How plants build the microbiome they need to survive in a tough environment
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 09:55
in Biology & Nature
New research from Northern Arizona University points to the idea that, under some conditions, plants can "curate" their microbiomes—selecting good microbes and suppressing harmful ones—to adapt to their environments. The findings have significant implications for sustainable agriculture and offer a greater understanding of how complex ecosystems adapt in a changing environment.