The article "Shared governance in the plant holobiont and implications for one health" by Gabriele Berg et al. explores the ecological and genetic features of plant holobionts, emphasizing the shared governance between hosts and microbes. The holobiont theory, which posits that the host and its microbial community form a single unit, has been supported by recent microbiome research. The authors highlight the importance of plant holobionts in global change, particularly in the context of climate change and its impacts on ecosystems. They discuss the evolution and ecology of plant holobionts, noting that plant evolution is driven by interactions with both symbiotic and pathogenic microbes. The article also addresses the knowledge gaps in understanding the communication and interaction between hosts and microbes, and the broader implications for one health and planetary health. The authors call for action to protect plant holobionts, as they play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem functions and human health. They provide examples of how plant holobionts are integrated into ecosystems and interact with other holobionts, and identify areas for further research, such as the role of volatile organic compounds and membrane vesicles in communication.The article "Shared governance in the plant holobiont and implications for one health" by Gabriele Berg et al. explores the ecological and genetic features of plant holobionts, emphasizing the shared governance between hosts and microbes. The holobiont theory, which posits that the host and its microbial community form a single unit, has been supported by recent microbiome research. The authors highlight the importance of plant holobionts in global change, particularly in the context of climate change and its impacts on ecosystems. They discuss the evolution and ecology of plant holobionts, noting that plant evolution is driven by interactions with both symbiotic and pathogenic microbes. The article also addresses the knowledge gaps in understanding the communication and interaction between hosts and microbes, and the broader implications for one health and planetary health. The authors call for action to protect plant holobionts, as they play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem functions and human health. They provide examples of how plant holobionts are integrated into ecosystems and interact with other holobionts, and identify areas for further research, such as the role of volatile organic compounds and membrane vesicles in communication.