UNC researchers make discovery that could increase plant yield in wake of looming phosphate shortage

UNC researchers make discovery that could increase plant yield in wake of looming phosphate shortage 03/21/2017 11:47 AM EDT Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have pinpointed a key genetic switch that helps soil bacteria living on and inside a plant's roots harvest a vital nutrient with limited global supply. The nutrient, phosphate, makes it to the plant's roots, helping the plant increase its yield. Full story at http://uncnews.unc.edu/2017/03/15/unc-chapel-hill-researchers-make-discovery-increase-plant-yield-wake-looming-phosphate-shortage/ Source University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111