Mycorrhizal Fungi Biodiversity and Ecology
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Microbial Diversity and Culture Collections".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 1267
Special Issue Editor
Interests: soil microbiota; fungi; ecological restoration; amendments; greenhouse gases
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Diversity Journal is about to launch a Special Issue dedicated to Mycorrhizal Fungi Biodiversity and Ecology.
As a key component of the plant–soil interface in natural and impacted ecosystems, mycorrhizal fungi are involved in symbioses with most terrestrial plants, including native or exotic trees, grasses, pastures, invasive plants, and crops. The determinants of fungal and, especially, mycorrhizal diversity are poorly understood; however, new reports can compile more information and are useful for understanding these terrestrial symbioses governed by plants. It is expected that the number of known mycorrhizal fungi is higher than presently estimated, as most habitats and microsites remain under-investigated.
This Special Issue welcomes researchers to contribute research articles, reviews, and opinions addressing the latest knowledge on mycorrhizas, including molecular biology, genomics, functional biodiversity, ecology, phytoremediation, microbial interaction, and sustainable management, both in fundamental research and its applications.
Dr. Marcela Pagano
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- mycorrhizal fungi
- soil biodiversity
- ecosystem services
- ectomycorrhizal fungi
- symbiotic interaction
- multitrophic interactions
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