Strigolactones Stimulate Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi by Activating Mitochondria
2006
Strigolactones and Plant-Fungus Communication
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Author Information
Author(s): Arnaud Besserer, Nathalie Séjalon-Delmas
Hypothesis
Strigolactones may play a wider role as branching stimulants for plant-fungus partnerships.
Conclusion
Strigolactones stimulate hyphal branching in fungi and increase mitochondrial activity in response to plant signals.
Supporting Evidence
- Strigolactones stimulate the germination of parasitic plants and hyphal branching in fungi.
- Carrot branching factors and synthetic strigolactones were tested for their effects on fungal growth.
- Strigolactones increased mitochondrial density and respiration rates in fungi.
Takeaway
Plants and fungi help each other grow, and a special chemical called strigolactone helps fungi grow better when they are near plants.
Methodology
The study involved treating fungi with strigolactones and measuring their effects on hyphal branching and mitochondrial activity.
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