Science Associates / Specialization:
Agriculture
Saeed Karbin
Saeed Karbin
Affiliation
Soil and Water Research Institute
Location
Research Description
Soil Biodiversity and Carbon Dynamic
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Santiago Perez-Bernal
Santiago Perez-Bernal
Affiliation
FiBL
Location
Switzerland
Research Description
I'm a microbiologist working at the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) in Switzerland, focusing on biodiversity in urban environments. My background is in arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) as biofertilizers within different cropping systems. I'm now exploring how fungi can support biodiversity and sustainable agriculture in urban areas.
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Sarah Symanczik
Sarah Symanczik
Affiliation
Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL)
Location
Frick, Switzerland
Research Description
Scientists work in the Nutrient Management and Symbiosis group within the Soil Science Department at FiBL. My work focuses on understanding the effects of agricultural management practices and climate change on the structure and functioning of the soil microbiome and the use of biofertilizers in agriculture.
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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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Shaylan Kolodney
Shaylan Kolodney
Affiliation
University of Maryland
Location
Maryland, USA
Research Description
I am a PhD student of agroecology, particularly interested in the relationship between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, switchgrass cultivation practices, and soil carbon sequestration. My research focuses on how we can manage agroecosystems in the face of climate change symptoms, such as saltwater intrusion.
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Sibusiso Trevor Dlamini
Sibusiso Trevor Dlamini
Affiliation
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Research Description
I am working on plant soil feedbacks in a grassland ecosystem in the Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu Natal Province in South Africa. I am looking at the activity, abundance and diversity of soil microbes in a long term fire frequency and warming experiment.
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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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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
TCHAN ISSIFOU Kassim
TCHAN ISSIFOU Kassim
Affiliation
NGO AVENIR ALAFIA, Parakou, Benin
Location
Parakou, Benin
Research Description
Doctor of Agronomy, specialist in mycobiome of forest and agricultural soils, cropping systems and sustainable land management measures. I am also a trainer on issues related to environmental education, organic farming, improvement of agricultural yields and regeneration of native forest trees.
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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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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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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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Vivek Kumar Awon
Vivek Kumar Awon
Affiliation
University of Aberdeen
Location
Aberdeen, Scotland
Research Description
Plant-mycorrhizal fungi-microbes tri-partite interaction in organic phosphate mineralization
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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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Wilmar Alexander Wilches Ortiz
Wilmar Alexander Wilches Ortiz
Affiliation
AGROSAVIA - Colombian Agricultural Research Corporation
Location
Mosquera, Cundinamarca, Colombia
Research Description
Researcher in charge of custody, curatorship and scaling of HFMA accessions of the Collection of microorganisms with biofertilizer interest (CMIB) of the Microorganisms Germplasm Bank of Agrosavia. Additionally, research on the use of HFMA and its diversity applied in agriculture.
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Yamunasri Palanisamy
Yamunasri Palanisamy
Affiliation
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Location
India
Research Description
I am currently working on the soil microorganisms which influence plant growth and promotion
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Yazhini Gunasekaran
Yazhini Gunasekaran
Affiliation
Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture
Location
Tamil Nadu, India
Research Description
My research interests lie at the intersection of soil carbon dynamics, nutrient cycling, and plant-microbe interactions. I aim to elucidate the intricate relationships between soil organic matter, nutrient availability, and microbial communities to enhance our understanding of ecosystem functioning and resilience in the face of environmental change.
