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    These bacteria perform a trick that could keep plants healthy

    2025-01-06T15:09:00Z

    Researchers have shown that some types of soil bacteria can influence a plant’s balance of growth and defense. The bacteria produce an enzyme that can lower a plant’s immune activity and allow its roots to grow longer than they would otherwise.