Fluid mechanics within mycorrhizal networks : exploring concepts, traits, and methodologies
© 2025 The Author(s). New Phytologist © 2025 New Phytologist Foundation.
| Publié dans: | The New phytologist. - 1979. - 248(2025), 3 vom: 01. Okt., Seite 1180-1191 |
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| Format: | Article en ligne |
| Langue: | English |
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2025
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| Accès à la collection: | The New phytologist |
| Sujets: | Journal Article Review Poiseuille's law fluid mechanics mycorrhizal networks resource transport trait‐based ecology Water 059QF0KO0R |
| Résumé: | © 2025 The Author(s). New Phytologist © 2025 New Phytologist Foundation. Mycorrhizal fungi form hyphal networks for water and solute transport between soil and plant roots. Trait-based research on these organisms typically focuses on spores and resource exchange structures within plant roots, but researchers have explored extraradical networks, the larger part of these organisms, much less. To stimulate more research in this area, I review the literature on mycorrhizal networks, viewing them as biological vascular systems of pipelines that grow dynamically for resource exploration. In this context, I explore how fluid mechanics can offer traits that are valid in understanding eco-evolutionary trade-offs. I also consider the associated topological traits that affect solute transport within hyphal networks. In addition, I identify knowledge gaps and review methodologies for future research in this space |
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| Description: | Date Completed 02.10.2025 Date Revised 04.10.2025 published: Print-Electronic Citation Status MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 1469-8137 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/nph.70509 |