Uncovering How Jasmonate Helps Plants Survive Phosphorous Deficient Conditions
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, scientists from the University of Illinois have discovered how plants are able to adapt to phosphorus-deficient conditions. They found that the plant hormone jasmonate plays a critical role in helping plants survive in such environments. The researchers used a combination of genetics, biochemistry, and physiology to understand how jasmonate helps plants respond to low phosphorus levels. They found that jasmonate helps plants adjust their root architecture and partition phosphorus more efficiently, allowing plants to adapt and survive in phosphorus-limited soils. These findings could be useful for agricultural research, as jasmonate could potentially be used to help improve crop yields in nutrient-deficient soils.
source: Phys.org