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Mycorrhizal Maps as a Tool to Explore Colonization Patterns and Fungal Strategies in the Roots of Festuca rubra and Zea mays

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Novel Imaging Approaches for Visualising Root-Mycorrhizal Fungal Interactions.

Henry W G Birt^1,2, Stephen J Paisey³, Patrick Möhl^1,2

¹Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Manchester, Michael Smith Building, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK.

Journal of Experimental Botany

|July 3, 2026

Summary

Advanced imaging techniques are revolutionizing the study of mycorrhizal fungi and plant root symbioses. These methods enable detailed visualization and analysis of nutrient exchange and structural colonization, improving our understanding of plant health and ecosystems.

Keywords:

agriculture artificial intelligence ecosystem management micro-CT mycorrhiza plant health positron emission tomography quantum nanodot

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RGB and Spectral Root Imaging for Plant Phenotyping and Physiological Research: Experimental Setup and Imaging Protocols

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Published on: August 8, 2017

Area of Science:

Plant Biology
Mycology
Ecology

Background:

Mycorrhizal fungi form crucial symbiotic relationships with plant roots, vital for nutrient exchange and plant health.
Understanding these complex interactions requires advanced imaging capable of subcellular resolution and large-scale analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To review novel imaging approaches revolutionizing the study of root-mycorrhizal fungal symbioses.
To highlight technologies enabling visualization of nutrient exchange and structural colonization.

Main Methods:

X-ray computed tomography (micro-CT), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), and X-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) spectroscopy for 3D visualization.
Positron emission tomography (PET), fluorescent nanoparticles (FNPs), and electrical signaling monitoring for metabolic processes.
AI-powered image processing for high-throughput analysis of complex imaging data.

Main Results:

Non-destructive 3D visualization and characterization of mycorrhizal fungi and root structures are now possible.
Metabolic processes and nutrient exchange can be tracked using PET, FNPs, and electrical signaling.
In-field tracking at multiple scales is achievable with hyperspectral imaging and portable MRI.

Conclusions:

Converging imaging technologies allow direct, continuous measurement of structural and metabolic root-mycorrhizal interactions.
These advancements pave the way for a mechanistic understanding of symbiotic partnerships and their impact on plant health and ecosystems.