This study helped to gain a deeper understanding of the plasticity of N uptake patterns by plants and microorganisms in the forest–grassland transition zone, and provides theoretical support for ...

1 Key Laboratory of Grassland Ecosystem ... core element for the growth and development of plants. Scientific research indicated that an excessively high proportion of the soil solid phase could lead ...

If we could use mutually beneficial relationships between plant roots and soil microbes to enhance nutrient uptake, then we could potentially reduce use of inorganic fertilisers. Researchers in ...