Tiny Droplets Allow Bacteria to Survive Daytime Dryness on Leaves

Microscopic droplets on the surface of leaves give refuge to bacteria that otherwise may not survive during the dry daytime, according to a new study published today in eLife. Understanding this bacterial survival strategy for dry conditions may enable scientists to develop practices that support healthy plant microbiomes in agricultural and natural settings.

https://elifesciences.org/for-the-press/c0152f5b/tiny-droplets-allow-bacteria-to-survive-daytime-dryness-on-leaves