Characterization of a carbohydrate transporter from symbiotic glomeromycotan fungi

Arthur Schüßler (), Holger Martin, David Cohen, Michael Fitz and Daniel Wipf
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Arthur Schüßler: Institute of Botany
Holger Martin: Institute of Botany
David Cohen: Institute of Botany
Michael Fitz: University of Bonn, IZMB, NWG Transport in Mycorrhiza
Daniel Wipf: University of Bonn, IZMB, NWG Transport in Mycorrhiza

Nature, 2006, vol. 444, issue 7121, 933-936

Abstract: Going underground Symbiotic relationships between mycorrhizal fungi and plants are of vital importance in terrestrial ecosystems, notably the arbuscular mycorrhiza formed by Glomeromycota fungi. The fungi facilitate soil nutrient uptake by plants in exchange for carbohydrates, so they constitute a large sink for carbon dioxide. The mechanism of a crucial part of the partnership, carbohydrate transport across the symbiotic interface, is still unknown, but now the glomeromycotan monosaccharide transporter, GpMST1, has been cloned and characterized. The work was done using the unique symbiosis of a glomeromycotan fungus (Geosiphon pyriformis) with cyanobacteria. With this important molecule characterized, it should be possible to reach a better understanding of arbuscular mycorrhiza and their contribution to carbon flows.

Date: 2006
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