Role of Plant-Fungi Interactions in Nutrient Cycling and Ecosystem Functioning
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 October 2024 | Viewed by 164
Special Issue Editor
Interests: galacturonic acid; characterization; 2-diethylaminoethanol; Pestalotiopsis; endophytes; endophytic fungus; bioremediation; bioaugmentation; contaminated soil; extraction kinetic models
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plant–fungi interactions, a pivotal research area within ecology and environmental science, hold profound scientific significance and real-world importance. Over several decades, scientists have been delving into this domain, revealing the intricate relationships between plants and fungi, which profoundly influence ecosystems’ structure and functioning. From mutualistic associations, such as mycorrhizal symbiosis, to the decomposition of organic matter contributing to nutrient cycling, this field provides profound insights into how ecosystems operate. The importance of this research lies in unlocking the mysteries of the natural world and its practical applications for the health of ecosystems, the preservation of biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, climate change mitigation, and ecological restoration. In this Special Issue, we will delve deeper into this critical research area, aiming to offer fresh insights and perspectives on the significance and applied potential of plant-fungi interactions.
For this Special Issue, we encourage the submission of manuscripts on any aspects of plant–fungi interaction that provide valuable insight to the scientific community. We aim to bring together cutting-edge research, insights, and innovative approaches that shed light on the intricate relationships between plants and fungi and their far-reaching consequences for nutrient cycling and ecosystem functioning. We hope this collection of articles will contribute to the scientific knowledge base and offer practical applications and solutions for addressing ecological challenges in our rapidly changing world.
Dr. Yonggang Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- plant-fungi interactions
- mycorrhizal associations
- nutrient cycling
- ecosystem functioning
- decomposition processes
- climate change
- sustainable agriculture
- microbial communities
- restoration ecology
- endophytic fungi
