Hyphae (IMAGE)

American Society of Agronomy

Hyphae

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Healthy soil contains fungal networks (white thread-like material) that help with the transport of nutrients to plant's roots. Future research may find more ways to enhance fungi's role in capturing phosphorus for crops.

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Susan V Fisk

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