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Fungi Living Inside Plants Boost Crop Growth and Resilience

Fungi Living Inside Plants Boost Crop Growth and Resilience

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A review shows endophytic fungi help crops absorb nutrients, resist pests and survive drought, reducing fertilizer needs.

A review shows endophytic fungi help crops absorb nutrients, resist pests and survive drought, reducing fertilizer needs.

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Microorganisms for Sustainability

Microorganisms for Sustainability

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ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

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Fungi Feed Resilience

Fungi Feed Resilience

Endophytic fungi live inside plants without harming them, offering natural ways to boost crop growth and resilience. This chapter reviews dozens of studies showing how they help plants absorb nutrients, produce growth hormones, resist pests, and survive stress like drought or poor soil. Their ability to reduce fertilizer needs and improve yield makes them powerful allies for sustainable farming.

Endophytic fungi live inside plants without harming them, offering natural ways to boost crop growth and resilience. This chapter reviews dozens of studies showing how they help plants absorb nutrients, produce growth hormones, resist pests, and survive stress like drought or poor soil. Their ability to reduce fertilizer needs and improve yield makes them powerful allies for sustainable farming.

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