Small root mutation could make crops fertilize themselves

出典: ScienceDaily – https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251209043038.htm

Small root mutation could make crops fertilize themselves

Small root mutation could make crops fertilize themselves
A tiny protein tweak may unlock nitrogen-fixing super-crops that slash global fertilizer demand.
Date:

December 9, 2025

Source:

Aarhus University

Summary:

Scientists discovered a small protein region that determines whether plants reject or welcome nitrogen-fixing bacteria. By tweaking only two amino acids, they converted a defensive receptor into one that supports symbiosis. Early success in barley hints that cereals may eventu

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