AMF are amazing – In many ways, AMF are keystone species for both managed and natural systems. These invisible plant symbionts are responsible for so many ecosystem services: beyond increasing biomass of their hosts, AMF can reduce the need for fertilizers and pesticides, and make crops more drought-tolerant.
Using Native Plants vs. Aliens: Challenging Our Ethics
By Astrid Muschalla
When deciding between native and non-native plants, we should be asking “Will this choice of alien species best support the environment?”