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Briefing: Friendly fungi hijack plant regulator to promote symbiosis

Strategic angle: Research reveals how beneficial fungi manipulate plant defenses to foster mutualistic relationships.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-11 · 1 MIN READ

Plants have immune systems to combat harmful microbes.

Beneficial fungi can enter plant root cells.

This interaction enhances nutrient exchange between plants and fungi.