Summary Photosynthetic protists, named microalgae, are key players in global primary production. The green microalga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii is a well‐studied model organism. In nature, it dwells in acetate‐rich paddy rice soil, which is not mimicked by standard liquid laboratory conditions. Here,…
Plant associated soil microbial communities play a critical role in productivity of Earth's ecosystems as they ensure cycling of key elements. Specifically, plant biodiversity losses alters soil microbial communities and can have significant consequences for plant resistance to biotic and abiotic…