Leander has spent months probing this patch of southwest Austin to analyze one organism in particular: arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. Known as AMF for short, it forms tiny treelike structures that ...

The rhizosphere, a biologically active zone where plant roots interface with soil, plays a crucial role in enhancing plant health, resilience, and stress tolerance. As a key component in achieving ...

As a potential solution, microbial inoculants, particularly arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional fertilizers and pesticides. AMF enhance plant growth by ...