soil-microbiome-and-sustainable-agriculture
The soil microbiome refers to the diverse community of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms living in and around plant roots that interact with their host in ways ranging from mutualistic to pathogenic. Research into these plant-microbe relationships reveals how microbial partners help crops acquire nutrients, resist disease, and tolerate environmental stress, offering pathways to reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Understanding and harnessing these interactions is central to developing more resilient, resource-efficient farming systems that support long-term soil health and crop productivity.
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Growing two crops together cuts pesticide use nearly in half
It shows that simply changing how crops are arranged in a field — something any gardener can do a...
Biochar in soil more than doubles the beneficial fungi on plant roots
If you add biochar to your garden or raised beds, you could more than double the helpful fungi th...
A common soil fungus grew tomatoes 23% more over two seasons
A simple, one-time soil treatment could let home gardeners and farmers grow significantly more to...
Genomic and functional insights on Priestia megaterium MOD5IV: Enha...
Heavy metals from mining and industry contaminate soils worldwide, and this naturally-occurring b...
Translational microbiomes in agriculture: microbial communities as ...
Invisible communities of microbes living in your garden soil and on plant roots are increasingly ...
Molecular pathways in plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria-plant in...
These beneficial bacteria are already living in the soil of your garden and farm fields — underst...
Coal and manure waste combined by microbes yields garden-ready compost
Compost that could end up in your garden or on the farms that grow your food might one day be mad...
