Tag: rhizosphere
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Salt Stress and the Wild Soybean Microbiome: Rhizosphere vs. Surrounding Environment
Introduction: Why study salt stress and the soybean microbiome? Salt stress dramatically alters plant performance and microbial communities. In a controlled hydroponic system using Hoagland’s solution, researchers can isolate the direct effects of NaCl concentration on the rhizosphere (root-associated) and the surrounding water environment of wild soybean (Glycine soja) without the confounding variables of soil.…
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Salt Stress Shapes Rhizosphere and Environmental Bacterial Communities in Wild Soybean (Glycine soja)
Introduction Wild soybean (Glycine soja) growing in coastal saline habitats relies on a complex microbiome to cope with salt stress. This study uses a hydroponic system with Hoagland’s solution to precisely control NaCl concentrations and to clearly separate rhizosphere bacteria from those in the surrounding water environment. By comparing a control (CK) with low (LT),…
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Salt Stress Shifts Wild Soybean Rhizosphere Microbiome: A Comparative Study
Introduction and study design Understanding how salinity affects plant-associated microbial communities is essential for unraveling plant resilience mechanisms. This study used a controlled hydroponic system with Hoagland’s nutrient solution to isolate the effects of salt (NaCl) on bacterial communities in the rhizosphere of wild soybean (Glycine soja) and its surrounding water environment. Four treatments were…
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Ascophyllum nodosum biostimulant reshapes corn rhizosphere microbiome
Why the corn rhizosphere matters for future food security Global food demand is rising, and sustainable crop production without heavy reliance on synthetic fertilizers is a priority for farmers and researchers alike. The rhizosphere—the soil region directly influenced by roots—hosts complex microbial communities that drive nutrient cycling, disease suppression, and plant health. A growing body…
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Ascophyllum nodosum Biostimulant Reshapes Corn Rhizosphere Microbiome
Background: Meeting rising food demand with sustainable strategies Global food demand is climbing as the world population grows toward 9.7 billion by 2050. To secure crop productivity without escalating environmental harm, researchers are turning to biostimulants—natural formulations that boost nutrient use, stress tolerance, and overall plant health. Among seaweed-derived products, Ascophyllum nodosum extracts (ANE) have…
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Ascophyllum nodosum biostimulant reshapes corn rhizosphere
Introduction: meeting rising food demand with smarter biostimulants Global food demand is climbing as the world’s population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050. To keep pace, researchers are turning to environmentally friendlier options beyond conventional inorganic fertilizers. Among these, Ascophyllum nodosum-based biostimulants (ANE) are gaining attention for their potential to enhance nutrient uptake,…