Decades of research has shown promise for using microbiome science to solve several problems facing agriculture, but these ...

The soil microbiome is critical for the ecosystem, and agricultural practices that promote microbial diversity can support plant health and help protect against pests. But it is unclear which practice ...

Duke researchers discovered a relationship between a plant’s genes, microbiome and autoimmunity, offering potential applications in resisting climate change and improving human gut health. The study, ...

In an interdisciplinary study, researchers discovered that symbiotic bacteria communicate with legume plants through specific molecules and that this communication influences which bacteria grow near ...

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Research suggests eating 30 different plant foods weekly may support gut diversity and overall digestive health.

New research reveals that infants who eat a greater variety of plant foods develop a more mature gut microbiome, laying the foundation for better health and disease resistance later in life. Study: ...