Effects of Reduced Watering Regimes on Hops Growth and Rhizospheric Microbial Communities
Alexandra McElwee-Adame, Caden Mulligan, Kailyn Kibury, Zoe Glynn, Mani Golshani, Ahmed Alkhafaji, George Vourlitis, Arun Sethuraman
This study examines how reduced watering affects hops growth and rhizospheric microbial communities across five cultivars, finding differential plant responses and consistent microbial associations with cultivar type.
bioRxiv · Nov 4, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology