Duke researchers discovered a relationship between a plant’s genes, microbiome and autoimmunity, offering potential applications in resisting climate change and improving human gut health. The study, ...

An international research team led by Cologne-based plant scientist Professor Dr. Bart Thomma from the Institute for Plant ...

This is a Cross-Journal Collection with npj Science of Plants, npj Biofilms and Microbiomes, Microbiome and Environmental Microbiome. Please click here to see the collection page for Microbiome and ...

URBANA, Ill. – The soil microbiome is critical for the ecosystem, and agricultural practices that promote microbial diversity can support plant health and help protect against pests. But it is unclear ...

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 ...

Research points to a potential new ally in the fight against plant pathogens that cost hundreds of billions of dollars per year in lost food production. DURHAM, N.C. -- When we talk about the ...

Grassland ecology represents one of the most critical fields for understanding biodiversity maintenance, climate regulation, and sustainable land ...

Discover how everyday dietary choices rapidly reshape your gut microbiome and, over time, influence inflammation, metabolism, ...

New research reveals that infants who eat a greater variety of plant foods develop a more mature gut microbiome, laying the foundation for better health and disease resistance later in life. Study: ...