Bacteria help plants grow better

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Apr 8, 2021, 2:35 pm584 ptsHot
A current study by scientists of the University of Bonn and Southwest University in China sheds light on an unusual interdependence: Maize can attract special soil bacteria that, in turn, help the plants to grow better. In the long term, the results could be used to breed new varieties that use less fertilizer…

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