A5026519102- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Fungal Biology and Applications
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
- Heavy metals in environment
- Biocrusts and Microbial Ecology
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
- Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis
- Nematode management and characterization studies
- Heavy Metals in Plants
- Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis
- Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Soil Management and Crop Yield
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Growth and nutrition in plants
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Clay minerals and soil interactions
- Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects
- Aluminum toxicity and tolerance in plants and animals
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Silicon Effects in Agriculture
- Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics
- Aeolian processes and effects
University of Évora
2016-2025
Celulose Beira Industrial (Portugal)
2024
Abstract The PREDICTS project—Projecting Responses of Ecological Diversity In Changing Terrestrial Systems ( https://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/our-work/biodiversity/predicts.html )—has collated from published studies a large, reasonably representative database comparable samples biodiversity multiple sites that differ in the nature or intensity human impacts relating to land use. We have used this evidence base develop global and regional statistical models how local responds these measures....
Biodiversity continues to decline in the face of increasing anthropogenic pressures such as habitat destruction, exploitation, pollution and introduction alien species. Existing global databases species' threat status or population time series are dominated by charismatic The collation datasets with broad taxonomic biogeographic extents, that support computation a range biodiversity indicators, is necessary enable better understanding historical declines project - avert future declines. We...
Abstract Large‐scale inoculation with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) is generally impractical in most regions and we have little understanding of the factors that determine success. Nevertheless, ability to take full advantage indigenous AMF for sustainable production needs be developed within cropping systems. We used part a long‐term field experiment understand influence tillage preceding crop on colonization over growing season. Arbuscular mycorrhiza rate was more affected by...
The sustainability of agriculture requires the adoption agricultural soil conservation practices with positive impacts on quality, which can promote beneficial microbiota like arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and its diversity. This study aims to assess influence presence intact extraradical mycelium as a preferential source inoculum native AMF in order guarantee better colonization well possible bioprotective effect against Magnaporthiopsis maydis. In vary available mycelium, two...
Societal Impact Statement The need to increase food production with reduced use of resources and environmental impact demands innovative rethinking evolution cropping systems. essential changes required are consistent sustaining arbuscular mycorrhiza, which, together their associated microorganisms, could be managed play an important role, especially in the protection crops against abiotic biotic stresses. Mycorrhiza should included agronomic decision processes, where chemical options...
The soil microbiome is a complex system that encompasses millions of microbes including archaea, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses. role abiotic factors crucial in shaping the distribution patterns microorganisms, its abundance also interactions between species, from local to global level. In particular case vineyard, microbial communities have potential impact both grapevine development health and, later on, grape production quality. present review focuses on how composition influenced...
Heavy metal toxicity leads to impaired crop growth and reduced yields product quality by disrupting plant nutrient uptake, inhibiting development, inducing oxidative stress, causing cellular toxicity. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can play a crucial role in crops’ adaptation manganese (Mn) regulating uptake altering subcellular compartmentalization. The present study examines the influence of intact extraradical mycelia (ERMs) from native AMF on wheat (Triticum aestivum) grown Mn-toxic...
Abstract Tillage and weed control are critical components of cropping systems that need to be combined such crops benefit from reduced competition. However, weeds may also contribute the biological diversity within agro‐environment. This greenhouse study investigated whether common arable were suitable host plants for arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi ( AMF ), allowing development extraradical mycelium ERM ) can early colonization a following wheat crop, especially in absence soil disturbance....
Abstract The role of intact extraradical mycelium ( ERM ) as the most effective fungal propagule in formation tripartite symbiosis between indigenous arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi AMF ), rhizobia and subterranean clover was investigated under conditions Mn toxicity. previously developed 8 L pots greenhouse by growing plants, which exhibited various levels mycotrophicity were tolerant to soil used experiment Silene gallica L, Lolium rigidum Ornithopus compressus L. Rumex bucephalophorus L)....
Fusarium spp. and Magnaporthiopsis maydis are soil-inhabiting fungi respectively the causal agents of fusarium ear rot late wilt, two important diseases that can affect maize, one most cereal crops worldwide. Here, we present sensitive real-time PCR TaqMan MGB (Minor Groove Binder) assays detect discriminate several (F. oxysporum, F. verticillioides, graminearum) from M. maydis. The method is based on selective qPCR amplification internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region allows quantification...
Abstract The potential to manage arbuscular mycorrhizal colonization within Mediterranean agricultural systems depends on the summer survival of extraradical mycelium. To investigate this further a three‐stage experiment was undertaken. first stage creation two contrasting levels mycelium development, achieved by soil disturbance (typifying full tillage and no‐till). In second stage, differential mycelial inoculum subjected temperature water regimes representing post‐harvest fallow. During...
In acidic soils with manganese (Mn) toxicity, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can improve plant host growth by enhancing nutrition and protecting against environmental stress. The intact extraradical mycelium (ERM) of AMF is able to survive Mediterranean summer conditions provide an earlier colonization winter crops. This study evaluated if season hindered the beneficial effects wheat ERM associated a native plant, in soil. Wheat was grown soil or disrupted Ornithopus compressus (ORN),...
Abstract To capitalize on the benefits offered by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in agricultural systems, effect of low soil temperature has to be taken into consideration over large areas planet. However, suboptimal root‐zone temperatures AMF colonization is poorly understood. It been suggested that it depends host plant species. We hypothesized this interdependence a function parameter used assess presence roots. In pot experiment with non‐sterilized soil, we investigated influence...
Acidic soils can promote the bioavailability of Al, Mn, and Fe to toxic levels, reducing crop growth productivity. Symptoms metal excess/deficit are dependent on chemical composition soil solution plant tissues. In present study, concentration subcellular distribution Fe, Si (known alleviate stress) were quantified through inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) in roots shoots wheat grown acidic with rising levels Mn. control soil, showed high concentrations Fe. After Mn...
In the current agronomic context, adoption of alternative forms soil management is essential to increase crop yield. Agricultural sustainability requires practices that generate positive impacts and promote an in microbiome diversity as a tool overcome adverse environmental conditions. An important ally indigenous arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can improve plant growth provide protection against abiotic stress such metal toxicity. greenhouse experiment, this work studied effect wheat on...