Meike Katharina Heuck
@heuckmeike.bsky.social
mycorrhiza I microbial ecology I global change I sustainable agriculture I https://www.frewlab.com/meike-katharina-heuck I PhD Candidate at Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment I Guest Scientist at Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ)
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Here goes a bit of shameless self-promotion:
If you missed my National Science Week online webinar, it is now available via YouTube.
Friends with benefits or frenemies: The role of soil biota in shaping plant responses.
youtu.be/B_hnTfg10TM?...
If you missed my National Science Week online webinar, it is now available via YouTube.
Friends with benefits or frenemies: The role of soil biota in shaping plant responses.
youtu.be/B_hnTfg10TM?...
Friends with benefits or frenemies: The role of soil biota in shaping plant responses
YouTube video by University of Southern Queensland
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October 20, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Here goes a bit of shameless self-promotion:
If you missed my National Science Week online webinar, it is now available via YouTube.
Friends with benefits or frenemies: The role of soil biota in shaping plant responses.
youtu.be/B_hnTfg10TM?...
If you missed my National Science Week online webinar, it is now available via YouTube.
Friends with benefits or frenemies: The role of soil biota in shaping plant responses.
youtu.be/B_hnTfg10TM?...
Reposted by Meike Katharina Heuck
The database of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in Australia is out!
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
You can access data summaries via the website www.ausamf.com
We have data from 610 sites with data from another 500 locations to be added by the end of the year!
Thanks to all collaborators
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
You can access data summaries via the website www.ausamf.com
We have data from 610 sites with data from another 500 locations to be added by the end of the year!
Thanks to all collaborators
AusAMF: The Database of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal Communities in Australia
Motivation Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are central to plant nutrient acquisition, soil carbon dynamics, and ecosystem resilience. Yet, their biogeography remains incompletely characterised, pa...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
July 17, 2025 at 5:33 AM
The database of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in Australia is out!
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
You can access data summaries via the website www.ausamf.com
We have data from 610 sites with data from another 500 locations to be added by the end of the year!
Thanks to all collaborators
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
You can access data summaries via the website www.ausamf.com
We have data from 610 sites with data from another 500 locations to be added by the end of the year!
Thanks to all collaborators
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It’s alive! Our Mycorrhizal Networks special issue is out in Functional Ecology.
Packed with spore-tacular science.
A collection that highlights advances, identifies unresolved questions & the future research directions.
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Packed with spore-tacular science.
A collection that highlights advances, identifies unresolved questions & the future research directions.
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Mycorrhizal networks: Understanding hidden complexity
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
June 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
It’s alive! Our Mycorrhizal Networks special issue is out in Functional Ecology.
Packed with spore-tacular science.
A collection that highlights advances, identifies unresolved questions & the future research directions.
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Packed with spore-tacular science.
A collection that highlights advances, identifies unresolved questions & the future research directions.
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Reposted by Meike Katharina Heuck
Our new paper is out to day in Nature Ecology and Evolution!
It is called: Thresholds of functional trait diversity driven by land use intensification
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www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#FunctionalTraits 🌐 ➕📏
@inrae-france.bsky.social @urep.bsky.social @cnrsecologie.bsky.social @bexplo.bsky.social
It is called: Thresholds of functional trait diversity driven by land use intensification
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www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#FunctionalTraits 🌐 ➕📏
@inrae-france.bsky.social @urep.bsky.social @cnrsecologie.bsky.social @bexplo.bsky.social
Thresholds of functional trait diversity driven by land use intensification - Nature Ecology & Evolution
Land use intensification is a major driver of biodiversity change and ecosystem functioning. Here the authors identify thresholds of grassland plant community structure and stability in response to la...
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June 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Our new paper is out to day in Nature Ecology and Evolution!
It is called: Thresholds of functional trait diversity driven by land use intensification
⬇️
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#FunctionalTraits 🌐 ➕📏
@inrae-france.bsky.social @urep.bsky.social @cnrsecologie.bsky.social @bexplo.bsky.social
It is called: Thresholds of functional trait diversity driven by land use intensification
⬇️
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#FunctionalTraits 🌐 ➕📏
@inrae-france.bsky.social @urep.bsky.social @cnrsecologie.bsky.social @bexplo.bsky.social
Vienna calling & excited to attend #EGU25!
