Pushing the frontiers of biodiversity research: Unveiling the global diversity, distribution, and conservation of fungi
T Niskanen, R Lücking, A Dahlberg… - Annual review of …, 2023 - annualreviews.org
Fungi comprise approximately 20% of all eukaryotic species and are connected to virtually
all life forms on Earth. Yet, their diversity remains contentious, their distribution elusive, and …
all life forms on Earth. Yet, their diversity remains contentious, their distribution elusive, and …
A starting guide to root ecology: strengthening ecological concepts and standardising root classification, sampling, processing and trait measurements
In the context of a recent massive increase in research on plant root functions and their
impact on the environment, root ecologists currently face many important challenges to keep …
impact on the environment, root ecologists currently face many important challenges to keep …
The global soil community and its influence on biogeochemistry
BACKGROUND Soil is the largest repository of organic matter on land, storing~ 1500 Gt
carbon, which is at least as much as the vegetation (~ 560 Gt) and atmosphere (~ 750 Gt) …
carbon, which is at least as much as the vegetation (~ 560 Gt) and atmosphere (~ 750 Gt) …
A few Ascomycota taxa dominate soil fungal communities worldwide
Despite having key functions in terrestrial ecosystems, information on the dominant soil fungi
and their ecological preferences at the global scale is lacking. To fill this knowledge gap, we …
and their ecological preferences at the global scale is lacking. To fill this knowledge gap, we …
Mycorrhizal fungi as mediators of soil organic matter dynamics
SD Frey - Annual review of ecology, evolution, and systematics, 2019 - annualreviews.org
Inhabiting the interface between plant roots and soil, mycorrhizal fungi play a unique but
underappreciated role in soil organic matter (SOM) dynamics. Their hyphae provide an …
underappreciated role in soil organic matter (SOM) dynamics. Their hyphae provide an …
Forest tree growth is linked to mycorrhizal fungal composition and function across Europe
MA Anthony, TW Crowther, S Van Der Linde… - The ISME …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Most trees form symbioses with ectomycorrhizal fungi (EMF) which influence access to
growth-limiting soil resources. Mesocosm experiments repeatedly show that EMF species …
growth-limiting soil resources. Mesocosm experiments repeatedly show that EMF species …
Fungal evolution: diversity, taxonomy and phylogeny of the Fungi
MA Naranjo‐Ortiz, T Gabaldón - Biological Reviews, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
The fungal kingdom comprises a hyperdiverse clade of heterotrophic eukaryotes
characterized by the presence of a chitinous cell wall, the loss of phagotrophic capabilities …
characterized by the presence of a chitinous cell wall, the loss of phagotrophic capabilities …
Fungal biodiversity and their role in soil health
M Frąc, SE Hannula, M Bełka, M Jędryczka - Frontiers in microbiology, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Soil health, and the closely related terms of soil quality and fertility, is considered as one of
the most important characteristics of soil ecosystems. The integrated approach to soil health …
the most important characteristics of soil ecosystems. The integrated approach to soil health …
Fungi are key players in extreme ecosystems
Extreme environments on Earth are typically devoid of macro life forms and are inhabited
predominantly by highly adapted and specialized microorganisms. The discovery and …
predominantly by highly adapted and specialized microorganisms. The discovery and …
Dimensions of biodiversity in the Earth mycobiome
KG Peay, PG Kennedy, JM Talbot - Nature Reviews Microbiology, 2016 - nature.com
Fungi represent a large proportion of the genetic diversity on Earth and fungal activity
influences the structure of plant and animal communities, as well as rates of ecosystem …
influences the structure of plant and animal communities, as well as rates of ecosystem …