A Friend in Need (of Nutrients) Is a...

作者:Liberman Louisa M; Benfey Philip N*
来源:Cell, 2016, 165(2): 269-271.
DOI:10.1016/j.cell.2016.03.036

摘要

Endophytic fungi are found within the roots of healthy plants, but their function is poorly understood. In this issue, Hiruma et al. demonstrate that, under phosphate-limiting conditions, the endophytic fungus, Colletotrichum tofieldiae, provides growth-promoting and fitness benefits to Arabidopsis, but the plant must restrict fungal growth or risk pathogenesis.

  • 出版日期2016-4-7