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The article "In the Spotlight: Getting to the roots of fungal interactions" explores the importance of understanding the interactions between plant roots, beneficial microbes, and nutrient availability in the soil. The study focuses on the coordination of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) colonization on two chickpea cultivars with different root thickness. The researchers found that AMF significantly affected root morphology, with the genotype releasing more carboxylates showing a greater response. The availability of phosphorus also played a role in AMF colonization. Understanding these interactions is crucial for sustainable agriculture and breeding crops suited to changing environments. [Extracted from the article]