Graduate School of Science and Engineering Science of Environment and Mathematical Modeling

Ecosystem Management Laboratory

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Professor. OSONO Takashi : Ecology and diversity of fungi

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Research Topics

1. Mechanisms for maintaining diversity and function for soil fauna in forest ecosystem
2. Study for the effects of the various environmental disturbance on the soil biodiversity

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OSONO Takashi, Professor:Ecology and diversity of fungi

Fungi, often invisible to the naked eyes, are responsible for decomposition and symbiotic interactions in terrestrial ecosystems. However, ecological functioning and biodiversity of fungi are largely unknown despite their importance as decomposers, endophytes, pathogens, and mycorrhizal symbionts. My research interest is on the biodiversity of functioning of fungi as biological resources from temperate to polar and tropical regions.

1. Ecology and functional diversity of ligninolytic fungi
2. Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning of polar region
3. Aquatic plant manure and nutrient cycling in a watershed
4. Biodiversity conservation of World Natural Heritage sites
5. Functioning and evolution of plant-fungus mutualism

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