Microbial diversity and potential functional dynamics within the rhizocompartments of Dendrobium huoshanense

The results indicate a shift from generalist to specialist microbes from the cultivation medium to the endosphere, suggesting that <i>D. huoshanense</i> exerts strong selective pressure for endophytic fungi. Interestingly, a high proportion of fungi with unknown functions were found in the endosphere, highlighting an area for further research regarding the medicinal efficacy of <i>D. huoshanense</i>. Overall, this study provides foundational data for understanding the adaptive evolution of these microbial communities in response to specific microhabitats.