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Root Fungi Help Crops Absorb Phosphorus and Boost Yields

Root Fungi Help Crops Absorb Phosphorus and Boost Yields

What they found

Root-dwelling mycorrhizal fungi raised yields of groundnut, wheat, soybean and maize by 10–35% and phosphorus uptake by up to 45%.

Root-dwelling mycorrhizal fungi raised yields of groundnut, wheat, soybean and maize by 10–35% and phosphorus uptake by up to 45%.

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raised yields by 10–35%

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Fungi Feed Crops

Fungi Feed Crops

Root-dwelling fungi help plants pull phosphorus from soil, a nutrient crops need for strong growth but often cannot access on their own. In groundnut, wheat, soybean, and maize, these fungi raised yields by 10–35% and improved phosphorus uptake by up to 45%. Better fungal partnerships could mean healthier soil, less fertilizer waste, and more resilient food production.

Root-dwelling fungi help plants pull phosphorus from soil, a nutrient crops need for strong growth but often cannot access on their own. In groundnut, wheat, soybean, and maize, these fungi raised yields by 10–35% and improved phosphorus uptake by up to 45%. Better fungal partnerships could mean healthier soil, less fertilizer waste, and more resilient food production.

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