Zhao Liu, Yan-Duo Wang, Bo Xiao, Chao-Qun Xu, Yuan Chen, Kai-Peng Liu, Xiao-Hong Zhao, Jian Yang, Jun-Feng Niu, Xiao-Ke Xing, Gang Ding
Most orchid species require fungi for natural germination, but the molecular mechanism of this symbiosis is poorly understood. Cremastra appendiculata seeds secrete phenolic acids before fungal contact, acting as nutrient molecules to chemically attract its symbiotic fungus Coprinellus disseminatus.