A beneficial bacteria influences myo-inositol homeostasis to protect plants during drought
Tri Tran, Kevin D. Santiago-Morales, Bridget S. O’Banion, Brittni R. Kelley, Sarah Lebeis
This study shows that the bacterium Pantoea sp. R4 enhances myo-inositol (MI) in plant shoots during drought, improving water retention and protecting plants.
bioRxiv · Sep 7, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology