Plants and animals alike rely on iron for growth and regulation of microbiomes — collections of bacteria, fungi, and more that co-exist in places like the human gut or the soil around a plant’s roots. Plants face a special challenge when acquiring iron, since the strategies plants use to increase iron availability alter the root microbiome and can inadvertently benefit harmful soil-dwelling…
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News Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240110120208.htm
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