Mucilage Produced by Sorghum 1 (Sorghum bicolor) Aerial Roots Hosts Diazotrophs that Provide Significant Amounts of Nitrogen to the Plant
R. E. Venado, J. Wilker, V. Pankievicz, V. Infante, A. MacIntyre, E. Wolf, S. Vela, F. A. Robbins, P. I. Fernandes-Junior, W. Vermerris, J.-M. Ane
This study identifies diazotrophs in sorghum aerial root mucilage that supply 40% of the plant's nitrogen, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic fertilizers.
bioRxiv · Aug 5, 2023 · PreprintPlant Biology