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Mycelial dynamics in arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi

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This review examines the intricate underground networks formed by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which partner with most land plants to help them absorb nutrients from soil. These fungal networks are far more complex and dynamic than previously recognized, expanding through the soil in coordinated wave-like patterns and responding flexibly to changing environmental conditions. The research highlights that viewing these fungal networks as a unified, responsive system rather than separate parts can help us better understand how they support plant growth and maintain healthy ecosystems.

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Enhancing consistency in arbuscular mycorrhizal trait-based research to improve predictions of function

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This review addresses how to better study fungal partners that help plants grow by proposing standardized methods to measure fungal characteristics. These fungi form beneficial partnerships with plant roots, improving nutrient uptake and soil health. By developing consistent measurement approaches and databases of fungal traits, scientists can better predict how these fungi affect plants and ecosystems.

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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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