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Study Reveals Intricate Stages of Symbiotic Relationship Between Plants and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi

A recent study published in Nature Plants has revealed the intricate stages of the symbiotic relationship between plants and arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi. The research utilized advanced sequencing techniques to map infected and uninfected plant root cell types, uncovering distinct transcriptome profiles in cortex cells at different stages of colonization by AM fungi. This study provides valuable insights into a relationship of significant agricultural and environmental importance, enhancing our understanding of plant-fungal interactions and showcasing the potential of combining single-cell and spatial transcriptomics to analyze complex organismal relationships.

Mystery of Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Range

A mysterious mountain range in northern Colombia has left scientists puzzled over its extraordinary height. The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta range, which boasts some of the tallest peaks in Colombia, has long been a subject of curiosity for geologists….