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Mycorrhizal Fungi Boost Plant Growth 30% in Cadmium-Salty Soil

Mycorrhizal Fungi Boost Plant Growth 30% in Cadmium-Salty Soil

What they found

In cadmium-saline soil, mycorrhizal fungi boosted plant growth by 30% and strengthened antioxidant defenses.

In cadmium-saline soil, mycorrhizal fungi boosted plant growth by 30% and strengthened antioxidant defenses.

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boosted plant growth by 30%

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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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ScienceDirect

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ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

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Soil Cleanup

Soil Cleanup

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) help plants survive toxic cadmium and salt contamination, making phytoremediation more effective. In cadmium-saline soil, AMF boosted plant growth by 30%, strengthened antioxidant defenses, and improved water absorption, reducing stress from pollution.

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) help plants survive toxic cadmium and salt contamination, making phytoremediation more effective. In cadmium-saline soil, AMF boosted plant growth by 30%, strengthened antioxidant defenses, and improved water absorption, reducing stress from pollution.

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