An Endophytic Microbe From An Unusual Volcanic Swamp Corn Seeks And Inhabits Root Hair Cells To Extract Rock Phosphate

    October 2017 in “ Scientific reports ”
    Hanan R. Shehata, Christopher R. Dumigan, Sophia Watts, Manish N. Raizada
    Studysummary This study found that a bacterial endophyte from Zea nicaraguensis effectively targets and colonizes plant root hair cells, promoting growth and solubilizing insoluble phosphorus for nutrient uptake.
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    1. Stimulation of Root Hair Elongation in Arabidopsis Thaliana by Low Phosphorus Availability Plant Cell & Environment · 1996