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Towards understanding the impact of mycorrhizal fungal environments on the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems

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Mycorrhizal fungi form partnerships with plant roots and profoundly influence soil health and carbon storage. Different types of these fungi (arbuscular, ectomycorrhizal, and ericoid) work differently and create distinct soil environments with varying impacts on nutrient availability and carbon cycling. Researchers have now developed a unified framework and an experimental system to better understand and measure these effects, which could improve our ability to manage soils and predict ecosystem responses to environmental changes.

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Cellular anatomy of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi

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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are special underground fungi that form partnerships with plant roots to help plants grow. Unlike most cells, these fungi form long, tube-like structures without walls dividing them into sections, allowing nutrients and other materials to flow freely throughout their networks. This review explains how these fungi are built at the cellular level, including their walls, membranes, and internal structures, helping scientists better understand how they exchange nutrients with plants and contribute to healthy ecosystems.

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Metagenomics and In Vitro Growth-Promoting Experiments Revealed the Potential Roles of Mycorrhizal Fungus Humicolopsis cephalosporioides and Helper Bacteria in Cheilotheca humilis Growth

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Scientists studied a rare white plant called Cheilotheca humilis that cannot make its own food through photosynthesis and instead relies on fungi to survive. Using advanced DNA sequencing and laboratory experiments, they discovered that a special fungus called Humicolopsis cephalosporioides and several types of helpful bacteria work together to provide the plant with essential carbon and nutrients. This research reveals how these invisible microbial partners make it possible for this unusual plant to grow and thrive.

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Isolation and characterization of a new Leptobacillium species promoting tomato plant growth

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Scientists discovered a new type of beneficial fungus living inside tomato plant roots that helps the plants grow better and produce more nutritious fruit. This fungus, called Leptobacillium sp., makes plant hormones and special compounds that help tomato plants absorb nutrients more effectively. When tomato seeds were treated with this fungus, the plants grew taller and produced fruits with higher levels of lycopene, a beneficial compound. This discovery could help farmers grow better tomatoes using nature’s own microorganisms instead of relying on chemical treatments.

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