Microbial diversity is generally far higher than plant diversity, but the relationship between
microbial diversity and plant diversity remains enigmatic. To shed light on this problem, we …

The ectomycorrhizal (ECM) symbiosis was historically considered restricted to the temperate
zones, but recent studies have shown the importance of this symbiosis across the tropics …

Soil fungi are crucial microorganisms in the functioning of ecosystems. They shape the soil
properties, facilitate nutrient circulation, and assist with plant growth. However, their …

Abstract Information about the diversity of tropical microbes, including fungi is relatively
scarce. This study addresses the diversity, spatial distribution and host preference of …

Ectomycorrhizal exploration types have become an increasingly popular functional
explanation for observed patterns of fungal community structure. In this study, we examined …

Root endophytic fungi are found in a great variety of plants and ecosystems, but the
ecological drivers of their biogeographic distribution are poorly understood. Here, we …

The field of ectomycorrhizal fungal (EMF) ecology has largely developed outside the
ecological mainstream, owing in large part to the challenges in studying the structure and …

Microfungi that inhabit floral nectar offer unique opportunities for the study of microbial
distribution and the role that dispersal limitation may play in generating distribution patterns …

Summary Bacteria, ectomycorrhizal (EcM) fungi, and land plants have been coevolving for
nearly 200 million years, and their interactions presumably contribute to the function of …

Despite recent advances in understanding community ecology of ectomycorrhizal fungi, little
is known about their spatial patterning and the underlying mechanisms driving these …