Since 1999, various forward-and reverse-genetic approaches have uncovered nearly 200
genes required for symbiotic nitrogen fixation (SNF) in legumes. These discoveries …

The main mechanism of plant tolerance is the avoidance of metal uptake, whereas the main
mechanism of hyperaccumulation is the uptake and neutralization of metals through specific …

Symbiotic nitrogen fixation carried out by the interaction between legumes and rhizobia is
the main source of nitrogen in natural ecosystems and in sustainable agriculture. For the …

Transition metals such as iron, copper, zinc, or molybdenum are essential nutrients for
plants. These elements are involved in almost every biological process, including …

Legumes control root nodule symbiosis (RNS) in response to environmental nitrogen
availability. Despite the recent understanding of the molecular basis of external nitrate …

Plants, being sessile, face an array of biotic and abiotic stresses in their lifespan that
endanger their survival. Hence, optimized uptake of mineral nutrients creates potential new …

Metal ions are essential elements for all living organisms. However, metals can be toxic
when present in excess. In plants, metal homeostasis is partly achieved through the function …

Symbiotic nitrogen fixation (SNF) in legume-rhizobia serves as a sustainable source of
nitrogen (N) in agriculture. However, the addition of inorganic N fertilizers significantly …

Most land plants live in close contact with beneficial soil microbes: the majority of land plant
species establish symbiosis with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, while most legumes, the third …

Micronutrient deficiencies (hidden hunger), particularly in iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn), remain one
of the most serious public health challenges, affecting more than three billion people …