When microbes cooperate, crops win
Professor of Plant Pathology Linda Kinkel is featured in this University of Minnesota story.
May 11, 2026
University of Minnesota Professor of Plant Pathology Linda Kinkel has spent decades uncovering how complex networks of "good" soil microbes protect crops. Her research reveals that when these beneficial communities collaborate to produce natural antibiotics, they effectively suppress pathogens. This discovery has led to innovative microbial technologies that boost yields and promote sustainable agriculture.
