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Fungal and plant gene expression in the Tulasnella calospora-Serapias vomeracea symbiosis provides clues about nitrogen pathways in orchid mycorrhizas.
The New phytologist - 1 Jan 2017
Fochi Valeria, Chitarra Walter, Kohler Annegret, Voyron Samuele, Singan Vasanth R, Lindquist Erika A, Barry Kerrie W, Girlanda Mariangela, Grigoriev Igor V, Martin Francis, Balestrini Raffaella, Perotto Silvia
Abstract excerpt
Orchids are highly dependent on their mycorrhizal fungal partners for nutrient supply, especially during early developmental stages. In addition to organic carbon, nitrogen (N) is probably a major nutrient transferred to the plant because orchid tissues are highly N-enriched. We know almost nothing about the N form preferentially transferred to the plant or about the key molecular determinants required for N...
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