Microbiota transplantation is emerging as a promising strategy against cotton leaf curl disease (CLCuD), which severely impacts cotton production, especially in Pakistan.

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More information: Ayesha Badar et al, Microbiota transplantation for cotton leaf curl disease suppression—core microbiome and transcriptome dynamics, Communications Biology (2025). DOI: 10.1038 ...

Crop plants are grown as extensive monocultures, which increases the risk of disease epidemics. Major diseases include mildew, rust, Septoria in cereals, and late blight in potato. These diseases ...