Open AccessCan arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi speed up carbon sequestration by enhanced weathering?
Author(s) -
Verbruggen Erik,
Struyf Eric,
Vicca Sara
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
plants, people, planet
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2572-2611
DOI - 10.1002/ppp3.10179
Subject(s) - weathering , earth science , carbon sequestration , environmental science , agriculture , ecosystem , sustainability , ecology , geochemistry , geology , carbon dioxide , biology
Mitigating climate change and increasing agricultural sustainability are twin challenges society faces in the upcoming decades. One measure that can contribute to reducing atmospheric CO 2 is "enhanced weathering" through application of ground silicates. Here we propose that mycorrhizal fungi may critically contribute to the success of enhanced weathering in agricultural systems. Fundamental lab‐based experiments now need to go hand hand in hand with real‐world field trials, with the goal to optimize both decarbonization and environmental sustainability of agricultural ecosystems. Fundamental lab‐based experiments now need to go hand.