Science Associates / Specialization:
Plant-Soil Feedback
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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Anna Hopkins
Anna Hopkins
Affiliation
Edith Cowan University
Location
Perth, Western Australia
Research Description
I am a conservation biologist and fungal ecologist, with experience working with soil microbes, plant-fungal-fauna interactions and fungal plant pathogens in both Australasia and Scandinavia. More recent interests include understanding the link between mycorrhizal fungi, fauna conservation and plant ecology, and using eDNA to answer broad ecological and management-based questions.
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Anne M. Katula
Anne M. Katula
Affiliation
University of Miami
Location
Miami, Florida
Research Description
I study microbial community ecology in the arctic and the tropics. I am most interested in how global change factors drive microbial communities and mycorrhizal fungal traits.
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Ayooluwa Adebanke Olubode
Ayooluwa Adebanke Olubode
Affiliation
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Ogun State
Location
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Research Description
I focus on the diversity of soil organisms, biodiversity in agroecosystems, and the influence of microorganisms on soil health and crop productivity, working on plant microbes’ interactions, specifically arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculation, drought tolerance, heavy metals, and salinity—Community Structure of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Bioremediation using Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi.
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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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Catalina Alicia Guerra León
Catalina Alicia Guerra León
Affiliation
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Location
Santiago, Chile
Research Description
Wroking on mycorrhiza control over SOM dynamics in mediterranean forests of Chile. Assessing the impact of increased relative abundance of EcM systems due to pine plantation for timber production and cellulose.
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Christopher Ngosong
Christopher Ngosong
Affiliation
University of Buea
Location
Buea Cameroon
Research Description
Understanding mycorrhizal ecology and it's implication in agro-ecosystem functioning. Inferring on the effect of farm management practices on mycorrhizal dynamics and productivity.
Re-engineering the rhizosphere microbiome with arbuscular mycorrhiza to improve crop performances. Overall, soil-plant-microbe-insect interactions.
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David Johnson
David Johnson
Affiliation
The University of Manchester
Location
Manchester, UK
Research Description
Ecology of mycorrhizal fungi; Plant-soil interactions
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Emeliane KILADZE
Emeliane KILADZE
Affiliation
Agricultural University of Goergia
Location
Tbilisi, Georgia
Research Description
I am a PhD student studying the influence of ericoid mycorrhizal fungi on blueberry (Vaccinium sp.) plant growth and production through field, glasshouse, and laboratory experiments.
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Emily Brooks
Emily Brooks
Affiliation
University of Manchester
Location
Manchester, UK
Research Description
The contribution of common mycorrhizal networks to the drought tolerance of forests
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embrooks99@gmail.com
Jordon Tourville
Jordon Tourville
Affiliation
Appalachian Mountain Club
Location
Burlington, Vermont, USA
Research Description
My research focuses on the response of plant and forest communities, particularly in montane systems, to global change drivers. This includes investigating mycorrhizal controls on tree species seedling establishment and distributions, and mycorrhizal-mediated community changes of alpine vegetation in northeastern North America.
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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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Kian Jenab
Kian Jenab
Affiliation
University of Vienna
Location
Vienna, Austria
Research Description
The effect of long-term (>70 years) deficiencies of N, P and K on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, especially in family and exploration-based functional guilds
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kian.jenab@yahoo.com
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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María del Rosario Lonardi
María del Rosario Lonardi
Affiliation
Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Location
CABA, Argentina
Research Description
Evaluamos el rol de la retroalimentación planta-suelo en la persistencia de especies exóticas para analizar las restricciones a la restauración de pastizales pampeanos post-agrícolas.
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mlonardi@agro.uba.ar
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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Raphael Boussageon
Raphael Boussageon
Affiliation
University of Zürich / Agroscope
Location
Zürich, Switzerland
Research Description
Investigate the functioning of the beneficial interactions between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and plants in terms of nutrition in agrosystems.
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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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Sara Cazzaniga
Sara Cazzaniga
Affiliation
ETH Zürich
Location
Zürich, Switzerland
Research Description
Investigating the role of soil microbes in ecosystem restoration
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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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Stav Livne Luzon
Stav Livne Luzon
Affiliation
Weizmann Institute of Science
Location
Israel
Research Description
My research focuses on plant and fungal ecology, specifically examining ectomycorrhizal fungal community composition in Semi-arid and Arid forests. I utilize advanced molecular techniques like sequencing and DNA-SIP to study carbon transfer among trees. My work integrates basic ecology with eco-physiological processes, investigating belowground interactions and their impact on ecosystems.
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stavl@weizmann.ac.il
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
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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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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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.
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