Selected references relevant to TerraBiome: microbial consortia, suppressive soils, fungal diseases, grapevine and potato microbiomes, root growth and microbial inoculants. Links open the paper, DOI page or a PDF version when available.
Microbial consortiaMicrobial Consortia for Plant Protection against Diseases: More than the Sum of Its Parts
Maciąg T. et al., Biology, 2023.
A key review on multi-strain consortia: complementary modes of action, potential robustness, host interaction and practical limitations. Useful to support an approach that goes beyond the “one strain / one target” model.
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Biopesticides & biostimulantsMicrobial consortia of biological products: Do they have a future?
Nunes P.S.O. et al., Biological Control, 2024.
A recent review of consortium-based biological products as biopesticides, biofertilizers and biostimulants. Relevant to position TerraBiome at the intersection of soil health, resilience and agronomic performance.
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Tomato / root diseasesMicrobial Consortia for Effective Biocontrol of Root and Foliar Diseases in Tomato
Minchev Z. et al., Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021.
An experimental study showing the value of consortia combining beneficial bacteria, fungi and mycorrhizae against root and foliar diseases. A concrete reference on compatibility and complementarity between microorganisms.
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Suppressive soilsPlant-Driven Assembly of Disease-Suppressive Soil Microbiomes
Spooren J. et al., Annual Review of Phytopathology, 2024.
A high-level review on how plants recruit and structure protective microbiomes through root exudates. Useful to explain the ecological logic behind niche occupancy, rhizosphere effects, “cry for help” and soil biological memory.
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Soil microbiomeSoil Microbiome Manipulation Gives New Insights in Plant Disease-Suppressive Soils
De Corato U., Sustainability, 2020.
A review focused on suppressive soils and soil microbiome manipulation for plant health. Relevant to connect microbial diversity, competition, antagonism and reduced expression of soil-borne disease pressure.
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GrapevineImportance of Microbial Biodiversity in a Context of Sustainable Viticulture
International Organisation of Vine and Wine, expertise document, 2025.
An applied synthesis for sustainable viticulture. It links soil microbiota, cultural practices, microbial biodiversity and long-term vineyard performance.
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Grapevine / pathogensHarnessing a Microbial Consortium and Compost to Control Grapevine Pathogens
Hajji-Hedfi L. et al., Horticulturae, 2025.
A grapevine study evaluating a microbial consortium combined with compost against major pathogens. Useful to illustrate a field-oriented microbiome / amendment / crop management approach in perennial crops.
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PotatoPotato Microbiome: Relationship with Environment Factors and Approaches for Microbiome Modulation
Review, 2023.
A useful reference for potato: root and tuber-associated compartments, environmental drivers, microbiome modulation and the potential value of microorganisms adapted to the cropping context.
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Potato / field trackingInoculation and tracking of beneficial microbes reveal they can establish in field-grown potato plants
Darbon G. et al., Biology and Fertility of Soils, 2024.
An article on tracking microbial inoculant establishment under field conditions in potato. Highly relevant to TerraBiome’s logic: field application, biological follow-up and validation over time.
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Roots / inoculantsTailoring Plant-Associated Microbial Inoculants in Agriculture
Saad M.M. et al., iScience, 2020.
A reference article on designing microbial inoculants adapted to plants, environments and field constraints. It supports the idea that inoculants should be designed in interaction with the rhizosphere rather than as standard inputs.
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Root healthPlant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria: Context, Mechanisms of Action, and Roadmap to Commercialization
Review on PGPR and agronomic mechanisms.
Useful to explain mechanisms related to root growth: phytohormones, nutrient solubilisation, siderophores, stress tolerance and indirect effects on plant health.
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Note: this page is a scientific reading list intended to support understanding of the TerraBiome approach. It does not constitute a product efficacy claim.