Multilayer plant-in-chip platform for non-destructive visualization of root morphology during co-culture with beneficial bacteria

J. A. Aufrecht, C. M. Timm, J. M. Ryan, A. N. Bible, L. J. Millet, A. Nebenfuehr, J. L. Morrell-Falvey, M. J. Doktycz, S. T. Retterer

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Abstract

The interaction between plants and their associated microbiomes is difficult to visualize in situ and requires a transparent culturing platform that can capture the length and time scales in which these dynamic relationships occur. We have used lab-on-a-chip technology to create such a platform and have successfully co-cultured Arabidopsis thaliana with beneficial bacteria. Here we quantify the changes in root morphology over time and discuss the potential of the system to characterize the kinetics and spatial distribution of root colonization.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication20th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2016
PublisherChemical and Biological Microsystems Society
Pages198-199
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9780979806490
StatePublished - 2016
Event20th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2016 - Dublin, Ireland
Duration: Oct 9 2016Oct 13 2016

Publication series

Name20th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2016

Conference

Conference20th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2016
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityDublin
Period10/9/1610/13/16

Keywords

  • Arabidopsis thaliana
  • Microfluidic
  • Plant-growth promoting bacteria

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