Potato Power: Unraveling the Microbiome's Role in Global Food Security
December 28, 2024Berendsen et al. emphasize the importance of the rhizosphere microbiome in promoting plant health.
Potatoes play a crucial role in global food security, as highlighted by Devaux et al. in their 2014 study.
The article references 42 studies that delve into the intricate relationships between potato microbiomes, plant health, and agricultural practices.
Raaijmakers et al. describe the rhizosphere as a battleground where beneficial microorganisms and pathogens interact.
Fiers underscores the complexity of the soil microbiome, which plays a significant role in crop management.
Kurm et al. establish a link between the origin of potato tubers and their microbial composition, which is vital for soft rot resistance.
Lutz et al. demonstrate that indicators from the soil microbiome can predict how crops respond to mycorrhizal fungi inoculation.
Research by Hartmann et al. reveals distinct microbial diversity between organic and conventional farming practices.
Rolfe et al. explore how stressed plants can adapt their microbiomes through root exudates.
Petrushin et al. investigate the relationship between the potato microbiome and environmental factors.
The significance of the International Year of the Potato 2008 is reviewed by Thomas and Sansonetti, highlighting the crop's global importance.
Song et al. reveal that imprinting in seed tubers affects the microbiome of subsequent generations.
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