Horizontally acquired IbACS gene modulates rhizosphere microbiota and contributes to sweet potato growth
Aiko Tanaka, Motoyasu Otani, Osamu Nakayachi, Minenosuke Matsutani, Hiromasa Saitoh, Daigo Takemoto
This study shows that the horizontally acquired IbACS gene in sweet potato affects rhizosphere microbiota and supports plant growth in nutrient-poor soil.
bioRxiv · Dec 20, 2025 · PreprintPlant Biology