Science Associates / Specialization:
Fungal Taxonomy
Aditi Pandit
Aditi Pandit
Affiliation
University of Georgia
Location
Athens, Georgia, USA
Research Description
My research focuses on plant-microbe interactions, particularly arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. Currently, I am studying AMF-Sorghum-*Trichoderma* interactions. My prior research explored orchid-mycorrhizal relationships for conservation, while my Ph.D. focused on studying the diversity and functional roles of AMF-associated bacterial biofilms, which ultimately led to the development of a commercially available biofertilizer.
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biomes
Afolakemi Abibat ALIMI
Afolakemi Abibat ALIMI
Affiliation
University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Location
South Africa
Research Description
My research employs high-throughput sequencing to study fungal biogeography in natural and agroecosystems. I have explored the arbuscular mycorrhizal diversity in roots and soils of indigenous legumes in semi-arid South Africa. Currently, I am examining Fusarium community ecology and biodiversity in the South African grassland biome.
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biomes
AIGNON Lougbégnon Hyppolite
AIGNON Lougbégnon Hyppolite
Affiliation
Land, Environment and Global Life NGO
Location
Benin
Research Description
I work on the fungal diversity with the description of news species, fungal taxonomy and phylogeny, metabarcoding, as well as the assessment of the fungal toxicity in West Africa. In addition, I study the effect of climate change on the soil microbial community.
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biomes
Akihiro Koyama
Akihiro Koyama
Affiliation
Michigan State University
Location
East Lansing, Michigan, USA
Research Description
My research goal is to better understand plant-microbe interactions in the rhizosphere and their roles in ecosystem processes. Specifically, I want to study how interactions between plants and soil microbes shape ecosystem-level processes, such as nutrient cycling and plant community dynamics, across space and time, in response to changing environments.
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biomes
Alan Wanke
Alan Wanke
Affiliation
Sainsbury Laboratory, University of Cambridge
Location
Cambridge, UK
Research Description
In my postdoctoral work, I use molecular, microscopic, genetic, and bioinformatic approaches to investigate:
(a) the evolution of endomycorrhizal interactions among early divergent fungi (Mucoromycota), focussing on Mucoromycotina 'Fine Root Endophytes', and
(b) the molecular mechanisms that contribute to the compartmentalisation of fungal colonisation in distinct host tissues.
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biomes
Alexander Bradshaw
Alexander Bradshaw
Affiliation
Clark University
Location
Massachusetts, USA
Research Description
Fungal biodiversity and Evolution
specializations
biomes
abradshaw@clarku.edu
Alija Bajro Mujic
Alija Bajro Mujic
Affiliation
California State University, Fresno
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Research Description
I am broadly interested in the systematics, evolutionary biology, and ecology of fungi. Specifically, I am fascinated by ectomycorrhizal symbioses and their influence on plant establishment, forest community structure, and ecosystem stability. I've recently been interested in identifying novel fungal secondary metabolites and their biomedical applications.
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biomes
Ameni Ben Zineb
Ameni Ben Zineb
Affiliation
Qatar University
Location
Research Description
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biomes
Ana Vanessa Aguilar Paredes
Ana Vanessa Aguilar Paredes
Affiliation
Crop Science Research Center, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna
Location
Pisa, Italia
Research Description
My line of research is arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and soil microorganisms. I am interested in the beneficial relationship between agroecological practices or organic production with ecosystem services of soil microbiology. This knowledge can be applied to protect soil microorganism, promote sustainable agriculture, and increase healthy food.
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biomes
Angela Vanessa Alvarez Coral
Angela Vanessa Alvarez Coral
Affiliation
University of Nariño
Location
Colombia
Research Description
Study of fungi in high Andean ecosystems in southern Colombia: taxonomy, diversity, and conservation.
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biomes
Aslia Asif
Aslia Asif
Affiliation
National Chung Cheng University, Minxiong Taiwan
Location
Taiwan
Research Description
My research focuses on plant–soil–microbe interactions, exploring how arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), beneficial bacteria, and nematodes influence plant adaptation, nutrient uptake, and stress resilience. I integrate functional gene analysis, microbial ecology, and rhizosphere dynamics to understand multitrophic interactions and develop microbiome-based strategies for sustainable agriculture and ecological restoration.
