A cornucopia of diversity - Ranunculales as a model lineage
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Submitted by Verónica-Di Stilio on
Submitted by Verónica-Di Stilio on
Serpentine soils, characterized by high heavy metal levels and magnesium-to-calcium ratios, exert selective pressure on plants and microorganisms. While some plants are endemic to these soils, most struggle to survive. Our research revealed that serpentine-indifferent plants, thriving on both serpentine and non-serpentine soils, may be sustained by their association with locally adapted plant growth-promoting bacteria.