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Understanding the Variety of Root Growth Traits in Different Fungal Strains
Greg Howard
4th June, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study by the Czech Academy of Sciences explored how different genotypes of the AM fungus Rhizophagus irregularis acquire and supply nitrogen to plants
- All fungal genotypes transferred more nitrogen to plants compared to non-mycorrhizal controls, showing their active role in nitrogen transfer
- Some genotypes, like MA2 and STSI, showed higher efficiency in exploring nitrogen-rich zones, indicating distinct nitrogen acquisition strategies
References
Main Study
1) Unraveling the diversity of hyphal explorative traits among Rhizophagus irregularis genotypes
Published 3rd June, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00572-024-01154-8
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