%0 Journal Article
%T Light and Microbial Lifestyle: The Impact of Light Quality on Plant¨CMicrobe Interactions in Horticultural Production Systems¡ªA Review
%A Anna Karin Rosberg
%A Beatrix W. Alsanius
%A Karl-Johan Bergstrand
%A Maria Karlsson
%A Martine Dorais
%A Most Tahera Naznin
%A Sammar Khalil
%J Horticulturae | An Open Access Journal from MDPI
%D 2019
%R https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae5020041
%X Horticultural greenhouse production in circumpolar regions (>60¡ã N latitude), but also at lower latitudes, is dependent on artificial assimilation lighting to improve plant performance and the profitability of ornamental crops, and to secure production of greenhouse vegetables and berries all year round. In order to reduce energy consumption and energy costs, alternative technologies for lighting have been introduced, including light-emitting diodes (LED). This technology is also well-established within urban farming, especially plant factories. Different light technologies influence biotic and abiotic conditions in the plant environment. This review focuses on the impact of light quality on plant¨Cmicrobe interactions, especially non-phototrophic organisms. Bacterial and fungal pathogens, biocontrol agents, and the phyllobiome are considered. Relevant molecular mechanisms regulating light-quality-related processes in bacteria are described and knowledge gaps are discussed with reference to ecological theories. View Full-Tex
%U https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/5/2/41