Two key proteins boost tomato's phosphorus efficiency and plant health

Phosphorus is a critical nutrient for plant growth, yet it is often locked away in soils and inaccessible to plants. The natural process of arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis (AMS), in which plants exchange carbon for essential nutrients with fungi, is one way to overcome this challenge. Despite its importance, the molecular mechanisms controlling this symbiotic relationship remain poorly understood, highlighting the need for further research into the genetic factors that regulate it.