Mycorrhizal fungi form one of the most widespread and ancient symbiotic associations with land plants, underpinning critical ecosystem functions. Through intricate mutualistic relationships, these ...

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected microbial relationship that could help explain differences in the severity of a major ...

How do symbioses between plants and fungi develop? How do plants decide whether or not to enter into a partnership with fungi ...

Scientists use small peptides to enhance symbiosis between plants and fungi, offering a sustainable alternative to artificial fertilizers. Plant biologists discover new plant molecule, CLE16, as well ...

Frankia bacteria constitute a diverse group of soil actinomycetes renowned for their ability to establish symbiotic relationships with actinorhizal plants, enabling biological nitrogen fixation. This ...

Industrial farming practices often deplete the soil of important nutrients and minerals, leaving farmers to rely on artificial fertilizers to support plant growth. In fact, fertilizer use has more ...

Almost all plants live in close symbiosis with so-called mycorrhizal fungi – an important symbiosis for absorbing essential nutrients. In their new study, a team led by ecologist Christina Kaiser from ...

Transactions amongst microorganisms and plant in the composite rhizosphere habitat / Saksi Tewari and Naveen Kumar Arora -- Plant-microbe interactions for sustainable agriculture: fundamentals and ...

Most plants allow fungal microorganisms to enter their root cells and provide them with carbohydrates in exchange for a better supply of nutrients and water. Only leguminous plants like peas, beans, ...

Most plants allow fungal microorganisms to enter their root cells and provide them with carbohydrates in exchange for a better supply of nutrients and water. Only leguminous plants like peas, beans, ...