Publications by authors named "Chris Ridout"
Article Synopsis
- Plant-associated microbes are crucial for enhancing plant growth and health, with plants using secretions (root exudates) to attract specific beneficial microbes from the soil.
- A study comparing the rhizosphere microbiomes of two barley cultivars revealed significant differences, particularly with the beneficial bacteria Pseudomonas being more abundant in the modern cultivar Tipple.
- The variations in microbial recruitment were linked to the different root exudate compositions, particularly hexose sugars, which drove distinct microbial community structures and impacted plant health.
