Engineering Bacterial Communities Improves Plant Growth

October 4, 2015 • by Christine Sinatra

University of Texas at Austin scientists say there's a simple way for home gardeners and small farmers to give plants a pesticide-free boost: by harnessing the power of often helpful bacterial communities known as the microbiomes of plants.


Share


Three birds are shown. On the left is a blue jay, which is primarily blue with some patches of white on wing tips, around the face and on the chest. On the right is a green jay, which is primarily green with a lighter colored chest and a mix of blue and black patches on the face. In the center is a hybrid bird, which is primarily blue and resembles a blue jay, but with a larger area of black on the face, more akin to a green jay.

Research

So What Should We Call This – a Grue Jay?

A young woman in burnt orange smiles while sitting in front of a microscope in a lab and collections space.

UT Bridging Disciplines Program

Abby Jones’ Multifaceted UT Journey