The IPB has once again been recognized for its exemplary actions in terms of equal opportunity-oriented personnel and organizational policies and has received the TOTAL E-QUALITY certification for the…
The Plant Science Student Conference (PSSC) has been organised by students from the two Leibniz institutes, IPK and IPB, every year for the last 20 years. In this interview, Christina Wäsch (IPK) and…
Ferlian, O.; Biere, A.; Bonfante, P.; Buscot, F.; Eisenhauer, N.; Fernandez, I.; Hause, B.; Herrmann, S.; Krajinski-Barth, F.; Meier, I. C.; Pozo, M. J.; Rasmann, S.; Rillig, M. C.; Tarkka, M. T.; van Dam, N. M.; Wagg, C.; Martinez-Medina, A.;Growing Research Networks on Mycorrhizae for Mutual BenefitsTrends Plant Sci.23975-984(2018)DOI: 10.1016/j.tplants.2018.08.008
Research on mycorrhizal interactions has traditionally developed into separate disciplines addressing different organizational levels. This separation has led to an incomplete understanding of mycorrhizal functioning. Integration of mycorrhiza research at different scales is needed to understand the mechanisms underlying the context dependency of mycorrhizal associations, and to use mycorrhizae for solving environmental issues. Here, we provide a road map for the integration of mycorrhiza research into a unique framework that spans genes to ecosystems. Using two key topics, we identify parallels in mycorrhiza research at different organizational levels. Based on two current projects, we show how scientific integration creates synergies, and discuss future directions. Only by overcoming disciplinary boundaries, we will achieve a more comprehensive understanding of the functioning of mycorrhizal associations.