How Fatty Acids are Governed to Support Beneficial Cannibalism in the Rhizosphere
In a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, it was discovered that fatty acids play a critical role in governing cannibalism in the rhizosphere. Cannibalism is an important process in sustaining microbial communities, and these fatty acids appear to be essential for beneficial bacteria in the rhizosphere to survive. The findings could have important implications for understanding how microbial communities interact and function in the soil.
source: Phys.org