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How Salty Soil Affects Bacteria in Plants and Crops
Jim Crocker
19th July, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study by Humboldt University analyzed the microbiomes of salt-tolerant plants (halophytes) and non-halophytes to understand how they adapt to high salinity
- Halophytes have distinct microbial communities that help them cope with high salinity, unlike non-halophytes
- Certain bacterial taxa are consistently found in halophytes and may be key to their ability to survive in salty environments
AgricultureBiochemPlant Science
References
Main Study
1) Unveiling the influence of salinity on bacterial microbiome assembly of halophytes and crops
Published 18th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40793-024-00592-3
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