Good preparation is key, even for plant cells and symbiotic fungi
Monday, November 14, 2011 - 14:30
in Biology & Nature
Laser capture microdissection provides an insight into the symbiotic program of root cells. The most prevalent plant symbiosis is that between root cells and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, called AM fungi. AM fungi make sure that plants can grow on nutrient-depleted soil -- unnoticed by most people.