The root microbiome, endophytes in particular, plays a crucial role in functioning of the host plant. These microorganisms, as a consortium, can be used as a part of the propagation protocol for producing healthy plants. Himalayan yew (Taxus wallichiana Zucc.) is an important medicinal plant species, mainly due to its known anticancer property. This species is listed in IUCN red list of threatened species and hence a priority candidate for conservation. Microscopic examination of T. wallichiana roots clearly indicates heavy colonization by mycorrhizae and other endophytes. The present study illustrates the application of the root-associated microbiome for raising healthy plantlets of T. wallichiana, using stem cuttings for field transfer, as an ecofriendly nursery practice.

根微生物组，尤其是内生菌，在宿主植物的功能中起着至关重要的作用。这些微生物作为一个财团，可用作生产健康植物的繁殖方案的一部分。喜马拉雅紫杉（Taxus wallichiana Zucc。）是一种重要的药用植物，主要​​是由于其已知的抗癌特性。该物种被列入世界自然保护联盟濒危物种红色名录，因此是保护的优先考虑对象。显微镜下壁生圆球菌根的检查清楚地表明，菌根和其他内生菌会大量繁殖。本研究说明了根相关微生物组在培育健康的壁球菌苗中的应用。，将茎插用于田间转移，作为一种环保的苗圃实践。