Root Exudation of Primary Metabolites: Mechanisms and Their Roles in Plant Responses to Environmental Stimuli

• Published in: Frontiers in plant science Vol. 10; p. 157
• Main Authors: Canarini, Alberto, Kaiser, Christina, Merchant, Andrew, Richter, Andreas, Wanek, Wolfgang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 21.02.2019
• Subjects: mycorrhiza; nutrient sensing; Plant Science; priming effect; root architecture; root exudates; soil micro-organisms; priming effect; root architecture; soil micro-organisms; mycorrhiza; nutrient sensing; root exudates

Root exudation is an important process determining plant interactions with the soil environment. Many studies have linked this process to soil nutrient mobilization. Yet, it remains unresolved how exudation is controlled and how exactly and under what circumstances plants benefit from exudation. The...