Q&A: Using a new approach to shine a light on hidden plant microbes

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Oct 2, 2024, 10:31 am516 ptsHotTop
Despite there being more microbes on Earth than stars in our galaxy, only a tiny fraction have been discovered. An approach called metagenomics—a type of DNA sequencing—may help scientists learn more about these elusive organisms, according to Penn State researchers.

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