Suberin Microbiome (IMAGE) University of Nottingham Caption Plant root showing differences between a root from a plant grown in axenic conditions (left) with high amount of suberin in the endodermis (in yellow) and a root from a plant inoculated with the bacterial synthetic community used in this work (right). The synthetic community reduces endodermal suberization. Credit Gabriel Castillo Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.