Video illustrating research (VIDEO) University of Nottingham This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. Caption video illustrating our research main findings: (1) The regulatory network controlling the endodermal root diffusion barriers also influences the composition of the plant microbiota, (2) individual members of the plant microbiome, bacterial synthetic communities or natural microbial communities control the development of endodermal diffusion barriers, especially suberin deposition with consequences for the plant's ionome and abiotic stress tolerance. Credit Gabriel Castrillo 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.