Arik Joukhajian

This study examines how wildfires alter soil microbial interactions in drylands, revealing increased bacterial-fungal associations and keystone taxa that drive post-fire succession.

The paper examines microbial community resistance and resilience in the Mojave Desert after the Dome Fire, finding microbial biomass and richness remained largely unchanged despite significant plant mortality.

The study examines AMF communities in Eastern Joshua trees across seasons and tissues, finding consistent mycobiomes in soils and roots, with summer showing lower diversity.