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biomes
BADOU Akotchayé Sylvestre
BADOU Akotchayé Sylvestre
Affiliation
Laboratory of "Tropical Mycology and Plants-Soil Fungi Interactions" ( MyTIPS)
Location
Parakou, Benin
Research Description
My research explores the molecular phylogeny, ecology, and conservation of wild fungi, as well as plant-soil fungal interactions in African tropical forest ecosystems. These studies aim to understand fungal biodiversity and contribute to the sustainable management of forest ecosystems.
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biomes
Belén Itahi Bautista Quiroz
Belén Itahi Bautista Quiroz
Affiliation
Ruta de hongos Mixteca
Location
San Esteban Atatlahuca, Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca, México
Research Description
Conservación de la biodiversidad de hongos silvestres, comestibles, medicinales, tóxicos y de importancia ambiental. Promover prácticas sostenibles. Comprender las interacciones entre las comunidades y su entorno, impulsando la protección de ecosistemas y especies amenazadas en la región.
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biomes
Bih Joan Ndeh
Bih Joan Ndeh
Affiliation
The University of Bamenda
Location
Bamenda-Cameroon
Research Description
Biodiversity, conservation, fungal biodiversity, fungal taxonomy, agriculture, forestry and restoration
specializations
biomes
joaniebih@yahoo.com
Bolaji Thanni
Bolaji Thanni
Affiliation
KULeuven, Belgium
Location
Belgium
Research Description
I am soil scientist and agronomic ecologist who is infinitely amazed by the environment—its beauty and vastness. My research seeks to particularly understand the biological and physiological underlying mechanisms and responses of plants to the cause-and-effect relationship between plants and microbes, especially AMF.
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biomes
Chandra Man Rai
Chandra Man Rai
Affiliation
Utah State University
Location
Bhutan
Research Description
I am working on how environmental changes such as forest expansion or tree line movement impact the underground microbial communities and their role in ecosystem processes
specializations
biomes
Clara Anembom
Clara Anembom
Affiliation
University of Bamenda
Location
Bamenda, Cameroon
Research Description
Fungal Taxonomy, Fungal physiology, conservation, Agroforestry, Plant Microbes Interaction, Fungal Ecology, Agriculture, Forestry
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biomes
Clara Bo
Clara Bo
Affiliation
Instituto Spegazzini, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Museo, Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP).
Location
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Research Description
Estudio la diversidad de micorrizas arbusculares presentes en sectores periurbanos del cinturón hortícola platense (Buenos Aires), para conocer el estado actual de conservación de estos hongos, el potencial biotecnológico en la agricultura sostenible para el desarrollo de bioinsumos formulados a partir de micorrizas arbusculares con aplicación en el sector hortícola.
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biomes
Claude Nestor KOMLA
Claude Nestor KOMLA
Affiliation
University of Buea
Location
Cameroon
Research Description
Assessment of fungi destroying trees in the forest
specializations
biomes
ckomla@gmail.com
Cristiane Figueiredo
Cristiane Figueiredo
Affiliation
Federal University of Lavras and Westerdijk fungal biodiversity
Location
Brazil & The Netherlands
Research Description
Diversity of genera Penicillium, Aspergillus and Talaromyces in native areas Cerrado and coffe-producing areas.
specializations
biomes
David Peris Navarro
David Peris Navarro
Affiliation
Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA) - CSIC
Location
Paterna, Valencia, Spain
Research Description
Dr. Peris is studying mechanisms of speciation and adaptation in fungal organisms. His FunGIALab team performs bioprospecting expeditions, and implements bioinformatics tools to study evolution and adaptation of fungi, the development of new molecular methods for generating new strains with applications in the production of healthy, safe and sustainable food products.
