The interplay of suppressive soil bacteria and plant root exudates determines germination of microsclerotia of Verticillium longisporum .
Sarenqimuge SarenqimugeYao WangMohammad AlhusseinBirger KoopmannAndreas von TiedermannPublished in: Applied and environmental microbiology (2024)
. This work underscores the importance of elucidating the nuanced interactions within the soil ecosystem to devise innovative strategies for managing root infective plant diseases, thereby contributing to the resilience and health of cropping systems.