Plant Under Attack Signals Beneficial Bacteria to Help (IMAGE)

University of Delaware

Plant Under Attack Signals Beneficial Bacteria to Help

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The green represents the beneficial bacterium Bacillus subtilis, which has formed a biofilm on the Arabidopsis root surface.

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University of Delaware/Thimmaraju Rudrappa

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