Mycorrhizas are widespread below‐ground symbioses formed between plant roots and soil
fungi. This plant–fungal partnership impacts terrestrial ecosystems by mediating plant …

Mycorrhizal fungi are known for their functional importance in plant growth and nutrition, and
because these symbiotic fungi represent a fundamental linkage between plants and soils …

The symbiosis of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) with plants, the most ancient and
widespread association, exhibits phenotypes that range from mutualism to parasitism …

Highlights•Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in plant roots systemically affect leaf
metabolites.•Targeted analyses reveal effects on certain leaf primary and secondary …

Mycorrhizal fungi benefit plants by improved mineral nutrition and protection against stress,
yet information about fundamental differences among mycorrhizal types in fungi and trees …

Background Mycorrhizae, symbiotic interactions between soil fungi and tree roots, are
ubiquitous in terrestrial ecosystems. The fungi contribute phosphorous, nitrogen and …

Creating sustainable bioeconomies for the 21st century relies on optimizing the use of
biological resources to improve agricultural productivity and create new products …

Mycorrhizal symbioses between plants and fungi are vital for the soil structure, nutrient
cycling, plant diversity, and ecosystem sustainability. More than 250 000 plant species are …

Background and scope Plant communities and underlying soils undergo substantial,
coordinated shifts throughout ecosystem development. However, shifts in the composition …

Plant functional traits offer ecologists quantifiable characteristics that may be used to
determine the underlying mechanisms and drivers of processes at scales ranging from …