DOI: 10.1111/pce.70695 ISSN: 0140-7791
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Activate Lignin‐Based Defense Through Metabolic Reprogramming to Improve Salt Tolerance in Poplar
Shuo Han, Wen Zhu, Xiangwei He, Guozhu ZhaoSummary statement
In poplar, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi enhance salt tolerance by reprogramming transcription and metabolism, which channels carbon into lignin biosynthesis and reinforces the cell wall. This coordinated defense limits sodium entry and alleviates oxidative stress.