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Science & Breakthroughs

Pseudomonads boost crop growth in salty soils across multiple plants, could protect against rising sea levels

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Pseudomonads boost crop growth in salty soils across multiple plants, could protect against rising sea levels

Researchers at the University of East Anglia have helped uncover a hidden ally in the fight against one of agriculture's greatest threats-salty soil. Led by Chinese collaborator Dr. Yanfen Zheng, the team's new study shows how naturally occurring soil bacteria can dramatically boost plants' ability to survive in salty conditions. The work is published in the journal Science Advances.

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