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Belowground ecology examines the complex biological, chemical, and physical interactions occurring in soil ecosystems, including root behavior, mycorrhizal networks, microbial communities, and nutrient cycling. For plant science, this field is critical because the hidden root-soil interface governs how plants acquire water and nutrients, respond to stress, and communicate with neighboring organisms. Understanding belowground dynamics reveals the foundational mechanisms that shape plant health, community structure, and ecosystem productivity.

mycorrhizal-networks
PubMed → · research article

Mycorrhizal type shifts the controls on tree root exudation from so...

Whether the oaks or pines in your local park are partnered with truffle-style fungi or fine-root-...

soil-health
PubMed → · research article

Fungal ecology in the age of 'omics.

Fungi living in your garden soil are invisible partners to your plants — they help roots absorb w...

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