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Fungi Raise Forest Soil Phosphorus by 24%

Fungi Raise Forest Soil Phosphorus by 24%

What they found

A nine-year forest study found fungi increased inorganic phosphorus by 24% after tree thinning.

A nine-year forest study found fungi increased inorganic phosphorus by 24% after tree thinning.

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increase inorganic phosphorus by 24%

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Field/ecology

Field/ecology

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

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Ecological Processes

Ecological Processes

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ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

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Soil Nutrients

Soil Nutrients

A nine-year study on forest soils found that fungi increase inorganic phosphorus by 24%, improving nutrient cycling after tree thinning. Researchers highlight fungi-driven soil restoration as a way to enhance fertility and reduce synthetic fertilizer use.

A nine-year study on forest soils found that fungi increase inorganic phosphorus by 24%, improving nutrient cycling after tree thinning. Researchers highlight fungi-driven soil restoration as a way to enhance fertility and reduce synthetic fertilizer use.

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