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Matthias C. Rillig
@mrillig.bsky.social

Professor, ecology, FU Berlin, own views, book author
Global change, soil, fungi, environment, microplastic, biodiversity 🧪
https://www.youtube.com/@mrillig
https://www.youtube.com/@lifeinthesoil
rilliglab.org
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Agriculture 35%
Environmental science 28%

Paper just out @ Cell Reports Sustainability

Dou et al.
Oligomer nanoparticles challenge the sustainability of biodegradable plastics

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Oligomer nanoparticles challenge the sustainability of biodegradable plastics
Environmental concerns over persistent plastic pollution are driving the rise of biodegradable alternatives. However, these materials may release more harmful oligomer nanoparticles than traditional p...
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Reposted by Pierre Mariotte

Paper published in final form:

Man et al.
Microplastic and drought influence the positive effect of plant diversity on plant biomass production

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Microplastic and drought influence the positive effect of plant diversity on plant biomass production
Microplastic and drought influenced plant diversity–biomass relationships in a glasshouse grassland experiment. Microplastic reduced the shoot biomass of grasses and legumes, weakening the positive s...
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New paper just out, a collaboration among several lab members, led by Huiying Li.

Dissimilarity among soil restoration practices influences soil functions and plant biomass: A functional group approach

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Dissimilarity among soil restoration practices influences soil functions and plant biomass: A functional group approach
Soil restoration amendments are of great importance to maintain soil health. However, the effects of joint application of multiple (more than two) res…
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Article in the Guardian by @mountainogre.bsky.social

Defunding fungi: US’s living library of ‘vital ecosystem engineers’ is in danger of closing

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Defunding fungi: US’s living library of ‘vital ecosystem engineers’ is in danger of closing
These fungi boost plant growth and restore depleted ecosystems, but federal funding for a library housing them has been cut – and it may be forced to close
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Reposted by Kathleen Kennedy

I am interested in working with an artist on a graphic novel on soil and/ or global environmental change. The lab would have money to fund this.

Do you know of any graphic artists that would be interested?

Hi there! Here is the year in review of my newsletter; this is the third year of writing "The Ecological Mind".

Thanks for reading and have an excellent 2026!

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The year in review
2025 marks the third year of writing this newsletter
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Happy winter solstice!

🚨 Postdoctoral Opportunity for Female Scientists🚨

The University of Vienna is awarding at least 20 fully funded 4 year postdoctoral positions to outstanding female scientists

Interested? Get in touch via direct message
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#MicroSky 🧪

#PostDoc @univie.ac.at

If you could design a soil fungus, what would it be like?

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Reposted by Matthias C. Rillig

Our building in the afternoon sun.

Sucht noch jemand ein Weihnachtsgeschenk für eine tolle Person, die sich für die Ökologie und Biodiversität des Bodens interessiert?

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