If you are interested how seasonality and climate change alter AM fungal responses under different grassland management types, come and see my talk today at 5:20pm in room 0.96/97🍄🌱.
If you are interested how seasonality and climate change alter AM fungal responses under different grassland management types, come and see my talk today at 5:20pm in room 0.96/97🍄🌱.
April 28, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Vienna calling & excited to attend #EGU25!
If you are interested how seasonality and climate change alter AM fungal responses under different grassland management types, come and see my talk today at 5:20pm in room 0.96/97🍄🌱.
If you are interested how seasonality and climate change alter AM fungal responses under different grassland management types, come and see my talk today at 5:20pm in room 0.96/97🍄🌱.
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📰Published📰 Urbanization alters fungal functional composition in boreal ecosystems by favoring larger-spore fungi & pathogenic fungi 🍄
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Urbanization alters fungal functional composition in boreal ecosystems by favoring larger-spore fungi & pathogenic fungi
Carlos A. Aguilar-Trigueros, Otso Ovaskainen, Nerea Abrego. This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology article which can be found here. We live in a rapidly urbanizing world where cit…
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April 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
📰Published📰 Urbanization alters fungal functional composition in boreal ecosystems by favoring larger-spore fungi & pathogenic fungi 🍄
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Racial affinity groups are under attack. Now is the time to redouble our commitments to these vital organizations that make science better for all. Proud to pen this letter with @khadlily.bsky.social and many @wocineeb.bsky.social colleagues
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Protect US racial affinity groups
On its first day, the Trump administration released several executive orders terminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, calling them “illegal,” “immoral,” and “discriminatory” (1, 2)...
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February 28, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Racial affinity groups are under attack. Now is the time to redouble our commitments to these vital organizations that make science better for all. Proud to pen this letter with @khadlily.bsky.social and many @wocineeb.bsky.social colleagues
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Most surprising discover of my career to date 😲. Most assume mustard plants do not associate w/ AMF. Our research shows that AMF promote invasive mustard growth without forming arbuscules 🤯. This may be a new pathway in which AMF can enhance plant growth 🍄🌱
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Boost Development of an Invasive Brassicaceae
We show that an invasive, “nonmycorrhizal” Brassicaceae (Alliaria petiolata) can be colonised by AMF, and that this boosts its growth and nutrition even in the absence of classic nutrient exchange ...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
March 26, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Most surprising discover of my career to date 😲. Most assume mustard plants do not associate w/ AMF. Our research shows that AMF promote invasive mustard growth without forming arbuscules 🤯. This may be a new pathway in which AMF can enhance plant growth 🍄🌱
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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Western Sydney University PhD scholarship round is now open
[Australian & New Zealand citizens|residents only]
If you are interested in doing a PhD on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, fungal ecology & related topics then get in touch with me.
www.westernsydney.edu.au/schools/grs/...
[Australian & New Zealand citizens|residents only]
If you are interested in doing a PhD on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, fungal ecology & related topics then get in touch with me.
www.westernsydney.edu.au/schools/grs/...
Research Scholarships | Western Sydney University
www.westernsydney.edu.au
February 25, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Western Sydney University PhD scholarship round is now open
[Australian & New Zealand citizens|residents only]
If you are interested in doing a PhD on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, fungal ecology & related topics then get in touch with me.
www.westernsydney.edu.au/schools/grs/...
[Australian & New Zealand citizens|residents only]
If you are interested in doing a PhD on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, fungal ecology & related topics then get in touch with me.
www.westernsydney.edu.au/schools/grs/...
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How do you study invisible organisms, such as fungi, from the environment?
We provide a benchmarked meta-barcoding dataset for soil fungi in Australia and Antarctica, combined with +100 predictor variables to fast-track data exploration, research and conservation.
rdcu.be/ebCeu
We provide a benchmarked meta-barcoding dataset for soil fungi in Australia and Antarctica, combined with +100 predictor variables to fast-track data exploration, research and conservation.
rdcu.be/ebCeu
A curated soil fungal dataset to advance fungal ecology and conservation research in Australia and Antarctica
Scientific Data - A curated soil fungal dataset to advance fungal ecology and conservation research in Australia and Antarctica
rdcu.be
February 28, 2025 at 3:30 AM
How do you study invisible organisms, such as fungi, from the environment?
