Nature: Zinc-mediated regulation of nitrogen fixation through transcription factor filamentation in legumes

Abstract

Plants maintain their fitness by adjusting their metabolism and gene expression to cope with fluctuating environmental conditions. In legumes, nitrogen homeostasis crucially relies on balancing nitrogen obtained from soil resources with nitrogen fixation performed by symbiotic bacteria within root nodules. Here, we highlight the recent advancements in nitrogen fixation research by Dugald Reid and his colleagues.