DNA analysis identifies root-dwelling fungi as potential keystone species in forest microbial communities

October 28, 2026 · 9:00 am 1 sources

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• DNA analysis identifies root-dwelling fungi as potential keystone species in forest microbial communities
  Phys.org · October 28, 2026 09:00
  Beneath the forest floor extends a vast ecosystem where a diverse array of microorganisms inhabit soil and root systems. Here, fungi and bacteria play pivotal roles in processes such as nutrient cycling and carbon sequestration. Within these microbial communities may exist a keystone species,…