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biomes
Diogo Henrique Costa de Rezende
Diogo Henrique Costa de Rezende
Affiliation
Universidade Federal do Ceará / Federal University of Ceará
Location
Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Research Description
specializations
biomes
dhcrezende@ufc.br
Dr. Amna Imran
Dr. Amna Imran
Affiliation
University of the Punjab
Location
Pakistan
Research Description
My research explores ectomycorrhizal fungal diversity in Pakistan’s Himalayan temperate forests using metagenomics and next-generation sequencing (NGS). By integrating high-throughput sequencing with phylogenetic (ITS, LSU markers) and ecological analyses, I aim to uncover fungal community structures, their ecological roles, and applications in conservation and sustainable forest management.
specializations
biomes
Dr. Arooj Naseer
Dr. Arooj Naseer
Affiliation
University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Location
Lahore, Pakistan
Research Description
Ectomycorrhizal community structure of Himalayan and Hindu Kush Forests of Pakistan. Multigene Phylogeny of Mushrooms from Plains to alpine regions.
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biomes
arooj.hons@pu.edu.pk
Dr. Bruno Tomio Goto
Dr. Bruno Tomio Goto
Affiliation
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Location
Brazil
Research Description
I am a taxonomist, describing the diversity and evolutionary biology of Glomeromycota.
specializations
biomes
Dr. Camila Pinheiro Nobre
Dr. Camila Pinheiro Nobre
Affiliation
Maranhão State University
Location
São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
Research Description
Ecology of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi
Agronomy application of AMF
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biomes
Dr. Kannan Kilavan Packiam
Dr. Kannan Kilavan Packiam
Affiliation
Department of Biotechnology, Bannari Ammman Institute of Technology
Location
Sathyamangalam, Erode District, Tamil Nadu, India
Research Description
Isolation and Identification of Fungi from different Environmental Sources
Microbial Technology - Screening of Fungi for Primary and Secondary Metabolites
Microbial Pigments - Screenng of Fungi for Pgments
Antimicrobial Activitie
Antioxidant Activities
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biomes
Dr MD Sabdar Rahaman
Dr MD Sabdar Rahaman
Affiliation
Bangabasi Evening College affiliated to University of Calcutta
Location
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Research Description
Taxonomy, Biodiversity, Metabarcoding of Fern and Mycorrhizal Diversity.
specializations
biomes
Dr. Nandkumar M. Kamat
Dr. Nandkumar M. Kamat
Affiliation
Goa University
Location
Mapusa, Goa, India
Research Description
Exploration of microbial diversity of Goa with special focus on actinobacteria, yeasts, basidiomycetes and wild edible mushrooms specifically Termitophilic agaricales in the state of Goa, India and along the Western Ghats
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biomes
Dr. Samina Sarwar
Dr. Samina Sarwar
Affiliation
Botany Department, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
Location
Lahore, Pakistan
Research Description
Mycology, Fungal Systematics, Plant-Fungal interactions, Molecular Mycology, Ectomycorrhizae in forestry, Applied Mycology, Fungal Ecology, Fungal conservation in Pakistan, Fungal diversity
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biomes
Dr. Shiva Devkota
Dr. Shiva Devkota
Affiliation
Global Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (GIIS)
Location
Kathmandu, Nepal
Research Description
Diversity and Distribution of Ectomycorrhizal fungi, Host specificity and Community responses
specializations
biomes
Dr. Sidney Luiz Stürmer
Dr. Sidney Luiz Stürmer
Affiliation
Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB)
Location
Research Description
Taxonomy, systematics, and diversity of AMF in natural ecosystems. Study of mycorrhizal traits in families of Glomeromycota.
specializations
biomes
Dr. Slavomír Adamčík
Dr. Slavomír Adamčík
Affiliation
Plant Science and Biodiversity Centre of the Slovak Academy of Sciences
Location
Bratislava, Slovakia
Research Description
Laboratory of Molecular Ecology and Mycology focus on functional diversity of soil fungi. We link taxonomy wich next generation methonds to understand ecological roles of indivdual species
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biomes
Eduardo Pérez-Pazos
Eduardo Pérez-Pazos
Affiliation
University of Minnesota
Location
Minnesota, USA
Research Description
Fungal ecology focused on the role of priority effects on community assembly processes
specializations
biomes
perez844@umn.edu
Eirian Jones
Eirian Jones
Affiliation
Lincoln University
Location
New Zealand
Research Description
My research investigates the ecology of mycorrhizal fungi, identifying the factors which shape their diversity and how they impact the health and productivity of plants. I am particularly interested in the interaction with other microbes (beneficial and detrimental) in the rhizosphere to influence plant health.
specializations
biomes
Emanuel Ontivero
Emanuel Ontivero
Affiliation
CONICET-INTA
Location
San Juan, Argentina
Research Description
I am interested in soil ecology, specifically in the relationship between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, land use, soil and climatic characteristics, plant species, and ecosystem services/functions.
