How Plants Build the Microbiome They Need to Survive in a Tough Environment

How plants build the microbiome they need to survive in a tough environment

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.

15 Plants That Send Chemical Warning Signals

Most people think of plants as passive organisms that simply sit there and take whatever nature throws at them. Yet the botanical world is actually buzzing with sophisticated communication networks that would make any tech company jealous. Plants have evolved remarkable chemical messaging systems that allow them to warn neighbors about threats, call for backup, and coordinate defensive responses across entire ecosystems. These airborne chemical …

Environmental News Network - How Plants Build the Microbiome They Need to Survive in a Tough Environment

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.

New Framework for Plant Adaptation and Ecosystem Resilience

Understanding plant-microbiome dynamics offers insights into stress adaptation, crucial for sustainable agriculture and ecosystem resilience.