How Plants Obtain Nitrogen by Supplying Iron to Symbiotic Bacteria
A recent study on leguminous plants has uncovered the role of IRON MAN (IMA) peptides in facilitating the collection of iron into root nodules during rhizobial symbiosis. This process is vital for nitrogen fixation, a key aspect of plant growth and nitrogen homeostasis. Credit: SciTechDaily.comIMA peptides in legumes enhance iron acquisition for nitrogen fixation, offering insights into sustainable agriculture practices.Leguminous plants have a mechanism (rhizobial symbiosis) to efficiently acquire nitrogen, which is an…