Publications by authors named "Azkia Nurfikari"
Article Synopsis
- Microbiomes are crucial for plant growth, but the genetic factors influencing their development are not well understood.
- The study analyzes the rhizosphere microbiome in a variety of wild and domesticated tomatoes, identifying gene regions that influence which bacteria are recruited, including important genes related to iron and water regulation.
- By combining microbiome research with plant genetics, the research highlights potential traits that could be used to improve plant-microbiome interactions in future breeding efforts.
Beneficial soil microorganisms can contribute to biocontrol of plant pests and diseases, induce systemic resistance (ISR) against attackers, and enhance crop yield. Using organic soil amendments has been suggested to stimulate the abundance and/or activity of beneficial indigenous microbes in the soil. Residual streams from insect farming (frass and exuviae) contain chitin and other compounds that may stimulate beneficial soil microbes that have ISR and biocontrol activity.
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