Research indicates that the plant-associated microbiome can help mitigate the ... soil surrounding plant roots that is influenced by root exudates and microbial activity. Biological Control ...

Across the tree of life, human activities are accelerating declines in biological species diversity, from deserts to oceans ...

Valerian root may have benefits for sleep and anxiety due to its compounds that have a calming effect on the body. The herb has been used as a natural remedy for insomnia, stress, and tension ...

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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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 ...

What Exactly Is Chicory Root? The chicory root is part of the chicory plant (Cichorium intybus). It is native to the Mediterranean and used in parts of Africa, Europe, and North America. This ...

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 ...

Using 16S rRNA amplicon profiling of rhizosphere and root endospheres and phylogenetic trees based on the hosts’ conserved chloroplast sequences, we have assessed the hypothesis that similar plant ...

Ginger is a soothing and aromatic spice that offers a wealth of benefits for the gut microbiome. This root is rich in bioactive compounds, including gingerol and shogaol, which have been shown to ...