Determining the Interaction of Plants and Indigenous Fungus

Student Name: Nicky Meyer

UCD Department: Plant Sciences

UCD Mentor: Dr. Sharon Strauss

Determining the interaction between plants and the fungus that live inside of plants. Through various experiments in the field, Nicky is looking to determine what impact the fungus has on the plant’s health, as well as its effect on the entire plant and animal community. Understanding the interaction between fungi and plants could lead to advances in agricultural techniques and environmental sustainability.