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Quantifying arbuscular mycorrhizal community dynamics in agricultural systems

Reference	BB/C506205/1
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Dr Angela Hodge
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Professor Peter Young
Institution	University of York
Department	Biology
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	137,134
Status	Completed
Type	Research Grant
Start date	10/01/2005
End date	09/01/2007
Duration	24 months

Abstract

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) have been hypothesised to play a key role in soil and plant nutrient cycling and agricultural ecosystem sustainability, however, while a great deal is known about AM root colonisation, little is still known about the amount and dynamics of arbuscular mycorrhizas in soil. The aim of this proposal is therefore to develop novel molecular tools to quantify mycorrhizal abundance in soil. The techniques developed will then be used to test hypotheses about the impact of contrasting agricultural management strategies on AM abundance and diversity. This knowledge will provide a greater insight into a pivotal soil organism and key determinant of plant productivity and hence aid in the development of sustainable agricultural systems. (Joint with BB/C510059/1).

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Committee	Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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BB/C510059/1 Quantifying arbuscular mycorrhizal community dynamics in agricultural systems

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