Figure 7 in Wang et al. (2025): "A conceptual diagram for illustrating the mechanisms underlying leaf N:P homeostasis in bamboo forests. Under P deficiency, plant tends to show high changing rate of P between leaf and woody tissues to maintain the leaf P homeostasis, with the help of phosphate transporters (see four main genes PePHT1-4, 6, 8, 9). Soil microorganisms compete for the limited P with plants, leading to lower P stock in the root and stem. Under P-rich conditions, plant tends to store the excessive P in woody tissues (see gene PePHT1-4, 8, 9) and shows low competition with soil microorganisms. Despite the difference in soil P availability, plant leaves and soil microorganisms exhibit homeostatic N:P ratio under both conditions."
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