Bidirectional root-shoot signaling via CCR1 regulates cluster root and nodule development in legumes
Plant Science Research WeeklyLegume plants are renowned for their ability to form symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria (rhizobia) in specialized root tissues called nodules. This symbiosis enables the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia, a form of nitrogen that plants can readily use for growth. This…
Modus operandi of Nod-independent symbiosis in Aeschynomene evenia (Plant Physiol)
Plant Science Research WeeklySymbioses and nodule organogenesis processes that occur independently of Nod-factors are relatively unexplored. Quilbe et al. investigated the semi-aquatic legume Aeschynomene evenia, which has recently been shown to establish symbioses with Bradyrhizobium sp. that do not produce Nod factors. The authors…