Predicting Crop Growth Response to Large-Scale Inoculation with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Using Soil Microbiome Indicators

A study has found that the composition of the soil microbiome can serve as an indicator for predicting crop growth response to large-scale inoculation with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). The researchers analyzed the soil microbiomes of different agricultural fields and found that specific microbial communities were associated with enhanced crop growth in response to AMF inoculation. By using machine learning algorithms, they developed a predictive model that accurately identified the soil microbiome indicators for crop growth response to AMF inoculation. This research highlights the potential of using soil microbiome analysis as a tool for optimizing agricultural practices and improving crop productivity.