Research Keyword: fungal community structure

Changes in the Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal Community in the Roots of Eucalyptus grandis Plantations at Different Ages in Southern Jiangxi, China

This research examines how fungal partnerships with eucalyptus tree roots change as plantations age. Scientists found that two dominant fungal types, Paraglomus and Glomus, shift in abundance depending on the plantation age and soil nutrient levels. The study reveals that proper fertilization timing and understanding fungal communities can help improve plantation management and tree productivity in nutrient-poor soils.

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Apple replant disease: unraveling the fungal enigma hidden in the rhizosphere

Apple orchards that are replanted in the same location often develop a disease that stunts growth and can kill young trees. Scientists discovered that harmful fungi, especially Fusarium species, grow excessively in the soil around diseased trees. These harmful fungi appear to be the main culprits behind the disease. The study identified specific fungicides that can control these pathogenic fungi, offering hope for preventing the disease in future plantings.

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Soil Fungal Diversity and Community Structure of Russula griseocarnosa from Different Sites

Researchers studied the soil fungi living around Russula griseocarnosa, a valuable wild edible mushroom that cannot be grown in farms. They found that the soil around this mushroom contains specific beneficial fungi like Penicillium and Trichoderma that help it grow, and that these fungal communities differ depending on geographical location. The study shows that using fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and beneficial fungi could help protect and increase the production of this wild mushroom.

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Seasonal discrepancy of airborne fungal diversity and community structure in Lentinula edodes factory

This study examined how fungal spores in the air of shiitake mushroom factories change with the seasons and relate to a disease called shiitake artificial log rot disease (SLRD). Researchers found that when temperatures drop and humidity rises in autumn and winter, a harmful fungus called Trichoderma thrives in the air and causes more disease. By keeping the growing areas warmer, growers can significantly reduce disease occurrence and protect both their crops and workers’ health.

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Mycobiome of low maintenance iconic landscape plant boxwood under repeated treatments of contact and systemic fungicides

This study examined how different fungicide treatments affect the beneficial and harmful fungi living on boxwood plants. Researchers found that repeated applications of chlorothalonil-based fungicides reduced many beneficial fungi while having minimal effect on harmful pathogens, and that fungi became less sensitive to the same fungicide over time. The findings suggest that choosing the right fungicide and application method is important for maintaining plant health and preventing fungicide resistance.

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Analysis of the correlation between the distribution of microorganisms carried by Coix seed and fungal toxins, and the biological control of aflatoxin

Coix seeds are popular in traditional Chinese medicine and food, but they can become contaminated with harmful fungi that produce toxins called mycotoxins. This study examined which fungi grow in Coix seeds from different regions and found that certain bacteria called Bacillus can effectively prevent dangerous mold from growing and producing toxins. By using these beneficial bacteria, producers can keep Coix seeds safer for people to consume as medicine or food.

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