Drought alters microbiome of plants´ roots
(WorldNews Environment)

New research from the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology (PMB) demonstrates that exposing sorghum plants to drought conditions can shift the balance between specific types of microorganisms found within their root systems. The study, published today in PNAS, suggests that drought plays a role in restructuring the development of the early root microbiome, a finding that could help scientists develop crops that are more resistant to climate change. PMB faculty members Devin Coleman-Derr, Peggy Lemaux, and John Taylor conducted...