"We initially thought that algal exudates—dissolved organic substances released by algae—were the main drivers of harmful ...

The roots release a series of exudates into the rhizosphere. These root exudates act as an "intermediary" between plants and the soil to alter the growth environment of the roots. This process not ...

Root exudates and the rhizosphere microbiome play critical roles in controlling crown gall disease, but their roles in suppressing crown gall disease in grafted plants remain unclear. Here ...