The Rice Revolution: Slashing 70% of Methane Emissions While Boosting Yields
Scientists have developed a new rice strain that emits 70% less methane, addressing a major source of greenhouse gas ...
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High-yield rice breed emits up to 70% less methane
Rice cultivation is responsible for around 12% of global methane emissions, and these emissions are expected to increase with ...
Study investigates effects of declining diversity in phytoplankton-associated microbiomes
Across the tree of life, human activities are accelerating declines in biological species diversity, from deserts to oceans ...
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Guardians of oral health, or why the oral microbiome matters
Now think of your mouth as such a city, with the oral microbiome making up the citizenry. Composed of hundreds of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other species, the oral microbiome is not just a ...
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Herbivore assemblages affect soil microbial communities by altering root biomass and available nutrients in an alpine meadow
Total phosphorus, soil bulk density, root biomass, and plant α-diversity were correlated with both the bacterial and fungal community composition, available phosphorus and soil moisture were ...
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Biochar-mediated changes in the microbial communities of rhizosphere soil alter the architecture of maize roots
2011). However, few studies have characterized the effects of biochar application on the microbial communities in rhizosphere soil (i.e., the root–soil interface). Biochar application can increase the ...