Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions

Silvicultural practices and interannual variation shape ectomycorrhizal fungal diversity and community composition in an oak-hornbeam forest in northern Hungary

Isolation and identification of AMF species from selected medicinal plants from BHU Campus

This study identifies AMF species in medicinal plants from BHU Campus, finding Acaulosporaceae and Glomeraceae as dominant families with Funneliformis mossae being most abundant.

The 3D Genome of Gigaspora margarita Unveils Stable Chromatin and Nucleolar Organization and Symbiont-Dependent Genome Dynamics

This study presents a 3D genome assembly of Gigaspora margarita and its endobacterium, revealing stable chromatin compartments and symbiont-dependent genome dynamics.

A novel pipeline for the rapid expansion of ecological trait databases using LLMs

This paper introduces an LLM-based pipeline to automate trait data extraction from fungal descriptions, showing promise but with variable accuracy across traits.

Revision of Archaeosporomycetes with two old and two new fungal orders: Archaeosporales, Geosiphonales, Polonosporales, and Ambisporales

This paper reclassifies the fungal class Archaeosporomycetes into four orders based on phylogenetic and morphological analyses, including the description of two new orders.

Electrical information flows across the sporocarps of two ectomycorrhizal fungi in the field

The paper measures electrical information flow across sporocarps of two ectomycorrhizal fungi in the field and finds it is not restricted to clones or species but is negatively associated with genetic and spatial distances.

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal families and exploration-based guilds exhibit distinct responses to N, P and K deficiencies and imbalances

The paper examines how N, P, and K deficiencies and imbalances affect arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal (AMF) communities and their guilds in a long-term grassland experiment.

Symbiosis with Rhizophagus irregularis improves grapevine rootstock performances under water deficit conditions

This study shows that symbiosis with Rhizophagus irregularis improves growth and photosynthesis in grapevine rootstocks under water deficit, with varying effects on mineral nutrition and aquaporin expression between rootstocks.

Poplar CLE peptides stimulating ectomycorrhizal symbiosis uncovered by genome-wide identification of ectomycorrhizal-responsive small secreted peptides

The paper identifies Poplar CLE peptides that promote ectomycorrhizal symbiosis, showing functional divergence from their roles in repressing other symbioses.

Contrasting biotic and abiotic drivers of Glomeromycotina and Mucoromycotina mycorrhizal associations in a durum wheat field

The paper examines how water and nitrogen stress affect two types of mycorrhizal fungi in durum wheat, showing different responses and ecological roles between Mucoromycotina and Glomeromycotina fungi.

Distinct mycorrhizal communities in sympatric Lepanthes orchids revealed by long-read sequencing

This study uses long-read sequencing to show distinct mycorrhizal communities in four sympatric Lepanthes orchid species, suggesting fungal shifts may drive speciation.

Intricate asymbiotic hyphal interactions of Rhizophagus irregularis revealed with single-plane observations in a new microfluidic device

This paper uses a new microfluidic device to study asymbiotic hyphal interactions of Rhizophagus irregularis, revealing effects of fatty acids and lane configuration on hyphal growth and anastomosis.

Revision of Ambisporaceae, with three new genera and one new species and a morphological identification key for all the species currently attributed to this family

This paper revises the fungal family Ambisporaceae by splitting the genus Ambispora into three new genera based on molecular and morphological analyses.

Comparative Analysis of Soil Microbial Communities in High-Tunnel and Field Agricultural Systems

This study compares soil microbial communities in high-tunnel and field agricultural systems, finding shifts in community composition and functional traits under high-nutrient conditions.

Primed responses to damage signals mediate mycorrhiza-induced resistance in tomato plants

This study shows mycorrhizal tomato plants are more sensitive to damage signals, leading to primed defense responses and increased resistance to Botrytis cinerea.

Carbon-phosphorous exchange rate constrains growth of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks

The paper quantifies carbon and phosphorus fluxes in arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis using robotic imaging and machine learning, finding that exchange rates constrain fungal growth strategies.

Soil phosphate availability modulates the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal community and mycorrhizal nutrition in wheat

This study shows that soil phosphate availability affects arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal communities and their role in wheat nutrition, with interactions between nitrogen and phosphorus influencing fungal colonization and transporter expression.

Aspen-associated soil microbiomes reveal different strategies for nitrogen acquisition across ecosystems in Mexico and Canada

The paper examines how aspen genetic groups in Mexico and Canada influence soil microbiome nitrogen acquisition strategies across different ecosystems.

Partner fidelity with root symbionts impacts plant performance in the face of changing above- and belowground community context

The paper investigates how plant fidelity to root symbionts affects performance under changing community contexts, finding that fidelity to antagonists is stronger and mutualist fidelity impacts performance differently based on plant traits and herbivore presence.

AMF primes immune genes against Puccinia hordei (Brown rust) in Hordeum vulgare but does not reduce pathogen burden

This study shows that AM fungi prime immune gene expression in barley against rust but do not reduce pathogen burden in short-term experiments.

Methods for evaluating bacterial dispersal on hyphal networks

This study develops 3D-printed devices to test bacterial dispersal via fungal hyphal networks, showing that nutrient conditions and inoculation strategies influence transport.

LysM Receptor Proteins are Required for Ectomycorrhizal Symbiosis in Poplar

This study shows that LysM receptor-like kinases are essential for poplar to form ectomycorrhizal symbiosis with Laccaria bicolor and respond to related signals.

Streamlining the isolation of fungal hyphae: A semi-automated approach for soil substrates

This study introduces a semi-automated method for extracting fungal hyphae from soil, showing it maximizes hyphal length density and effectively enriches fungal hyphae and associated bacteria.

Warming winter disrupts mycorrhizal phenology and plant-fungal nutrient cycling.

This study shows that early snowmelt disrupts the timing of mycorrhizal fungal activity relative to plant demand, weakening nutrient cycling and ecosystem stability.

Urbanisation drives non-linear, guild-specific restructuring of fungal communities in coastal dune habitats

This study examines how urbanization affects fungal community structure in coastal dune habitats, finding guild-specific responses and increased community uniqueness near cities.

Not Extremely Plastic: Testing the Limits of Morphological Plasticity in Fungal Mycelia in Response to Soil Grazers

This study tests whether filamentous fungi exhibit extreme morphological plasticity in response to soil grazers, finding that plasticity is constrained within species-specific limits and plays a minor role in grazing responses.

Ethylene signal-driven plant-multitrophic synergy boosts crop performance

This study identifies ERF transcription factors as key regulators of AM fungal-induced lateral root development in maize, revealing a tripartite signaling network involving ethylene, flavonoids, and microbial synergies.

Multimodal GiaC-phenomic approach for microbiome-tree system profiling

The paper develops a multimodal approach combining microbiome analysis and plant remote sensing to assess the health of plant-microbiome systems and classify seedling vitality.

Temporal changes in macrofungal alpha diversity over four decades in Europe

The paper tracks changes in macrofungal alpha diversity across Europe from the 1980s to 2010s, finding weak positive trends and identifying environmental factors influencing diversity.

Contrasting dynamics of soil fungal functional groups in the plant rhizosphere

The paper tracks changes in soil fungal functional groups over time in urban farming fields, finding contrasting dynamics among pathogens, mycorrhizal fungi, and saprotrophic fungi.