Publications [#323155] of Philip N. Benfey
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- Liberman, LM; Benfey, PN, A Friend in Need (of Nutrients) Is a….,
Cell, vol. 165 no. 2
(April, 2016),
pp. 269-271 [doi] .
(last updated on 2023/10/03)Abstract:
Endophytic fungi are found within the roots of healthy plants, but their function is poorly understood. In this issue, Hiruma et al. demonstrate that, under phosphate-limiting conditions, the endophytic fungus, Colletotrichum tofieldiae, provides growth-promoting and fitness benefits to Arabidopsis, but the plant must restrict fungal growth or risk pathogenesis.