The Science m-CAFEs researchers studied microbial communities at different zones of the roots in three different types of growth containers: conventional pots, tubes, and standardized fabricated ecosystems (EcoFABs), designed to mimic conditions of a natural environment. The goal was to characterize microbial communities on the tips of the roots, the soil at the base of the roots and regular bulk soil that was not in the rhizosphere environment. The EcoFAB 2.0 is a standardized device for … [Read more...]