Rebecca T. Batstone

This study shows negative frequency-dependent selection maintains genetic variation in legume-rhizobium mutualisms by favoring high-quality strains when rare.

This study compares gut microbiomes of mealworms and superworms, finding that host cohort has a larger impact on microbial diversity than plastic ingestion.

This study evaluates how biosolids and reclaimed water amendments affect plant performance and microbiomes across three crops, finding trait-specific responses and limited legacy microbiome effects.