Lotus japonicus CLV1-Like Receptor HAR1 Promotes Nitrogen Utilization and Growth Under Non-Symbiotic Conditions.
Nao Okuma, Daisuke Sugiura, Ichiro Terashima, Masayoshi Kawaguchi
This study shows that HAR1 in Lotus japonicus enhances growth and nitrogen use under high nitrate conditions through organic acid metabolism, independent of symbiotic relationships.
bioRxiv · Jul 28, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology