Researchers conduct novel wheat microbiome analysis under four management strategies

(American Phytopathological Society) Molecular biologists Gdanetz and Trail of Michigan State University conducted a novel study on the microbial composition of wheat leaves, stems, and roots under four management strategies: conventional, no-till, organic, and reduced chemical inputs. They took 200-plus samples from each of 24 test plots, using DNA sequencing and culture collections to identify microbial communities, isolate potential strains of pathogen-resistant fungi, and ascertain the influence of management strategies on these communities. Learn more about their findings.
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