Humic acids enrich the plant microbiota with bacterial candidates for the suppression of pathogens
M. S. Silva, O. C. Tavares, T. G. Ribeiro, C. S. Silva, C. S. Silva, J. M. Garcia-Mina, V. L. Baldani, A. C. Garcia, R. L. Berbara, E. C. Jesus
This study shows that humic acids enrich plant root microbiota with bacteria capable of suppressing pathogens by degrading fungal and nematode compounds and promoting plant growth.
bioRxiv · Jul 18, 2020Microbiology