Mexican scientists discover an “army” of bacteria that could boost sustainable agriculture
noticias ambientales
2025.12.28
Scientists from the Unidad Académica de Estudios Territoriales (UAET) Oaxaca, at the Instituto de Geografía de la UNAM, discovered bacterial communities with exceptional capabilities to enhance sustainable agriculture through soil fertility, as well as promoting ecological restoration.
The discovery was made in the UNESCO Global Geopark Mixteca Alta, a territory where traditional agricultural systems have been managed by local communities for more than 3,400 years.
These bacterial populations, characterized through advanced genetic sequencing, stand out for their ability to:
Suppress pathogens naturally.
Improve nutrient cycling such as carbon and nitrogen.
Generate stable organic matter, which strengthens the physical structure of the soil.
Promote plant growth and the resilience of agricultural ecosystems.
Scientists from the Unidad Académica de Estudios Territoriales (UAET) Oaxaca, at the Instituto de Geografía de la UNAM, discovered bacterial communities with exceptional capabilities to enhance sustainable agriculture through soil fertility, as well as promoting ecological restoration.
The discovery was made in the UNESCO Global Geopark Mixteca Alta, a territory where traditional agricultural systems have been managed by local communities for more than 3,400 years.
These bacterial populations, characterized through advanced genetic sequencing, stand out for their ability to:
Suppress pathogens naturally.
Improve nutrient cycling such as carbon and nitrogen.
Generate stable organic matter, which strengthens the physical structure of the soil.
Promote plant growth and the resilience of agricultural ecosystems.
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