Rutgers plant root study (IMAGE) Rutgers University Caption A Rutgers study finds that symbiotic bacteria that colonize root cells may be managed to produce hardier crops that need less fertilizer. Credit Rutgers University-New Brunswick Usage Restrictions Credit Rutgers University-New Brunswick License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.