BeCrop® Portal Tools: The Explorer Tool

This tool is ideal for:

• Exploring the distribution of microorganisms within one sample
  
  
• Identifying dominant species in your soil
  
  
• Searching for specific microbes of interest (e.g., Saccharomyces, Pseudomonas)
  
  
• Filtering by type (fungi, bacteria, protist, etc.)
  
  

Accessing the Explorer Tool

1. Log into your BeCrop® Portal.
   
   
2. From the left-hand menu, select Toolbox.
   
   
3. Click on Explorer Tool.
   
   
4. Choose the sample you want to analyze from the list on the left.

Navigating the Explorer Tool

Petri Dish View

• Each circle represents one microorganism (species or genus).
  
  
• Size of circle = relative abundance in your sample.

Hover over a circle to see:

• • Microorganism name

  • Relative abundance %

  • Kingdom (e.g., fungi, bacteria)

Filtering Microorganisms

You can filter microorganisms in three ways:

1. Search bar – Type in a microorganism (e.g., Pseudomonas).
   
   • The species will be highlighted in red with its abundance shown.

1. • Entering only a genus name (e.g., Bacillus) will display all species in that genus.
     
     
2. Click circles – Select directly from the infographic to view name, abundance, and category.
   
   
3. Filter by kingdom – Limit the display to a specific group, such as:
   
   • Fungi

1. • Yeast

1. • Arbuscular/Ectomycorrhizal fungi

1. • Protists

1. • Bacteria

1. • Archaea

Exploring Results

• Identify top organisms – See which species dominate your sample.
  
  
• Focus on categories – For example, check if beneficial mycorrhizal fungi are present.
  
  
• Search for targets – Confirm the presence of specific microbes linked to crop health, stress adaptation, or disease risk.