Potatoes benefit when two soil bacteria team up

Researchers at Umeå University have discovered that a combination of two soil bacteria, Pseudomonas protegens and Pseudomonas simiae, can improve potato yields and accelerate tuber initiation. This finding offers a potential sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers.
Why it matters
Developing sustainable agricultural practices is vital for global food security and reducing the environmental impact of industrial farming.
edited by Lisa Lock , reviewed by Andrew Zinin
The article is a standard science report summarizing peer-reviewed research findings.
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