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Mycorrhizal fungi research for land and soil health
Overview
Researchers are increasingly focusing on mycorrhizal fungi as a critical tool for land restoration, agricultural resilience, and combating the climate crisis. During the COP17 convention in Mongolia, scientists highlighted how these fungal networks act as a “living underground infrastructure” that facilitates nutrient exchange and improves plant drought resistance.
Subsequent research has expanded into practical applications and global mapping. In New Zealand, studies are examining how different grazing regimes affect fungal communities to help farmers utilize natural soil fertility. Meanwhile, in Canada, scientists associated with the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN) are working to create a global ecological atlas by combining DNA sequencing and predictive modelling to map fungal diversity.
Entities
Lincoln University · Society for the Protection of Underground Networks · Burenjargal Otgonsuren · United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification · Toby Kiers
Timeline
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8 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesMycorrhizal fungi research aims to boost agricultural resilienceScientists are studying mycorrhizal fungi networks to improve agricultural resilience, with research focusing on grazing impacts in New Zealand and ecological mapping for Canadian crop production.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 9 sourcesMycorrhizal fungi identified as key tool for land restorationScientists suggest using mycorrhizal fungi to restore degraded land and combat desertification by leveraging their symbiotic relationship with plant roots to stabilize soil and improve nutrient uptake.
Sources
acessa.com · digitaljournal.com · farmersweekly.co.nz · jornalenoticias.com.br · mrnews.com.br · ne9.com.br · odiariodebarretos.com.br · paranaempresarial.com.br · portalrbn.com.br · rr.pt · sinalnews.com.br