The Medicago truncatula sucrose transporter family: From plant leaves to fungal symbiont

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• Sucrose transporters facilitate important interactions between Medicago truncatula and fungal symbionts—enhancing nutrient exchange.
• Key findings suggest that these transporters significantly impact the efficiency of symbiotic relationships, improving plant growth.
• Analysis of molecular pathways indicates that both plant and fungi adapt to modify transporter activity for mutual benefit.
• Further investigation into these transporters may unveil new approaches to enhance agricultural productivity, facilitating crop resilience.