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biomes
Eric Pereira
Eric Pereira
Affiliation
Australian National University
Location
Canberra - Australia
Research Description
Currently, my research explores mycorrhizal associations in orchids.
specializations
biomes
Esteban Gallardo Pillancari
Esteban Gallardo Pillancari
Affiliation
Universidad Austral de Chile
Location
Valdivia, Chile
Research Description
Mi investigación busca comprender las comunidades de hongos micorrízicos asociados al dosel arbóreo de los bosques templados antiguos del sur de Chile, así de esta forma contribuir al conocimiento sobre estos ecosistemas poco estudiados y su interacción con la vegetación epifita.
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biomes
esteban08n@gmail.com
Farah Shafiq
Farah Shafiq
Affiliation
Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Tartu
Location
Estonia, Pakistan
Research Description
My research focuses on spatial and temporal dynamics of fungal and arthropod communities within anthropogenic environments. By utilizing high-throughput sequencing and collaborating with citizen scientists, we aim to enhance our grasp of microbial distribution, identify influential factors, and unravel intricate interactions among diverse microbial taxa within urban and rural ecosystems.
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biomes
Flavia Pinzari
Flavia Pinzari
Affiliation
Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
Location
Rome, Italy
Research Description
I study the interaction of fungi with minerals in both soil and extreme environments. In particular the impact of ectomycorrhizae on solubilization of nutrients from silicate minerals, using genetic, chemical and microscopic techniques.
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biomes
Haiyang Zhang
Haiyang Zhang
Affiliation
Hebei University
Location
Hebei China
Research Description
arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi; plant-fungal interactions; biological nitrogen fixation; symbiosis; soil nutrient cycling and biogeochemistry
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biomes
Hari Sharan Adhikari
Hari Sharan Adhikari
Affiliation
Amrit Campus, Tribhuvan University
Location
Kathmandu, Nepal
Research Description
Research was focusing on the soil fungal population, land use gradient, and ECM diversity in tropical, temperate, and alpine forests.
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biomes
Ilyor Mustafaev
Ilyor Mustafaev
Affiliation
Institute of Botany
Location
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Research Description
My lab research focuses on fungal taxonomy and ecology, mycorrhiza studies, mushroom cultivation. It focusses on the challenge of how to describe, document, understand and protect all fungal biodiversity and cultivate medicinal mushrooms. Also, aims to understand how climate change drivers influence plant-fungi interactions and plant structure.
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biomes
Inviolata Lusweti
Inviolata Lusweti
Affiliation
University of Nairobi
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Research Description
My PhD research thesis aims to understand the influence of Biochar & Biochar- fertilizer applications on indigenous Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi diversity, Phosphorus solubilization and maize growth in Kwale (semi arid coastal areas with ferralsols) and Embu (Highland areas with Humic Nitisols) counties in Kenya.
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biomes
Jean Evans Israël CODJIA
Jean Evans Israël CODJIA
Affiliation
Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
Location
Kunming, Yunnan, China
Research Description
My research involves extensive field collections, and the combination of traditional taxonomic methods with state-of-the-art molecular techniques to enhance our understanding of the global diversity, distribution, and evolutionary history of Fungi. Additionally, I’m interested in conducting research that investigates the role of fungal communities in nutrient cycling and ecosystem resilience.
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biomes
Jess Rubin
Jess Rubin
Affiliation
MycoEvolve & University of Vermont
Location
United States
Research Description
We restore degraded riparian habitats via replacing nonnative monocultures with native polycultures, investigating the role of endemic mycorrhizae to mitigate phosphorus pollution and increase pollinator habitat while facilitating Abenaki land access and tracking succession through soil and plant surveys accompanied by eco-literacy fostering educational programs in the bioregional community.
