This award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) provides $1,083,670 to the University of Tennessee to investigate spatiotemporal dynamics of plant-mycorrhizal fungal symbioses across the eastern United States. The project aims to: 1) examine spatial and temporal variation in mycorrhizal fungal associations with 10 tree species at 20 sites; 2) test outcomes of plant-mycorrhizal fungal symbiosis when plants are grown with fungi from different range edges; and 3) develop predictive ecological models of plant-mycorrhizal fungal biogeography under current and future climate scenarios. The research will engage undergraduate students in hands-on research through course-based research experiences, preparing them for scientific careers. The project period runs from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2029.
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