Fungal volatiles affect lateral root formation and increase plant tolerance to osmotic stress
Esperanza Miñambres, Jose Fermoso-Dominguez, Sandra Rodríguez Sufuentes, Pedro Marco, Óscar Lorenzo, Mónica Calvo‐Polanco
This study shows fungal volatiles promote lateral root formation and enhance plant tolerance to osmotic stress by modulating auxin signaling and nutrient transport.
bioRxiv · Oct 29, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology