Associates

I explore the ecology of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, what shapes their diversity, and how they impact plant outcomes. I also have a particular interest in the interactions with herbivory.

I work as an independent scientist in bioinformatic and ecological analysis. My thesis and my main collaboration with public scientists focus on the ecology of mycorrhizal fungi and their plant partners.

I am broadly interested in diversity, ecology, and systematics of tropical fungi. Especially ectomycorrhizal fungi from Amazonian ecosystems.

I am involved in the study of various aspects of plant biodiversity & its connection to local/Indigenous communities. Recently, forming a multidisciplinary team and using anthropology deep inquiry, scientific explorations and local/community participatory observation, we have completed an ethnomycological project, working among the very endangered, Meche indigenous community in the southern plain of Nepal.

I am interested in Mycorrhizal Fungal species, Tropical Forest Ecology, Invasion of alien plant species, Plant systematics, Conservation biological study of rare and endangered species, and learning the linkage of biodiversity and local communities. Anyone interested in working in Eastern Nepal in the above-listed field can reach out to me.

I am establishing bioresources of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) from less investigated habitats particularly forests to unveil dark AMF and their associated bacteria. After identification and description, isolated AMF are used in laboratory experiments to check previous DNA-based hypotheses and clarify how AMF diversity and cohabitation drive their functions.

Ectomycorrhizae associated with pine and eucalyptus from the Mesopotamian region of Argentina

I'm a lecturer and researcher in the field of plant protection at the University of Jember, Indonesia, with a strong focus on plant–microbe interactions and biological control. My research focuses on exploring the role of functional microbes such as Trichoderma, mycorrhizae, and other beneficial microorganisms in enhancing plant resistance

Network science in fungal - tree interactions

My research work is based on the use of Indigenous Mycorrhizal Fungi in the mitigation of mycotoxigenic fungi in soil and plant produce and how the diversity of these organisms is affected by climatic conditions, especially in the tropical regions.

Using molecular and bioinformatics methods, my research is focused on the microbial communities of tropical soils, their role in biogeochemical cycles, and how they are being impacted by land-use and climate change.

I investigate truffle distribution and its potential for sustainable land use

My research focuses on microbial ecology across diverse ecosystems. I examined mycorrhizal communities in Indonesian rainforest during my undergraduate study, followed by research on life history strategy of mycorrhiza in frequently disturbed sand-dune ecosystem during my master's and doctoral study. Currently, I study mycorrhizal dynamics in agroecosystems, particularly agroforestry systems.

I am a postdoctoral researcher in Denmark working on a project aimed at promoting lake restoration across Europe. My research focuses on utilising microbes, including bacteria and mycorrhizal fungi, to enhance the recycling of nutrients, particularly phosphorus, from nutrient-rich sediments dredged from lakes. I am eager to expand my professional network and collaborate with researchers worldwide to further explore these microbial interactions and their potential applications.

Investigating how regenerative agriculture affects soil health, with a particular focus on soil organic matter, soil aggregates and microbes.

I explore the long-term recovery of human-disturbed ecosystems to improve restoration practices. I am currently leading a network of researchers worldwide (which is open to new collaborators!) interested in the recovery of post-agricultural forests through chronosequences. Collaborators collect soil, root and leave samples in their recovering forest chronosequences, enabling us to study the recovery of tree-ectomycorrhizal fungi networks and its relationship with belowground multifunctionality.

Soil microbiologist.
My work focuses on mycorrhizae, soil fertility, and sustainable farming.
From ecological engineering in the Great Green Wall in Africa to studying agricultural impacts on mycorrhizal dynamics, I aim to optimize soil quality, reduce chemical inputs, and foster resilient agroecological systems.

We are interested in the joint impacts of fungal pathogens and mycorrhizal fungi in shaping plant communities and their responses to global change (warming, drought, and fragmentation). We work in tropical forests and grasslands. We use a combination of "omic" methods, theory, fieldwork, labwork, and remote sensing.

The area of specialization is Mycology studying diversity of fungi from various environments includes soil  and air.  The other areas of interest   Aeropalynology and Herbal technology.

Infectious diseases and disease ecology researcher with focus on international scientific capacity building and outbreak prevention through wildlife and environmental conservation. Thirteen years of field research experience in Africa.

My research program has combined collections-based fieldwork and genomic tools to understand the global diversity, distribution, and evolutionary history of Fungi, particularly the diverse and species-rich mushrooms and allies. Much of my work involves generating phylogenetic hypotheses using genome-wide markers, and using these phylogenies to predict evolutionary patterns and to investigate the genetic basis of ecological traits.

In my previous research work, I explored how different AMF taxa changed over time in response to nitrogen fertilisation and reduced irrigation. I'm currently working on bioenergy sorghum AMF interaction.

I study the eco-evolutionary dynamics of plant-microbe interactions in coastal ecosystems

I am interested in the ecology and distribution of plant-fungal symbioses and how these relationships are affected by climate change stressors like warming and wildfire. I use field and greenhouse studies to understand how the availability of mycorrhizal mutualists or plant pathogens across the landscape might affect seedling fitness, species coexistence dynamics, and ultimately, forest composition.

My research focuses on forest ecology, specifically how symbiotic soil microbes (mycorrhizal fungi) and non-mycorrhizal endophytes help forest trees adapt to climate change. I study how shifting microbial communities, particularly drought-adapted ones, improve tree seedling survival and drought tolerance. I am applying these findings to improve reforestation efforts by testing whether soil fungal communities increase survival success in forests and post-agricultural lands in changing climates.

Plant-soil interaction

My research integrates the taxonomy of macrofungi, their phytogeographical distribution, nutritional values, and domestication. This combined approach enables the characterization of fungal diversity, a better understanding of their ecological distribution, and the promotion of their valorization and sustainable management through the cultivation of edible species.

Understanding the biological significance of the genetic variations in arbuscular mycorrhizal colonization in rice by studying the growth of cultivars contrasting in colonization in a range of soils to see if there are different properties of facilitation and parasitism depending on cultivar and soil.

Assessment of fungi destroying trees in the forest

My research is focused on ectomycorrhizal fungi in forest ecosystems. I am passionate about coupling field collections with molecular identification methods to investigate ectomycorrhizal species diversity. As a Holden biologist, I am driven to connect people to fungi and their tree partners.

The researcher is focused on providing a baseline data on mycorrhizal diversity and tree growth, to support conservation efforts of Miombo ecosystem in Mount Gorongosa, Mozambique. As this ecosystem has been threatened by climate change and anthropogenic activities, despite its crucial role for biodiversity by providing goods and services.

Ethnomycology; Boletaceae phylogenetics