Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0221076]Researchers: Mark Brundrett (Chief Investigator) , Dr John Koch (Partner Investigator) , Dr Kingsley. Dixon (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Factors influencing the reovery of orchids and their mycorrhizal fungi in the post-mining landscape. Australian terrestrial orchids are highly vulnerable to reductions in soil fungus diversity after disturbance, due to their highly specific associations with soil fungi. This project would investigate how mycorrhizal fungal diversity and spatial variability changes with time during restoration of jarrah forest vegetation after bauxite mining. The impact of mycorrhizal fungi and other soil and habitat factors on orchid taxonomic diversity and habitat preferences in rehabilitated bauxite mine soils will be investigated. The post-mining environment will also be contrasted with undisturbed jarrah forest to understand why some orchids are common and others rare in these environments.
Funding Amount $67,635
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0221076
- ARC : LP0221076