Research Articles
Seeds of Defense: The Hidden Microbial Armor in Native Maize
Discover how native maize seeds from traditional milpa systems contain specialized bacterial communities with extraordinary defensive capabilities against pathogens.
The Root of the Matter: How Maize Manages its Microscopic Bodyguards
Discover how maize plants orchestrate their root microbiome through metabolic cooperation and resource sharing for enhanced stability and resilience.
Unearthing the Hidden Helpers: How Maize Farms Its Own Microbes
Discover how shotgun metagenomics reveals the microbial genes that help maize plants thrive through symbiotic relationships in the rhizosphere.