Can we use bacteria on plants instead of pesticides?
Can we use bacteria on plants instead of pesticides?
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Scientists from Argonne National Laboratory have been studying the relationship between plants and microbial organisms in the soil and have uncovered some intriguing possibilities. Jack Gilbert is a microbiologist for Argonne and Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at the University of Chicago. He joins us to discuss his latest research.