Mechanisms of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Increasing Silicon Uptake by Rice

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) influence silicon (Si) uptake by plants, but the mechanisms remain unclear. This study investigated the mechanisms of AMF-mediated Si uptake by rice, a model Si-accumulating plant, and explored the tripartite interactions among AMF, Si, and phosphorus (P). AMF inoculation increased shoot Si content by 97% when supplied with silicic acid and by 29% with calcium silicate and upregulated expression of Si transporters