Different symbiotic mycorrhizal associations between plants and fungi occur, almost
ubiquitously, in a wide range of terrestrial ecosystems. Historically, these have mainly been …

Mycorrhizal associations are ubiquitous and form a substantial component of the microbial
biomass in forest ecosystems and fluxes of C to these belowground organisms account for a …

The loss of organic and inorganic carbon from roots into soil underpins nearly all the major
changes that occur in the rhizosphere. In this review we explore the mechanistic basis of …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) represent an important route for plant carbon (C) inputs
into the soil. Nonetheless, the C input via AMF as well as its impact on soil organic matter …

An unprecedented, rapid change in environmental conditions is being observed, which
invariably overrules the adaptive capacity of land plants. These environmental changes …

In the ten years since the publication of Modern Soil Microbiology, the study of soil
microbiology has significantly changed, both in the understanding of the diversity and …

Accurate estimates of mycelial exudation in time and space are crucial for the assessment of
ectomycorrhizal involvement in biogeochemical processes. Knowledge of exudation from …

In this article we discuss the possible significance of biological processes, and of fungi in
particular, in weathering of minerals. We consider biological activity to be a significant driver …

Today's accelerated pace of research, aided by new instruments and techniques that
combine the approaches of genetics, biochemistry, and cell biology, has changed the …

Heavy metal contamination of soil is a serious threat to public health and the environment
and is becoming more and more relevant. Fungi are able to tolerate and even enrich high …