Eggplant, or dark-fruited nightshade (Solanum melongena L., 1753), is an important agricultural crop, for which the use of biopreparations based on antagonist microorganisms is advisable. The success of introducing such strains into an agrocenosis is largely determined by their interaction with the host plant’s autochthonous microbial community, which can vary significantly across regions. This study analyzed the microbiota structure of eggplant plants grown in the Saratov region. One hundred healthy leaf samples were microbiologically analyzed.
