FREW LAB
What do we research?
Our research group explores the factors that shape the diversity and composition of mycorrhizal fungi and the consequences this has for their plant hosts. To address these questions, we combine ecological theory, molecular approaches, and experimental plant biology.
Biogeography of AM fungi in Australia
We are conducted a national survey of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal communities around Australia.
This led to the development of the database of diversity of AM fungi in Australia.
See www.ausamf.com to check it out.
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in the north
Northern European forests are often viewed through the lens of ectomycorrhizal tree species, which dominate much of the boreal and temperate forest landscape.
However, many ecologically important northern tree species form arbuscular mycorrhizal associations, including maple, elm, cherry, and mountain ash. Many grasses and understory plants at high latitudes also rely on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi.
Understanding the ecology, diversity, and distribution of these fungi is therefore essential for building a fuller picture of forest biodiversity, function, and resilience in northern ecosystems.
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Umeå Plant Science Centre
Umeå University, Department of Plant Physiology
Umeå, Sweden