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In response to environmental concerns and the rising challenge of resistant weeds, a call for eco-friendly alternatives grows louder. Hadayat et al. (Article: 230207) present a solution: the integration of Synthetic Communities (SynComs) to minimize herbicide consumption. SynCom C4 of Pseudomonas strains emerges as a pivotal player, effectively reducing SPAD values and fresh biomass of the invasive weed, Phalaris minor, particularly when combined with a low-dose Axial herbicide. Hadayat et al. reveal that weed infestation inflicted a 16% and 25% reduction in grain yield at the 50% and 75% Axial doses, respectively. However, the Axial and C4 combination, remarkably rescued up to 22% of grain yield loss under weed-infested conditions compared to Axial alone. In conclusion, this study underscores the synergistic effects of herbicide-SynCom combinations for effective Phalaris minor control and enhanced wheat growth. Such an approach presents a sustainable and eco-friendly strategy for weed management.
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