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A study published in the Phytobiomes Journal explores the potential of cover cropping to protect crops from disease by cultivating a healthier aboveground plant microbiome. Conducted by a team of researchers, the study found that winter rye cover crops reduced the population of Pseudomonas syringae, a common bacterial pathogen, and increased the abundance of beneficial genera like Sphingomonas and Methylobacterium. These findings suggest that cover cropping can be used to manipulate biological interactions to protect plants against pathogens, offering a promising approach for farmers to minimize disease in their crops.
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When most of us think about crops, we think of our favorite grains and produce such as corn, tomatoes, and squash. However, after these "cash crops" are harvested, many farmers are encouraged to avoid leaving their fields bare. Instead, they plant "cover crops" to reduce erosion and help the soil retain nutrients, among other benefits. While cover crops ultimately improve the yields of cash crops through improved soil health, new research suggests that they might also protect them from disease. Pseudomonas syringae is a common bacterial pathogen that affects an array of important agricultural crops. Infections start on the leaf surface and spread through openings such as exposed wounds and pores. Farmers typically treat diseased plants with copper solutions, but some ...
Source: Phys
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