Tag: Mycorrhizal fungi

The Hidden Work of Mycorrhizal Fungi in Agriculture and Forests

by Mike Loizzo
November 17, 2025

Mycorrhizal fungi play an often unseen but vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. These small, subterranean powerhouses sustain both agricultural productivity and forest resilience through their partnerships with plants. Two recent UF/IFAS ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agricultural Ecosystems, Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi, Ectomycorrhizal Fungi, Forest Ecosystems, Holly Andres, Kaile Zhang, Mycorrhizal Fungi, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Sunny Liao

Graduating Senior Taking Soil and Water Sciences Knowledge Overseas

by Mike Loizzo
May 24, 2019

Ethan Weinrich has packed a lot of experiences into his time at the University of Florida. As a community college transfer student from Tallahassee, it seems that was the only option for his two years in Gainesville. Ethan is graduating with ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Crops, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Environmental Management In Agriculture And Natural Resources, Ethan Weinrich, Masa Fujimoto, Mycorrhizal Fungi, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences

Mycorrhizal Fungi, a Great Plant Partner

by Mike Loizzo
February 22, 2019

When you think of fungus and plants together, typically that is not a good thing. However, mycorrhizal fungi are great plant partners that work in the soil to enhance a plant’s root system. The biofertilizers aid in plant growth and the nutrient ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS
Tags: Abid Al Agely, Andy Ogram, Mycorrhizal Fungi, News, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Workshop

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