MdUGT88F1 gene enhances apple resistance to Fusarium via root exudate microbiota assembly (static-content.springer.com)

• MdUGT88F1 overexpression reduces Fusarium disease symptoms in apple.
• Root exudates from resistant plants alter rhizosphere bacterial community composition.
• Specific beneficial bacteria (e.g., Pseudomonas, Bacillus) are enriched.

"This study shows that the apple UDP-glycosyltransferase gene MdUGT88F1 confers resistance to Fusarium proliferatum by altering root exudates that recruit disease-suppressive rhizosphere bacteria. The work links plant genetics, metabolomics, and microbiome engineering."