These tiny soil microbes could rescue crops from salty farmland

ScienceDaily
Jun 28, 2026, 9:21 pm75 ptsTrending
Researchers have discovered that beneficial soil bacteria give plants an unexpected survival advantage in salty soils. Instead of helping plants keep salt out, the microbes stimulate the production of lignin, a natural compound that strengthens roots and makes plants more resilient. Greenhouse and field tests…

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