# Host genotype-specific rhizosphere fungus enhances drought resistance in wheat

*PRI Rank #16 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #16 |
| 18m citations | 48 |
| Journal | Microbiome |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1186/s40168-024-01770-8 |
| Corresponding authors | Gehong Wei, Weining Song, Duntao Shu |
| Institution | Northwest A&F University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/mycorrhizal-fungi-and-plant-interactions/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1186/s40168-024-01770-8](https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-024-01770-8)

## Topics

Rhizosphere microbiome · drought resistance · host genotype · Mortierella alpina · Epicoccum nigrum · Yunhan 618 · Chinese Spring · amplicon sequencing · Metagenomics · Microbial interkingdom networks · Root morphology · Keystone taxa · root RNA sequencing · drought-responsive genes · CIPK9 · PP2C30 · carbon cycling · lateral roots · root hairs · fungal colonization

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