Research progress on the functions of plant PHT gene family and phosphorus regulatory network
Phosphorus is a massive nutrient essential for plant survival and development.The phosphate transporter(PHT)gene family plays an important role in phosphorus uptake and transport in plant.Plant PHT genes are generally classified into six different subfamilies,namely PHT 1-5 and PHO.In this paper,we reviewed the functions of plant PHT subfamily members and their regulatory networks in plant phosphorus signaling,which will provide directions for further research on plant response to phosphorus stress and for breeding high-quality plant species.