These associated microorganisms can enhance nutrient availability in the soil and improve the ability of a plant to absorb nutrients and water. In addition, they can produce phytohormones such as ...

Unhealthy soil induces poor plant performance and growth. Marin County gardeners must frequently amend their soil with mulch ...

The best probiotics contain clinically-backed strains to support gut health. Nutrition experts explain what to look for when ...

knew from previous work that 40% of all bacteria found on healthy roots, including bacteria from the order Xanthomonodales – a core order of the plant microbiota – possess the ability to suppress ...

The team also found the patches enhance vegetative propagation, a process used to grow a genetically identical new plant using cuttings. Bacterial cellulose is a natural polymer produced by certain ...

In the KEYLINK model, we integrate new knowledge on soil structure and its importance for soil organic matter (SOM) stabilisation and hydrology, with the existing concepts on SOM pools, and elements ...

The rhizosphere is influenced by a range of exudates released by plant roots. These root exudates serve as an “intermediary” ...

The capsules are easy to take and we appreciate that they’re made with plant-based ... Chicory root is known for its prebiotic properties, which can help feed the good bacteria in your gut.

Mar. 5, 2025 — Some bacteria deploy tiny spearguns to retaliate against rival attacks. Researchers mimicked attacks by poking bacteria with an ultra-sharp tip. ...

Insects’ aversion to worm castings is demonstrated when they are spread over ant nests, causing the ants to remove themselves ...