Research Keyword: fungal-bacterial interactions

The influence of intercropping Paris polyphylla with Polygonatum cyrtonema or Ganoderma lucidum on rhizosphere soil microbial community structure and quality of Paris polyphylla

Researchers studied how planting Paris polyphylla (a rare medicinal plant) together with other plants affects soil health and medicine quality. Growing P. polyphylla alone caused problems like soil nutrient depletion and harmful microorganism growth. When grown alongside Ganoderma lucidum mushrooms or Polygonatum cyrtonema plants, the soil became healthier with better nutrients and beneficial microorganisms. This resulted in higher yields and better quality medicinal compounds in the P. polyphylla.

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Rhizosphere Bacterial Communities Alter in Process to Mycorrhizal Developments of a Mixotrophic Pyrola japonica

This study explores how bacteria living around plant roots change as the plant develops its relationship with fungi. Researchers found that when fungi fully colonized plant roots in Pyrola japonica, the bacterial community became less diverse but more stable. Even after fungi died off, the bacterial community remained, suggesting these bacteria play an important long-term role in helping the plant obtain nutrients and resist diseases.

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The Functional Role of Fungi and Bacteria in Sulfur Cycling During Kelp (Ecklonia Radiata) Degradation: Unconventional Use of PiCrust2

When kelp washes up on beaches, microscopic fungi and bacteria work together to break it down and recycle its nutrients back into the ocean. This study shows that fungi play a much bigger role in this process than previously thought, especially in cycling sulfur compounds that affect climate. By understanding these microbial partnerships, scientists can better predict how coastal ecosystems respond to changes in seaweed production.

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Establishing microbial communities to promote the growth of Pleurotus ostreatus through a top-down approach is hindered by the dominance of antagonistic interactions

Researchers studied how to improve oyster mushroom growth by adding helpful bacteria to the growing substrate. They found that most bacteria actually compete with the mushrooms and slow their growth, making it difficult to create beneficial microbial communities using standard enrichment methods. Only one type of bacterium (Brevundimonas) showed neutral interaction with the mushrooms, while several others actively inhibited growth. The study suggests that future approaches should integrate the mushroom into the enrichment process from the beginning rather than trying to add pre-selected microbial communities afterward.

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