The secret drivers of tree growth

Most trees live in symbiosis with fungi. ETH Zurich researchers show just how important this partnership is for tree growth through the first-ever comprehensive data analysis compiled for European forests on a massive scale.
Reference publication
Anthony MA, Crowther TW, van der Linde S, et al.: Forest tree growth is linked to mycorrhizal fungal composition and function across Europe. The ISME Journal, 2022, published online Jan 10th. doi: 10.1038/s41396-021-01159-7
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ETH Zurich News