Researchers identify microbes that help sorghum plants thwart parasite

Researchers have discovered soil bacteria that help sorghum plants fight off the damaging effects of witchweed, a parasitic plant prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa. By altering root structure and degrading chemical signals, these microbes could serve as a natural solution to improve sorghum yields, offering hope for smallholder farmers.

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Researchers have discovered soil bacteria that help sorghum plants fight off the damaging effects of witchweed, a parasitic plant prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa. By altering root structure and degrading chemical signals, these microbes could serve as a natural solution to improve sorghum yields, offering hope for smallholder farmers.

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