(May 4, 2015) “Ancient
relationship” between fungi and plant roots creates genetic expression that
leads to more root growth. Common fungus could one day be used as
‘bio-fertiliser’, replacing mined phosphate which is now depleted to the point
of impending fertiliser crisis.
New research has found that the interaction of roots with a
common soil fungus changes the genetic expression of rice crops – triggering
additional root growth that enables the plant to absorb more nutrients.