phosphorus-efficiency
Phosphorus efficiency refers to a plant's ability to acquire, utilize, and redistribute phosphorus—an essential nutrient required for DNA synthesis, energy transfer via ATP, and membrane integrity—under conditions of limited soil availability. Because phosphorus is often a scarce or poorly accessible resource in many agricultural soils, understanding the molecular and physiological mechanisms that enable plants to thrive with less of it is a central challenge in plant science. Research in this area aims to identify genetic traits and root adaptations that could reduce dependence on phosphate fertilizers while sustaining crop productivity.
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