Root type and soil phosphate determine the taxonomic landscape of colonizing fungi and the transcriptome of field‐grown maize roots

Summary Different root types of plants are colonized by a myriad of soil microorganisms, including fungi, which influence plant health and performance. The distinct functional and metabolic characteristics of these root types may influence root type‐inhabiting fungal communities. We performed internal transcribed spacer ( ITS ) DNA profiling to determine the composition of fungal communities in field‐grown axial and lateral roots of maize ( Zea...