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biomes
yepeth@gmail.com
Jonathan Cazabonne
Jonathan Cazabonne
Affiliation
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Location
Quebec, Canada
Research Description
My work tends to understand fungal ecological patterns within natural forest ecosystems using molecular and community-level approaches, mainly through the microscopic (i.e. microfungi) prisms of fungal diversity. I specialize in overlooked fungal communities in understudied habitats, with a main perspective on fungal conservation and ecosystem-based forest management.
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biomes
Julieta Alvarez-Manjarrez
Julieta Alvarez-Manjarrez
Affiliation
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Location
Ciudad de México, México
Research Description
I am very interested in ectomycorrhizal tropical fungi, particularly their systematics and ecology. My lab is focused on Thelephorales systematics, soil ecology from tropical dry forests.
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biomes
Kenkwo Promise
Kenkwo Promise
Affiliation
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Nigeria.
Location
Umudike, Nigeria
Research Description
My research focuses on plant-mycorrhizal fungi especially the AMF and their activities in agricultural ecosystems, exploring their potentials as bio control agents for root rot pathogens.
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biomes
Liz Koziol
Liz Koziol
Affiliation
University of Kansas
Location
Lawrence, KS, USA
Research Description
Dr. Liz Koziol, a distinguished plant-microbe ecologist at the University of Kansas, is a trailblazer in arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi research. With two decades of dedication, she leads mycorrhizal inoculation trials, aids native grassland restoration, and explores cropping systems. Through MycoBloom and curatorship at INVAM, her pioneering work advances ecological sustainability.
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biomes
Louisa Robinson Boyer
Louisa Robinson Boyer
Affiliation
NIAB
Location
Kent, UK
Research Description
Applied research for horticulture and other comercial crops. The group focuses on microbial soil amendment against biotic and abiotic stress, microbiome analysis and sustainable crop growing.
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biomes
Lucía Ana Díaz Ariza
Lucía Ana Díaz Ariza
Affiliation
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Location
Bogotá, Colombia
Research Description
Relación de hongos de micorriza arbuscular con caracteristicas químicas de suelos andinos
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biomes
Manuela Giovannetti
Manuela Giovannetti
Affiliation
University of Pisa
Location
Pisa, Italy
Research Description
Structure and function of mycorrhizal networks and their role in soil carbon sequestration. Anastomosis formation, nuclear exchange and nutrient flows in mycorrhizal networks. Ex-situ and in-situ conservation of mycorrhizal fungi. Vegetative compatibility and genetic diversity in mycorrhizal networks. Survival strategies of mycorrhizal fungi in agroecosystems.
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biomes
Marcelo Betancur Agudelo
Marcelo Betancur Agudelo
Affiliation
Universidad de Caldas
Location
Manizales, Colombia
Research Description
Trabajamos diversidad de hongos micorrízicos arbusculares en agroecosistemas cafeteros del departamento de Caldas, Colombia, en conjunto con los cafetaleros y estudiantes universitarios, se espera, conocer la diversidad de micorrizas y su relación con la disponibilidad de fósforo en suelos con alta fijación y altos gastos en insumos de fertilizantes.
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biomes
Maria Victoria Vignale
Maria Victoria Vignale
Affiliation
Universidad Nacional de Misiones - InBioMis e Instituto Misionero de Biodiversidad
Location
Puerto Iguazu, Misiones, Argentina
Research Description
Caracterización y comparación entre poblaciones de hongos micorrícicos arbusculares asociados a yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis). Promoción del crecimiento vegetal.
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biomes
Mark Worthing
Mark Worthing
Affiliation
Awinakola Foundation
Location
Coastal British Columbia
Research Description
Exploration of at-risk old growth forests and cultural keystone ecosystems in coastal rain-forests of British Columbia with an emphasis on Kwakwaka'wakw territories of Northern Vancouver Island and Southern Great Bear Rainforest.
