How soil bacteria can save crops from salinization

Experimental Salicornia plots at the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture. The global phenomenon of soil salinization has spurred research into natural strategies that can increase plant resilience. Photo: Charbel El Khouri - International Center for Biosaline Agriculture, CC BY-SA 4.0

Here is how soil bacteria can save crops from salinization

An international study has identified soil bacteria that naturally boost plants’ resistance to soil salinization stress. The discovery opens up new opportunities for an agriculture that relies less on fertilizers