Clark University: How Can Microbes Help Farmers Grow More Food to Feed the World?
April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 18 (TNSres) -- Clark University issued the following news:
By Melissa Hanson and Meredith Woodward King
Below the surface of the soil, a diverse community of microbes -- living organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa -- interact and play a significant role in breaking down organic matter and cycling nutrients. These microbial interactions can improve or, in some cases, impair the health and growth of plants.
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By Melissa Hanson and Meredith Woodward King
Below the surface of the soil, a diverse community of microbes -- living organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa -- interact and play a significant role in breaking down organic matter and cycling nutrients. These microbial interactions can improve or, in some cases, impair the health and growth of plants.
Alt . . .