Stylo Root Exudates

P-deficiency induced

Under phosphorus deficiency, stylo roots secrete α-ketoglutaric acid that efficiently solubilizes aluminum phosphate, offering a new approach for crop phosphorus efficiency.

Cang, Zhao · Wu, Yuanhang · Xingkun, Zhao · Hao, Sun · Yang, Liyun · Liu, Pandao · Luo, Lijuan

Acta Agrestia Sinica 2023

Advantages

α-ketoglutaric acid secretion significantly increased under P deficiency

α-ketoglutaric acid efficiently solubilizes aluminum phosphate

SgICDH gene expression significantly increased under P deficiency