DNA metabarcoding is revolutionizing the way we understand soil composition and its effect on crop production. A new study published in Nature Communications has shown that DNA metabarcoding can be used to accurately identify the microbial communities that live in soil and the abundance of different bacteria, fungi, and other organisms that make up the soil. The study also demonstrated how these microbial communities can affect crop production. For example, the researchers found that the abundance of certain bacterial species was associated with higher yields of certain crops, while other species were associated with lower yields. This research provides us with a new tool to identify bacteria that can help improve crop production.

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