Scientists used the Joint Genome Institute to investigate how the fungus Mortierella elongata encourages the growth of poplar trees, a fast-growing hardwood and potential biofuel stock. Part of the answer: M. elongataseems to play a role in lowering the poplars’ defenses. https://jgi.doe.gov/fungus-fuels-poplar-tree-growth/
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