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Root Fungi Boosted Wheat Growth 36% Without Hurting Yield

Root Fungi Boosted Wheat Growth 36% Without Hurting Yield

What they found

Adding fungi to wheat roots boosted plant growth by 35.9% while biochar kept soil carbon steady.

Adding fungi to wheat roots boosted plant growth by 35.9% while biochar kept soil carbon steady.

The number

boosted plant growth by 35.9%

How solid is it?

Field study

Field study

Field/ecology

Field/ecology

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

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ScienceDirect

ScienceDirect

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GROWING & GOURMET

GROWING & GOURMET

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Climate-Friendly Farming

Climate-Friendly Farming

Scientists found adding fungi to wheat roots boosted plant growth by 35.9% without hurting yield, while biochar helped keep soil carbon levels steady. This dirt duo could potentially help fight climate change right under our feet.

Scientists found adding fungi to wheat roots boosted plant growth by 35.9% without hurting yield, while biochar helped keep soil carbon levels steady. This dirt duo could potentially help fight climate change right under our feet.

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