Sentences with phrase «plant roots against»

The fact that the toxin is close to the root tips could be an indication that the toxin not only protects the fungus but also the plant roots against predators.

Not exact matches

«Dandelion uses latex to protect its roots against insect feeding: Single chemical compound in latex sap of plant deters cockchafer larvae.»

The biofertiliser also helps plants develop dense root systems which stabilise the soil against erosion.

Previously, Bais and his research team isolated Pseudomonas chlororaphis EA105, a bacterium that lives in the soil around the roots of rice plants and found that this beneficial microbe can trigger a system - wide defense against the rice blast fungus.

Biofilm formation has also been reported to be relevant for root colonization and plant protection, where bacteria (B. subtilis 6051) are able to produce antibiotic compounds (such as surfactin) that protect plants against pathogenic microorganisms (34).

While some of these organisms are harmful to roots by causing damage or even plant death, others are beneficial and enhance nutrient acquisition and protect roots against pathogens.

Plant, root, and soil microbiome Potential for plant biocontrol activity of isolated Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus stratosphericus strains against bacterial pathogens acting through both induced plant resistance and direct antagonism — Kaliannan Durairaj — FEMS Microbiology LePlant, root, and soil microbiome Potential for plant biocontrol activity of isolated Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus stratosphericus strains against bacterial pathogens acting through both induced plant resistance and direct antagonism — Kaliannan Durairaj — FEMS Microbiology Leplant biocontrol activity of isolated Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus stratosphericus strains against bacterial pathogens acting through both induced plant resistance and direct antagonism — Kaliannan Durairaj — FEMS Microbiology Leplant resistance and direct antagonism — Kaliannan Durairaj — FEMS Microbiology Letters

The roots of this hardy plant have significant astringent and expectorant qualities and are known to promote healthy lymphatic function and help the immune system protect against respiratory conditions.

Concentrated in the root of the ginseng plant are chemicals called ginsenosides, which can boost the immune system, stimulate the central nervous system and protect against the effects of stress.

In the wild, they were also observed to remove dirt from from the roots of the wild ginger by holding the plant with their trunks and hitting the roots against a tree or their leg before eating the ginger.

If you choose the latter you can for example pull up thorny plant roots, fly around with them in tow and use them to defend against enemies.

The model variables that are evaluated against all sorts of observations and measurements range from solar radiation and precipitation rates, air and sea surface temperatures, cloud properties and distributions, winds, river runoff, ocean currents, ice cover, albedos, even the maximum soil depth reached by plant roots (seriously!).

Balanced against, for example, changing the root - mass preference of domestic and timber planting to favor biosequestration, it's also about two orders of magnitude less efficient.

A mulch of shredded leaves insulates the roots of perennials, protecting them against the freeze and thaw cycles that cause spring heaving — that» when plants are pushed out of the ground, their roots exposed.