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Micronutrients: Minor yet crucial for symbiotic nitrogen fixation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Nodulation represents a crucial but energy-intensive strategy for legumes to survive in nutrient-poor soils. A recent study by Ren et al. (2025) highlights the significance of micronutrients, particularly iron (Fe), in regulating symbiotic nitrogen fixation, which ensures that nodulation occurs only under favorable environmental conditions.

Source: Plant Communications

DOI: 10.1016/j.xplc.2025.101345

Authors: Jin-Peng Gao, Chai Hao Chiu

Institutions: Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Cambridge, Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,500