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biomes
Martin Hassan Polo Marcial
Martin Hassan Polo Marcial
Affiliation
Tecnológico Nacional de México campus Instituto Tecnológico de la Zona Maya
Location
Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Research Description
Taxonomía y ecología molecular de hongos micorrízicos arbusculares con énfasis en bosques con manejo forestal, dunas costeras y agroecosistemas de la Península de Yucatán, México, Además de especial interés en la ecología de hongos micorrízicos orquideoides y taxonomía de Endogonales.
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biomes
Melina Soledad Piacenza
Melina Soledad Piacenza
Affiliation
Grupo de Estudios Ambientales-Instituto de Matemática Aplicada San Luis (GEA-IMASL)-Universidad Nacional de San Luis, Argentina (UNSL)
Location
San Luis, Argentina
Research Description
I investigate the interaction between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and crops in different agroecosystems. I study how AMF diversity varies according to agricultural practices and how this influences crop growth, aiming to find benefits for sustainable agriculture.
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biomes
Mercy Veyeh Ngwang
Mercy Veyeh Ngwang
Affiliation
The University of Bamenda
Location
Bamenda, Cameroon
Research Description
Agriculture Fungal Biodiversity, Fungal Taxonomy, Fungal Bioinformatics, Fungal Traits, Conservation, Forestry, Fungal Restoration, Genetics, and Forestry
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biomes
mercyveyeh@gmail.com
Michael Sakha
Michael Sakha
Affiliation
Kenyatta University
Location
Kenyatta University main campus
Research Description
My research is on the role of arbuscular mycorrhiza on carbon cylces processes
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biomes
Momnjoh Edna kindzeka
Momnjoh Edna kindzeka
Affiliation
The University of Bamenda
Location
Bamenda
Research Description
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biomes
Moses Ngugi
Moses Ngugi
Affiliation
Eberhard Karl University of Tübingen
Location
Germany
Research Description
Adapting grassland and agroecosystems to multiple concomitant biotic and abiotic stressors, with a special focus on sub-Saharan Africa. My research examines the role of belowground traits-root and rhizosphere strategies- particularly the plant 'outsourcing' nutrient acquisition strategy through mycorrhizal partners.
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biomes
Natalia Veronica Fernandez
Natalia Veronica Fernandez
Affiliation
Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) - Universidad Nacional del Comahue (UNComahue)
Location
San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, ARGENTINA
Research Description
Bioecology of mycorrhizas and associated fungi in natural and human-modified environments; Taxonomic and functional diversity of mycorrhizas; Direct and indirect ecosystem services provided by mycorrhizas; Search for fungal species with biotechnological potential for application in various aspects of everyday life, remediation and restoration of natural environments; Fungi and global change.
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biomes
Naveen Dilawar
Naveen Dilawar
Affiliation
Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan
Location
Pakistan
Research Description
Potential of rhizospheric fungi to reduce copper and lead toxicity in Triticum aestivum L.
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biomes
Okoro Ikwuakonam George
Okoro Ikwuakonam George
Affiliation
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture of Agriculture Umudike
Location
Abia State. Nigeria
Research Description
My research is focused on AMF in mitigating bioaccumulation of heavy metals in plants. Currently, wanting to diversify into distinct AMF morphological characteristics, metagenomics and plant root and microbiome interaction.
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biomes
Pablo Cornejo
Pablo Cornejo
Affiliation
Escuela de Agronomía, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile
Location
La Palma, Quillota, Región de Valparaíso, Chile
Research Description
Biotechnology of Soil Microorganisms; Soil and Environmental Sciences; Soil bioremediation; Extremophiles; Climate change and sustainability; Plant physiology and nutrition; Food production; Tolerance to abiotic stresses; Rhizosphere engineering, Design of biofertilizers; Arbuscular Mycorrhizas; Soil Yeasts; Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria
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biomes
Paola Torres-Andrade
Paola Torres-Andrade
Affiliation
University of Cauca
Location
Popayan, Cauca, Colombia
Research Description
BSc in Biology, MS and PhD in Wood Science with 10+ years of experience in wood decay research. Expertise in fungi affecting wood, including stains, molds, and decay fungi. Proficient in molecular techniques, wood decay testing, and statistical analyses of fungal communities in laboratory and field settings.
