Arbuscular mycorrhizal network (IMAGE)

SPUN (Society for the Protection of Underground Networks)

Arbuscular mycorrhizal network

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During the wave-like expansion of their mycelial networks, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi maintain surprisingly constant transport efficiencies back to roots, while simultaneously adding loops that shorten paths to potential new trade partners.

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Loreto Oyarte Gálvez - VU Amsterdam/AMOLF

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