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Harnessing Beneficial Soil Bacteria to Manage Invasive Weeds
Jim Crocker
22nd May, 2024
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Key Findings
- Leiden University researchers studied how bacterial volatiles affect plant growth and defense
- They found that bacterial volatiles can significantly impact plant growth, ranging from plant death to a sixfold increase in biomass
- Certain bacterial volatiles can inhibit plant defense responses, potentially benefiting agricultural productivity
AgricultureBiochemPlant Science
References
Main Study
1) Exploring the potential of root-associated bacteria to control an outbreak weed
Published 21st May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-024-06726-3
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Journal: Ecosphere (Washington, D.C), Issue: Vol 7, Issue 3, Mar 2016