Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria (PSB) can help plants absorb more phosphorus from the soil. Researchers studied bacteria from the roots of rapeseed, winter pea, and faba bean plants to see which ones were best at releasing phosphorus. They found that bacteria from rapeseed soil were most effective. Different bacteria had different ways of helping plants get phosphorus, either directly or indirectly. Plants seem to attract bacteria that can provide the specific help they need. Using these native bacteria could be a good way to help plants grow better in low-phosphorus conditions.