March 3, 2026Open Access

Glutamine: A spatially precise “GPS Signal” shaping the root microbiota

Key Points

Plants utilize glutamine to attract beneficial bacteria, enhancing root microbiota composition.
The role of glutamine in maintaining Casparian strip integrity supports effective nutrient transport.
This work examines the dual functions of glutamine in root health and microbiome interaction.
Understanding these processes could lead to improved agricultural practices and plant resilience.

Abstract

This commentary on Tsai et al. (2025) highlights glutamine's important role in attracting beneficial bacteria to colonize plant roots, deciphers its links to Casparian strip integrity, and explores its dual functions. This finding reveals how plants use chemical signals to shape their root microbiome for better health.

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Han et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

www.synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75c47c6e9836116a24fcd — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70165

Authors

Yujie Han

Danxia Xie

Xiaoyi Shan

Journals

Journal of Integrative Plant Biology

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Center for Life Sciences

Tianjin Normal University

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Glutamine: A spatially precise “GPS Signal” shaping the root microbiota

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