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biomes
Premsagar Korripally
Premsagar Korripally
Affiliation
Mahatma Gandhi University
Location
Telangana, India
Research Description
Dr. K. Premsagar research expertise lies in Characterization of metal ion transporters from Neurospora crassa and their role in life cycle development and fungal biodegradation of lignocellulose. Currently working on Trichoderma metal ion transporters, isolation of fungal biofertilizers from hill and mountain areas in Nalgonda region.
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biomes
korripally@gmail.com
Rafaela Araujo Ferreira Gurgel
Rafaela Araujo Ferreira Gurgel
Affiliation
National Institute for Amazonian Research
Location
Manaus, Amazonas, Brasil
Research Description
I research Brazilian fungal diversity, especially in white sand ecosystems (Campinaranas) in the Amazon rainforest, with a focus on ectomycorrhizal fungi.
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biomes
Raquel Correa Delgado
Raquel Correa Delgado
Affiliation
INSTITUTO CANARIO DE INVESTIGACIONES AGRARIAS
Location
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, ISLAS CANARIAS, ESPAÑA, EUROPA
Research Description
I am a biologist, with a specialisation in agroforestry biotechnology. I am in my last year of my phD. I research beneficial soil microorganisms such as mycorrhizae and Trichoderma populations to look for bioindicators of microbial community in agroecosystems in the Canary Islands in the Macaronesian region.
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biomes
Rocío Vega-Frutis
Rocío Vega-Frutis
Affiliation
Autonomous University of Nayarit
Location
Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
Research Description
I have started to work with the effect that land-use change has on diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in vulnerable ecosystems such as tropical cloud forest, and agroecosystems such as coffee and avocado crops, also the use of these fungi in ecological restoration.
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biomes
Rodolfo Salas-Lizana
Rodolfo Salas-Lizana
Affiliation
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Location
Mexico City
Research Description
Our team studies systematics and taxonomy of several macro and microfungi, including important ectomycorrizal taxa, like Clavulina and Thelephora as well as foliar endophytes. We use traditional as well as novel approaches and data to better understand the evolution and ecology of these fungi.
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biomes
Romuald Oba
Romuald Oba
Affiliation
University of Yaoundé I
Location
Yaoundé, Cameroon
Research Description
Investigation of soil fungi diversity and its impact in plants resilience mechanisms towards climate change.
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biomes
Samuel Clouse
Samuel Clouse
Affiliation
Mycophyto
Location
Grasse, France
Research Description
I study how to optimize the cultivation of the whole diversity of indigenous mycorrhizal communities as well as develop novel methods for measuring their development. I investigate plant host specificity and preference to maximize positive agronomic outcomes from inoculation with diverse mycorrhizal mixes.
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biomes
Sarkal Jyakhwa
Sarkal Jyakhwa
Affiliation
University of Tartu
Location
Oecologicum, Tartu, Estonia
Research Description
Aims of research are (i) to identify how AM fungal diversity changes due to crop rotation and fertilization (ii) to test if indigenous and introduced AM fungi differentially modify host’s root system architecture; (iii) to monitor temporal changes in diversity, and community composition of AM fungi under different agricultural practices.
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Silvia Natal David Mausse-Sitoe
Silvia Natal David Mausse-Sitoe
Affiliation
Eduardo Mondlane University
Location
Mozambique
Research Description
My research primarily focuses on understanding the interactions between soil microorganisms and their environment. This includes studying how microbial communities contribute to soil health, nutrient cycling, and plant growth. My work also explores how environmental factors, such as climate change, land management practices, and soil contamination, affect microbial populations and ecosystem services. By examining these interactions, I aim to develop sustainable agricultural practices and environmental management strategies to improve soil health and promote biodiversity.
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Simone Graziosi
Simone Graziosi
Affiliation
University of Bologna
Location
Bologna, Italy
Research Description
Ectomycorrhizal ecologicy and cultivation of ectomycorrhizal mushrooms. Truffle cultivation
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Simone Marcolini
Simone Marcolini
Affiliation
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies
Location
Pisa, Italy
Research Description
Ancient lineages of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and changes in mountain soil communities under climate change.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
