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NewsBeneficial bacteria support tomato growth & suppress disease
A new study has identified bacterial strains that both treat tomato bacterial canker—some by delaying the onset of infection up to a week—and promote the growth of the plant.
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NewsMIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors
Researchers have engineered bacteria in such a way as to build circuits that can perform complicated calculations.
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NewsA newly identified disease of corn and sorghum may be mistaken for iron deficiency
A newly identified bacterial disease affecting corn and sorghum can closely resemble iron deficiency, potentially leading farmers to apply costly nutrient treatments that do not address the underlying problem.
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NewsAnti-fire blight bacterium shows potential as biocontrol agent to reduce Salmonella contamination of produce
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture have isolated a microbe that can prevent the growth of Salmonella enterica on cantaloupe melons during the pre- and post-harvest periods.