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Friendly Bacteria Boosts Root Growth and Phosphorus Uptake in Apple Trees
Jenn Hoskins
26th June, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at China Agricultural University found that phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) can help apple rootstocks absorb more phosphorus from the soil
- Inoculating apple rootstocks with Bacillus B2 increased soluble phosphorus and flavonoid content in the soil, boosting root development and phosphorus uptake
- The study identified a key transcription factor, MhMYB15, which is crucial for flavonoid biosynthesis and phosphorus transport, enhancing plant growth when activated by Bacillus B2
References
Main Study
1) Bacillus B2 promotes root growth and enhances phosphorus absorption in apple rootstocks by affecting MhMYB15.
Published 25th June, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.16893
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