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February 21, 2026Science

Microbes can help protect corn against a fearsome pest

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ESErik Stokstad

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Research shows microbes boost corn defenses against pests, suggesting a safer agricultural method.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore how microbes can enhance the natural defenses of corn plants against harmful pests.
  • Investigated the effects of various microbes on corn plant health
  • Applied nontoxic microbial treatments to corn plants
  • Compared defense responses in treated versus untreated plants
  • Microbes significantly improved corn's defense mechanisms against specific pests
  • Treated plants exhibited higher resilience and reduced pest damage
  • Results indicate a promising alternative to chemical pesticides

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Erik Stokstad (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69994cd2873532290d021944https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aeg5597
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