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Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi-Assisted Phytoremediation: A Promising Strategy for Cadmium-Contaminated Soils

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Cadmium contamination in farm soils poses serious threats to food safety and human health. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are beneficial fungi that form partnerships with plant roots and can significantly reduce the amount of cadmium that plants absorb from contaminated soil. These fungi work through multiple mechanisms including physically trapping cadmium in soil, improving plant nutrition and stress resilience, and enhancing the plant’s natural detoxification systems. This natural approach offers a sustainable and cost-effective strategy for cleaning up contaminated agricultural land.

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Review: roles of mycorrhizal symbioses and associated soil microbiomes in ecological restoration

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This comprehensive review explains how underground fungal networks and soil microbes are essential for restoring damaged lands, particularly those contaminated by mining or pollution. The research shows that using native fungal communities from early successional stages, rather than introduced or late-stage species, significantly improves restoration success. Specific plant species like fescues work particularly well with these fungal partners, and combining different microbial species creates synergistic effects that boost plant growth and reduce contaminants in soil.

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The influence of mycorrhizal hyphal connections and neighbouring plants on Plantago lanceolata physiology and nutrient uptake

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Fungi that live in soil form partnerships with plant roots and can extend underground networks connecting multiple plants. In this study, plants with access to expanded fungal networks captured more carbon through photosynthesis, accumulated more nutrients like phosphorus and zinc, and released more carbon into the soil. However, whether neighboring plants were present or what type they were did not significantly change these benefits, suggesting that soil exploration volume matters more than plant-to-plant connections through fungal networks.

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Molecular Diversity of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Onion Roots from Organic and Conventional Farming Systems in the Netherlands

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This research examined the relationship between beneficial soil fungi and onion plants in different farming systems in the Netherlands. The study found that these fungi readily colonize onion roots in both organic and conventional farms, helping plants access nutrients from the soil. The research has important implications for sustainable agriculture and food production. Impacts on everyday life: – Better understanding of natural plant-fungal partnerships that can help reduce chemical fertilizer use – Insights into sustainable farming practices that maintain soil health – Knowledge that can help improve onion crop yields through natural processes – Support for developing more environmentally-friendly farming methods – Potential for reducing farming costs while maintaining crop productivity

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