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A novel test of coexistence theory shows that plants can coexist or exclude one another depending on which mycorrhizal fungi species are present.

Researchers developed a novel approach to map how a community of leaf-cutter ants, fungi, and bacteria work together to break down plant biomass.

A novel gene, BOOSTER, enhances plants’ photosynthesis efficiency and productivity.

Scientists engineered camelina and pennycress seeds to produce nearly pure specialized oils, paving the way for improved biofuel production.

Analysis of bacterial toxin-antitoxin systems sheds new light on how microbes interact with other members of their communities.

Quantum ghost imaging of live plants at light levels lower than starlight gives new perspectives on plant processes.

Nutrients related to vitamin B12 influence microbial growth and reshape soil microbiomes.

Scientists use gene editing to create a yellow-seeded camelina that may boost oil yield.

Spatial transcriptomics, combined with single-cell expression profiling, reveals new information on plant/arbuscular mycorrhizal interactions.

Leveraging a new genome annotation tool, researchers identified ‘talented’ microorganisms with genes for transforming polyphenols in peatlands.