Abstract
Symbiotic root colonisation by arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi plays a critical role in the capture of nutrients such as phosphorous from the soil. The roots of almost all vascular plants can interact with AM fungi with the notable exception of many brassicas, including the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. Legumes, which also form symbiotic nitrogen-fixing nodules, have been intensively studied over the past decade, revealing a surprising genetic overlap between the early stages of nodulation and AM formation. For this reason, legumes have become useful model systems for AM research. Here we present some basic techniques for rapid and consistent AM infection and for the visualisation of AM structures in plant roots. These techniques are useful for molecular and cellular studies and have been adapted to the specific requirements of Lotus japonicus.
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Kosuta, S., Winzer, T., Parniske, M. (2005). Arbuscular mycorrhiza. In: Márquez, A.J. (eds) Lotus japonicus Handbook. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3735-X_6
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