Diversity and composition of root-associated fungal communities in critically small population of Cypripedium subtropicum
Mei Hua, Hong Jiang, Ruiling Yuan, Jijun Kong · 2026
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Mei Hua and coauthors catalog in 2026 the fungi living in and around the roots of a critically rare wild orchid in Yunnan Province. Cypripedium subtropicum survives in tiny populations, and its root fungi likely support germination and growth. Knowing which fungi occur where is basic knowledge for saving and propagating the plant.
High-throughput sequencing of root and soil samples from twelve habitats found tens of thousands of fungal variants, with Wenshan Prefecture holding the richest communities. Fungal makeup differed clearly between the root interior and surrounding soil. Wild and introduced populations in one county held similar fungal richness, a hopeful sign for reintroduction work.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Mei Hua, Hong Jiang, Ruiling Yuan, Jijun Kong |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 67 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |