Botany One on Nostr: Scientists have discovered that a beneficial fungus called Serendipita indica can ...

Scientists have discovered that a beneficial fungus called Serendipita indica can send molecular messages to plant roots, helping them grow and resist stress. This finding by Nasfi and colleagues shows how the fungus produces small RNA molecules that travel into plant cells to coordinate their partnership - a sophisticated form of cross-kingdom communication that influences plant growth in gardens and fields worldwide.