We provide a benchmarked meta-barcoding dataset for soil fungi in Australia and Antarctica, combined with +100 predictor variables to fast-track data exploration, research and conservation.
rdcu.be/ebCeu
We provide a benchmarked meta-barcoding dataset for soil fungi in Australia and Antarctica, combined with +100 predictor variables to fast-track data exploration, research and conservation.
rdcu.be/ebCeu
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Our newest research on plant-fungal trade published today in @nature.com.
The work, led by scientists from Vrije Universiteit, Princeton University, SPUN & AMOLF combines robotics, mycology & biophysics to reveal underground supply-chain dynamics.
Open access:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The work, led by scientists from Vrije Universiteit, Princeton University, SPUN & AMOLF combines robotics, mycology & biophysics to reveal underground supply-chain dynamics.
Open access:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
February 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Our newest research on plant-fungal trade published today in @nature.com.
The work, led by scientists from Vrije Universiteit, Princeton University, SPUN & AMOLF combines robotics, mycology & biophysics to reveal underground supply-chain dynamics.
Open access:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The work, led by scientists from Vrije Universiteit, Princeton University, SPUN & AMOLF combines robotics, mycology & biophysics to reveal underground supply-chain dynamics.
Open access:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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I’m very happy to share our latest paper on arbuscular mycorrhizal traits. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Enhancing consistency in arbuscular mycorrhizal trait-based research to improve predictions of function - Mycorrhiza
Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi (phylum Glomeromycota) are obligate symbionts with plants influencing plant health, soil a(biotic) processes, and ecosystem functioning. Despite advancements in molec...
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February 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I’m very happy to share our latest paper on arbuscular mycorrhizal traits. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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📰Published📰 Organic farming helps to protect beneficial soil fungi but some less helpful fungi still persist
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Organic farming helps to protect beneficial soil fungi but some less helpful fungi still persist
Meike Katharina Heuck, Jeff R. Powell, Jarrod Kath, Christina Birnbaum, Adam Frew This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology research article which can be found here. Arbuscular mycor…
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January 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
📰Published📰 Organic farming helps to protect beneficial soil fungi but some less helpful fungi still persist
https://buff.ly/424oqPB
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https://buff.ly/424oqPB
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Are you curious how different agricultural management practices shape AM fungal community structure and function?🍄🌱
Check out our new article in @funecology.bsky.social!
Together with @frewecologist.bsky.social , @christinabirnbaum.bsky.social , Jeff Powell & Jarrod Kath
doi.org/10.1111/1365...
Check out our new article in @funecology.bsky.social!
Together with @frewecologist.bsky.social , @christinabirnbaum.bsky.social , Jeff Powell & Jarrod Kath
doi.org/10.1111/1365...
Organic management shapes AM fungal community structure and function, partially mitigating the negative effects of conventional agriculture
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.
doi.org
December 30, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Are you curious how different agricultural management practices shape AM fungal community structure and function?🍄🌱
Check out our new article in @funecology.bsky.social!
Together with @frewecologist.bsky.social , @christinabirnbaum.bsky.social , Jeff Powell & Jarrod Kath
doi.org/10.1111/1365...
Check out our new article in @funecology.bsky.social!
Together with @frewecologist.bsky.social , @christinabirnbaum.bsky.social , Jeff Powell & Jarrod Kath
doi.org/10.1111/1365...
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New paper out in Global Change Biology, led by PhD student Meike Heuck, examining if current life history strategy frameworks used for AM fungi are at all useful in agro settings under climate change.
doi.org/10.1111/gcb....
doi.org/10.1111/gcb....
Evaluating the Usefulness of the C‐S‐R Framework for Understanding AM Fungal Responses to Climate Change in Agroecosystems
Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi play a key role in terrestrial ecosystems. However, critical gaps in understanding AM fungal ecology still limit predictions of their responses to global change in a...
doi.org
November 15, 2024 at 11:49 AM
New paper out in Global Change Biology, led by PhD student Meike Heuck, examining if current life history strategy frameworks used for AM fungi are at all useful in agro settings under climate change.
doi.org/10.1111/gcb....
doi.org/10.1111/gcb....