Differences in Plant Growth and Health (IMAGE) Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) Caption Seedlings suffer reduced growth and health when they are not helped by bacterial species living in their roots. Credit NIOO-KNAW Usage Restrictions Only to be used in combination with the subject of this press release. 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.