Soil microbiomes key to forest regrowth after wildfires
A Boston University biologist studied wildfire-ravaged hillsides in northern California to understand how forests re-establish. Her research focuses on soil microbiomes—communities of bacteria and fungi that recycle nutrients and support plant health. The work aims to improve forest resilience as severe wildfires become more common.
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