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Plant formins pave the way for endosymbiosis

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Intracellular infection by beneficial microorganisms enables endosymbiosis and remains a challenge in synthetic biology. A new study by Qiao et al. reveals that a formin orchestrates both rhizobial infection in legumes and mycorrhization in diverse plants. Harnessing this mechanism could enable the engineering of microbial entry into crops for sustainable nutrient acquisition.

Source: Trends in Plant Science

DOI: 10.1016/j.tplants.2026.04.017

Author: Jin-Peng Gao

Institution: Technical University of Munich

Language: English

Topic: Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $7,030