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Urban Air Pollution Doesn't Change Leaf Fungi but Activates Stress Genes
Greg Howard
18th May, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study focused on sacred fir forests near Mexico City, examining the impact of ozone on fungal communities within tree needles
- Ozone damage symptoms in tree needles did not correlate with changes in the types of fungi present
- Certain fungi in asymptomatic needles showed increased expression of genes related to oxidative stress resistance, suggesting a protective role against ozone damage
References
Main Study
1) Foliar mycobiome remains unaltered under urban air-pollution but differentially express stress-related genes
Published 17th May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-024-02387-y
Related Studies
2) Ozone affects plant, insect, and soil microbial communities: A threat to terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.
3) Ozone effects on plants in natural ecosystems.
4) The endophytic continuum.
Journal: Mycological research, Issue: Vol 109, Issue Pt 6, Jun 2005