These microorganisms also support the normal homeostatic functions of the host by helping to extract nutrients, stimulate the immune system, and provide protection against colonization by pathogens (Stappenbeck et al, 2002; Hooper, 2004; Bäckhed et al, 2005; Gill et al, 2006;
Ley et al, 2006).
Not exact matches
Ley, T., Mardis, E., Ding, L.,
et al. (2008).
Organic agriculture (OA) has a significant potential contribution in this respect: practices that are commonly used on organic farms (use of organ - ic fertilizers, fertility building
leys with legumes and cover crops) further the production of soil or - ganic matter (Smith
et al., 2008; Leifeld and Fuhrer, 2010, Chirinda
et al. 2010a).