Research Keyword: symbiotic interactions

Ericoid mycorrhizal growth response is influenced by host plant phylogeny

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Scientists studied how different types of ericoid mycorrhizal fungi affect the growth of nine different plants related to heather and blueberries. They found that the benefits a plant gets from a fungal partner depend on which specific plant and fungus are paired together, and that a plant’s evolutionary family history can predict how well it will respond to different fungi. These findings could help conservation efforts restore damaged heathlands and wetlands by choosing the right fungal partners for each plant species.

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Diversity and Ecology of Fungi from Underexplored and Extreme Environments

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This editorial discusses a special collection of studies exploring fungi that thrive in extreme and challenging environments around the world, from frozen Arctic lakes to salty lagoons and polluted soils. These fungi have evolved remarkable abilities to survive harsh conditions and can even help clean up contaminated environments or support plant growth in degraded soils. Researchers are discovering previously unknown fungal species and understanding how these organisms function in ecosystems, with potential applications for cleaning pollution, improving agriculture, and biotechnology.

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First DNA Barcoding Survey in Bulgaria Unveiled Huge Diversity of Yeasts in Insects

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Researchers conducted the first comprehensive survey of yeasts living in insect guts across Bulgarian national parks. Using DNA analysis, they discovered over 100 yeast strains, nearly half of which were previously unknown to science. The study reveals that insects are natural homes to diverse yeast species and serve as vectors for spreading yeasts in nature, some of which can cause human infections. This research highlights how much remains to be discovered about microorganisms in less-studied regions of the world.

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