Science Associates / Specialization:
Fungal Biodiversity
Stefania Cevallos Solórzano
Stefania Cevallos Solórzano
Affiliation
Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja
Location
Ecuador
Research Description
PhD in Agricultural Sciences and Biological Engineering from the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium. She holds a degree in Biology from the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Ecuador. She teaches several subjects, including Cell Biology and Molecular Biology, at the UTPL (University of La Paz), both undergraduate and graduate levels. She is a member of the Microbial Systems Ecology and Evolution (MS2E) research group and researcher on projects related to plant-fungus interactions.
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Stefanie Lutz
Stefanie Lutz
Affiliation
University of Zurich
Location
Zurich, Switzerland
Research Description
My work focuses on optimizing plant-beneficial soil and root microbiomes through both indirect methods, such as identifying and promoting beneficial management practices, and direct methods, including field inoculations. Additionally, I investigate the context-dependencies of field inoculations with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and the predictability of their success.
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stefanie.lutz@uzh.ch
Stephen Russell
Stephen Russell
Affiliation
Mycota Lab
Location
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Research Description
We are currently working towards completing an above-ground survey of North American macrofungi. Thus far our lab has DNA barcoded over 40,000 specimens from North America. Our goal is 100,000 new specimens over the next 10 years, on top of our current level. We primarily accomplish this through large collaborations with citizen scientists across the continent. Our week-long events have attracted over 1,000 unique citizen scientists within the last year. https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/continental-mycoblitz
We are also starting to replicate this below-ground. We are aiming to process thousands of soil samples per year from North America, beginning in 2024.
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biomes
Steven de Goede
Steven de Goede
Affiliation
Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW)
Location
Research Description
Effects of forest management and drought on forest soils, in particular the role of soil fungi in carbon cycling
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biomes
Syed Nasir Ahmad
Syed Nasir Ahmad
Affiliation
University of Kashmir
Location
India
Research Description
My research focuses on fungal diversity in soil microbiomes of treeline species in the Greater Himalayan region of Kashmir, emphasizing mycorrhizal fungi's role. I am trying to investigate how these fungi influence plant survival, growth, and establishment, assessing their functional significance in shaping ecosystem dynamics under changing environmental conditions.
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biomes
Tamara Melina Ledesma
Tamara Melina Ledesma
Affiliation
University of Litoral
Location
Argentina
Research Description
Endophyte-plant interactions in the model plant Marchantia polymorpha
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biomes
Taylor Bright
Taylor Bright
Affiliation
University of California, Davis
Location
Davis, California, USA
Research Description
I am interested in characterizing fungal biodiversity and function along axes of disturbance using metatranscriptomic approaches, and leveraging my research to inform restoration/conservation initiatives. I am specifically interested in forests and fens of the Sierra Nevada (California) that are in peril due to rapid climactic and hydrological shifts.
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TEMEGNE NONO Carine
TEMEGNE NONO Carine
Affiliation
Université de Yaoundé I
Location
Yaoundé, Cameroon
Research Description
Nos travaux de recherche visent à résoudre le problème d’insécurité alimentaire par l’optimisation de la production agricole. L’une des solutions est l’utilisation des fertilisants biologiques (champignons mycorhiziens à arbuscules, rhizobia) pour booster la production des cultures, réduire l’utilisation des engrais chimiques tout en valorisant les engrais organiques (compost, vermicompost, etc.).
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Thapelo Raseepho
Thapelo Raseepho
Affiliation
National University of Lesotho
Location
Roma Lesotho
Research Description
Soil fungus on carbon sequestration
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biomes
Tijana Martinović
Tijana Martinović
Affiliation
Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czechia; Slovenian Forestry Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Location
Czechia
Research Description
Main research explores the environmental drivers of microbial community composition and functions in forest soils, including their adaptation to different forest management practices. Understanding microbial carbon utilization, particularly how these communities decompose organic matter and their role in the carbon cycle.
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Tom May
Tom May
Affiliation
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Research Description
I'm focussed on the challenge of how to describe, document, understand and protect all fungal biodiversity - including how to conserve the ones we know, and what approaches are needed for the ones we don't know yet.
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Tonjock Rosemary Kinge
Tonjock Rosemary Kinge
Affiliation
1) University of Bamenda 2)Bamenda University of Science and Technology
Location
Cameroon
Research Description
I am a Mycologist and Phytopathologist. My research is focused on fungi taxonomy and diversity using traditional approach as well as modern molecular approach of species and community barcoding. I utilize Sanger and Illumina sequencing. I also work on climate change, plant and fungal conservation and restoration of degraded land.
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Udaya Prakash Nyayiru Kannaian
Udaya Prakash Nyayiru Kannaian
Affiliation
Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai, India
Location
Chennai
Research Description
28 Years of Research in Mycology, speciality on Aerobiology published 140 publications exceeding 250 presentations.
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Umpawa Pinruan
Umpawa Pinruan
Affiliation
National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)
Location
Pathum Thani, Thailand
Research Description
Our research contributes to the accumulation of information on tropical fungi, particularly in Thailand, and renders available numerous strains from natural habitats for application in agriculture. We are focusing mainly on entomopathogenic fungi, edible mushrooms, and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. These groups have a strong potential for application in agriculture.
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Valérie Tchung
Valérie Tchung
Affiliation
Location
Moorea, French Polynesia
Research Description
The overarching objective of this study is to survey and characterize soil fungal communities in the tropical rainforests of Mo'orea Island in the context of biological plant invasion and forthcoming climate change
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Vatsala Koul
Vatsala Koul
Affiliation
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi, India
Location
New Delhi, India
Research Description
I am a Microbial Geneticist, working to unravel plant-microbe interactions in the rhizosphere. Our team has successfully harnessed native, beneficial microbial interactions in soil and developed a functionally advanced Mycorrhiza Biofertilizer. This commercial product exploits the Mycorrhiza and its associated biofilm-forming bacteria to enhance crop yield and soil health .
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Vineet Vishal
Vineet Vishal
Affiliation
Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University
Location
India
Research Description
In a world of scientific breakthroughs, the solution to our most pressing problems could be right under our noses. Mushroom diversity holds great promise and potential for exploration, experimentation, and amelioration of the environment. My research interests are: Mushroom Diversity and Mycorrhizosphere Microbiome
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Wei Fu
Wei Fu
Affiliation
Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Location
Beijing, China
Research Description
My research focuses on mycorrhizal community ecology under climate change. By using high-throughput sequencing, I am trying to understand the natural diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, unravel their responses to shifting climates, and uncover their crucial ecological functions in these changing environments.
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William Watson Guido
William Watson Guido
Affiliation
Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Location
Cartago, Costa Rica
Research Description
Estudio de la intercomunicación entre plantas mediada por redes micorrícicas comúnes
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Zoirjon Islomiddinov
Zoirjon Islomiddinov
Affiliation
The laboratory of mycology of Institute of Botany of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Location
Uzbekistan
Research Description
Currently, I am conducting research on "Macrofungi of Zamiin National Nature Park." During my research, I am doing these tasks: Identification of all macrofungi species; Division into all ecological groups (ECM, trophic structure, etc.); Molecular analysis.
