Fungal Biodiversity

I work with pollutants and their degradation with fungi

My research focuses on understanding the role of soil fungal communities on plant community composition in different systems (agricultural, grassland and temperate and boreal forest). In addition, I am interest in understanding how global change factors such as soil disturbance, biological invasions and climate change affect such plant-fungal interactions.

I am currently a 2nd year MSc. Plant Protection, and my research focuses on the effects of different fertilizer levels on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in different corn varieties under different water regimes. This research aims to evaluate the potential impacts of different nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium levels on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi under different water conditions to ascertain the best soil nutrient addition methods that can help sustain soil microbiome functioning and diversity.

My primary research focus lies in harnessing the power of genomics to develop innovative solutions that promote a harmonious relationship between agriculture and the environment. Additionally, I'm passionate about exploring marine bioprospecting for the development of novel drugs and other valuable applications.

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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.

Biodiversidad y ecología de hongos ectomicorrízicos en ecosistemas templados, subtropicales y tropicales. Biotecnología de inoculación con hongos ectomicorrízicos tendiente a reforestaciones exitosas y rehabilitación de ecosistemas forestales. Uso sostenible de hongos comestibles silvestres, como recurso forestal no maderable, para la conservación de ecosistemas naturales en los pueblos originarios de México.

My research interests are within the nexus of ecology and evolutionary biology, studying the role of fungi in generating and maintaining biodiversity. Some current project I am currently working on include the mycobiome of the deep earth and deep sea, systematics of leotiomycetes, and fungal community assembly.

La investigación esta basada en todos los componentes de la agricultura regenerativa, no solamente las alternativas para recuperar los suelos, si no también las selección de nuevas variedades de plantas adaptadas a estas técnicas, estamos comparando las diferentes técnicas: aplicación de abonos orgánicos, sobretodo basados en bioles, compost y   y con microorganismos enriquecedores del suelo: microorganismos de montaña, controladores biológicos: Trichoderma, Bauberia bassiana, Bacillus thuringiensis, micorrizas. Las investigaciones se realizan en terrenos de los campesinos y en terrenos experimentales de Raymi Llacta, sostenida mente estamos realizando cursos de capacitación para agricultores en toda la provincia de Loja, además los resultados están publicados en la revista "Naturaleza" de la casa de la Cultura ecuatoriana núcleo de Loja, así como son expuestos en  los "Martes de Naturaleza" de la misma casa de la cultura a donde asisten autoridades, estudiantes y profesores de universidades y colegios así como periodistas. En mi tesis de doctorado de estado trabajamos sobre el poder patógeno de Helminthosporium maydis y las relaciones huesped parásito.

I'm investigating community compositions of arbuscular and ectomycorrhizae in mixed forest plantations in temperate and boreal zones.

Researcher to study the fungal communities and mycorrhizal associations through their roles in important soil processes in the old growth temperate forest ecosystems in Southern Chile and expertise in terrestrial biogeochemistry and soil ecology

Soil Biodiversity and Carbon Dynamic

I'm interested in mycorrhizal nutrient dynamics

Soil fungi biodiversity characterization using next generation sequencing and bioinformatics

We are working on questions how abiotic and biotic factors influence the biodiversity, distribution and composition of plant-associated fungi in natural and managed ecosystems, including the effects of the plant-microbe interactions under controlled conditions.

Long-term monitoring of tropical forests of Southern Western Ghats in the context of climate change through permanent sample plots

Effects of forest management and drought on forest soils, in particular the role of soil fungi in carbon cycling

Endophyte-plant interactions in the model plant Marchantia polymorpha

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.

28 Years of Research in Mycology, speciality on Aerobiology published 140 publications exceeding 250 presentations.

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

Estudio de la intercomunicación entre plantas mediada por redes micorrícicas comúnes

My research weaves Indigenous Knowledge Systems with Western scientific methods to evaluate Indigenous-led climate/culture innovative conservation, adaptation, and mitigation, as well as the ethical approach to nature-based solutions and nature-positive practices. The kinship-based regenerative landscape restoration of the Global South food systems (farmlands & forestlands) links the intersections between the kallamp ecosystem (mycorrhizal network), soil health stewardship systems, and Indigenous People (IP) and Local Communities (LCs) symbiotic-indigeneity cultural philosophy on “commonning" the rhizosphere health.

Lab-to-Land Experimental Farm, kinship-based Chichupampa Clan, Tawantinsuyu, Ecuador.

Regenerative Collaborations, Turtle Island, USA.

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