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Strigolactones Involvement in Root Development and Communications
Strigolactones are plant hormones regulating both root and shoot development. They also have a role in plant communication in the rhizosphere. In this chapter we will present the role of strigolactones as regu...
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Strigolactones in Root Exudates as a Signal in Symbiotic and Parasitic Interactions
Plants produce numerous secondary metabolites, many of which have a role in their development. The presence of such compounds in the rhizosphere led other organisms in the course of evolution to recognize thes...
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Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis Under Stress Conditions: Benefits and Costs
Mycorrhization is a highly prevalent association of plants with fungi. Most plant species harbor symbioses with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), which take place within the plant roots. Arbuscular mycorrhiz...
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Transcription of Δ1-Pyrroline-5-Carboxylate Synthase in Alfalfa Roots During Salt Stress
Soil salinity is an important determinant of plant growth and survival. In legumes, saline conditions impose a significant limitation of productivity related to the combined effects on the host growth and the ...