Rafaela Feola Conz

This study examines the relationship between root phenotypes and rhizosphere microbial diversity in maize under drought and optimal conditions, finding that root anatomy, not architecture, is more strongly associated with microbial diversity.

This study examines the effects of five antibiotics on soil microbial communities, antibiotic resistance genes, and plant growth in a controlled greenhouse experiment, finding significant impacts on prokaryotic diversity and plant productivity.

This study examines how microbial communities in organic and conventional farming systems respond to drought, finding that fungal communities are more affected than prokaryotes, and that farming practices may not sufficiently buffer drought stress.