RiMST5 and RiMST6 are two new monosaccharide transporters from Rhizophagus irregularis.
RiMST5 is a high affinity-low capacity monosaccharide transporter.
RiMST6 is as a glucose specific, high affinity H+ co-transporter.
RiMST5 and RiMST6 are involved in sugar uptake directly from the soil.
30">Expression of RiMST depends on plant species and on light intensity.