microbiome forms a complex ecosystem composed of microorganisms interacting within three main zones: the soil (rhizosphere), roots (endosphere), and aerial plant parts (phyllosphere). Their presence and activity are closely dependent on environmental conditions, such as soil mineral composition and plant-specific traits. A key focus is to identify the major groups of microorganisms that play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance. These microorgan¬ isms can perform symbiotic functions, supporting plant growth by enhancing nutrient availability, protecting against pathogens, and stimulating the plant immune system. This study focuses on identifying the major groups of microorganisms that play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance, and on assessing the potential risks posed by specific microbial groups, including their role in plant pathogenesis and in the transmission of harmful substances through the food chain.
dc.description.sponsorshipThis study has been financially supported by a grant from the National Science Centre, Poland (Grant No. UMO-2019/35/B/NZ7/04394: Intensive rearing of poultry–identification of changes occurring in the environment and their impact on human health).
dc.identifier.citationApplied Soil Ecology, Volume 222, 2026, 106970
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.apsoil.2026.106970
dc.identifier.issnISSN: 0929-1393 eISSN: 1873-0272
dc.identifier.urihttps://bc.iung.pl/handle/123456789/4773
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0929139326001903
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElsevier
dc.titleThe impact of antibiotics on the microbiome of edible plants and its implications for consumer health
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