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Ancestral alliances: Plant mutualistic symbioses with fungi and bacteria

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  1. Department of Tree-Microbe Interactions (IaM), INRA–Lorraine University, INRA-Nancy, 54280 Champenoux, France.
  2. Laboratory of Plant-Microbe Interactions (LIPM), INRA-CNRS–Toulouse University, 31326 Castanet-Tolosan, France.

Taking a look at plant-microbe relationships

Ever since plants colonized land, they have evolved a range of mutualistic associations with bacteria and fungi. Indeed, such associations were probably required for plants to grow on harsh, nutrient-poor surfaces. Martin et al. review the spectrum of plant-microbe symbioses and their evolution, including evidence from the Rhynie Chert of the Devonian period and modern associations. Surprisingly, diverse functional plant-microbial symbioses have several common conserved features, including signaling pathways, immune evasion, and root development.

Science , this issue p. eaad4501

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1435470
Journal Information:
Science, Journal Name: Science Journal Issue: 6340 Vol. 356; ISSN 0036-8075
Publisher:
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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