Farm management choice can benefit fungi key to healthy ecosystems

Monday, September 13, 2010 - 18:56 in Earth & Climate

Farming practices have a significant impact on the diversity of beneficial microbial fungi known to play important roles in crop productivity, soil recovery and maintenance of healthy ecosystems, according to new research published today in the journal Environmental Microbiology. The conclusions could have important implications for the way humans manage the agricultural landscape and tackle food security issues.

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