The Chronicle: Duke researchers discover ties between microbiota, plant autoimmunity with applications to crop resistance, gut health Duke researchers discover ties between microbiota, plant autoimmunity with applications to crop resistance, gut health When we talk about microbiota, we usually think of the one inhabiting our gut. But there is another, less known and equally vital: the plant microbiota. In an article featured on the cover of Science ...

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EurekAlert!: How do plants and the root microbiota interact with each other in nutrient utilization? How do plants and the root microbiota interact with each other in nutrient utilization? News Medical: How plant-based, Mediterranean, and Western diets affect gut microbiota and disease Duke researchers discovered a relationship between a plant’s genes, microbiome and autoimmunity, offering potential applications in resisting climate change and improving human gut health. The study, ...

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The plant root system is a complex and dynamic ecosystem that houses a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, archaea, and protists, etc. These microorganisms together form the root ...