Scientists discover vast hidden diversity of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in tree nodules

Researchers have identified dozens of previously unknown bacterial species living inside Casuarina tree nodules across multiple continents, expanding our understanding of how plants access nitrogen from soil. The finding could reshape agricultural and forestry strategies that depend on these symbiotic relationships to reduce fertilizer costs and improve crop resilience.

Originaltitel: What lurks beneath the surface? The hidden Frankia biodiversity in Casuarina nodules across continents