Exploring the genetic and functional diversity nexus in ericoid mycorrhizal and related symbioses

Epacrids是澳大利亚植物区系的重要组成部分，有几种被认为是受威胁的，但我们对环状菌根真菌多样性对它们生存的重要性知之甚少。这项拟议的工作将提供关于埃里克菌根内生真菌多样性在附生线虫生长和生存中的功能意义的基本信息。这将进一步促进病虫害的繁殖，并为澳大利亚本土植被的可持续管理做出更明智的决定。

Epacrids are important components of the Australian flora and several are considered threatened, yet we know relatively little regarding the importance of ericoid mycorrhizal fungal diversity to their survival. The proposed work will provide essential information on the functional significance of ericoid mycorrhizal endophyte diversity in the growth and survival of epacrids. It will further lead to improved propagation of epacrids and better informed decisions for sustainable management of Australian native vegetation.