Since 1999, various forward-and reverse-genetic approaches have uncovered nearly 200
genes required for symbiotic nitrogen fixation (SNF) in legumes. These discoveries …

Abstract Glycoside hydrolase family 18 (GH18) chitinases, which catalyze the
biodegradation of β-1, 4 glycosidic bond in amino polysaccharides via a substrate-assisted …

Establishing legume–rhizobial symbiosis requires precise coordination of complex
responses in a time-and cell type-specific manner. Encountering Rhizobium, rapid changes …

Symbiotic interactions such as the nitrogen-fixing root nodule symbiosis (RNS) have
structured ecosystems during the evolution of life. Here we aimed at reconstructing ancestral …

The symbiotic infection of root cells by nitrogen-fixing rhizobia during nodulation requires the
transcription factor Nodule Inception (NIN). Our root hair transcriptomic study extends NIN's …

Rhizobia are soil bacteria that can establish a symbiotic association with legumes. As a
result, plant nodules are formed on the roots of the host plants where rhizobia differentiate to …

Plant roots are constantly exposed to a diverse microbiota of pathogens and mutualistic
partners. The host's immune system is an essential component for its survival, enabling it to …

Key message Compatible interaction between rhizobial Nod factors and host receptors
enables initial recognition and signaling events during legume-rhizobia symbiosis. Abstract …

Chitin is a structural polymer in many eukaryotes. Many organisms can degrade chitin to
defend against chitinous pathogens or use chitin oligomers as food. Beneficial …

Lotus japonicus is a herbaceous perennial legume that has been used extensively as a
genetically tractable model system for deciphering the molecular genetics of symbiotic …