Root growth promotion by Penicillium melinii: mechanistic insights and agricultural applications
Laura Gutiérrez-Manso, Iván Devesa-Aranguren, Carlos Conesa, Gonzalo Monteoliva-García, Sandra González-Sayer, Alberto Lozano-Enguita, Francesco Blasio, Rodrigo Cao-García, Lydia Ugena, José Nolasco, Ana Vázquez-Mora, Camila de Carvalho Braga Levy, Enrique A. Otero, Patricia Fernández‐Calvo, Miguel Á. Moreno-Risueno, , Javier Cabrera
This study shows Penicillium melinii promotes root growth and plant biomass across species and environments, enhancing yield in tomato field trials through auxin signaling and subtle molecular interactions.
Journal of Experimental Botany · Aug 6, 2026Peer-reviewedPlant Biology