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Can Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Protect Rubus Idaeus From The Effects Of Soil-Borne Disease And Parasitic Nematodes?, Erika J. Whitney
Can Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Protect Rubus Idaeus From The Effects Of Soil-Borne Disease And Parasitic Nematodes?, Erika J. Whitney
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Chemical controls for agricultural pests and diseases can have detrimental effects on human health and the environment. One alternative is to introduce soil microbes, such as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), that can improve crop resilience to pests and pathogens. While many plants form symbioses with AMF, not all crops benefit from inoculation. We conducted three studies that questioned the effect of AMF from various sources on R. idaeus growth and resilience to pests/pathogens. First, in a small observational study, we investigated whether AMF colonization of raspberry roots covaried with stand vigor. In two subsequent greenhouse experiments, we asked (1) if …