Aluminium (Al) toxicity along with phosphorus (P) deficiency in acidic soils hampers crop growth; however, the role of soil microbiota in conferring Al resistance remains poorly understood. A synthetic community of Al-resistant bacteria was shown to increase rice yield by 26.36% in acidic fields, offering a promising solution for sustainable agriculture.
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This is a summary of: Liu, C. et al. Root microbiota confers rice resistance to aluminium toxicity and phosphorus deficiency in acidic soils. Nat. Food https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-023-00848-0 (2023).
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Aluminium-resistant bacteria boost crop yield in acidic soils. Nat Food 4, 839–840 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-023-00863-1
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