A bacterial chatter molecule from citrus roots boosts crop growth in field trials
Scientists show that a dominant citrus rhizobacterium, Burkholderia strain Burk_2H3, promotes plant growth by secreting N-(3-oxo-octanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone which significantly enhances nutrient uptake across multiple crop species.
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