rhizosphere-and-symbiosis-signaling
Rhizosphere and symbiosis signaling refers to the molecular dialogue that occurs between plant roots and soil-dwelling microbes, including bacteria and fungi, in the narrow zone of soil directly influenced by root secretions. Through exchanges of chemical signals such as flavonoids, strigolactones, and Nod or Myc factors, plants and microbial partners establish mutualistic relationships like nitrogen-fixing nodules and mycorrhizal networks that enhance nutrient uptake and stress resilience. Understanding these signaling pathways is critical for improving crop sustainability, reducing fertilizer dependence, and engineering more resilient plant-microbe partnerships.
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