Divergent responses of maize and soybean to intercropping: Insights from arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi diversity, colonization, and related-genes expression | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Divergent responses of maize and soybean to intercropping: Insights from arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi diversity, colonization, and related-genes expression
Key Points
Maize and soybean exhibit distinct responses to intercropping, driven by varying mycorrhizal fungi interactions.
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi diversity plays a key role in the colonization of both crops in intercropped systems.
Gene expression related to mycorrhizal colonization differs significantly between maize and soybean during intercropping.
Understanding these interactions could optimize crop yields and soil health in mixed agricultural systems.