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Root Fungi and Coconut Husk Help Mangroves Take Root

Root Fungi and Coconut Husk Help Mangroves Take Root

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi

What they found

Mycorrhizal fungi plus coconut husk increased mangrove root growth by 103.6% versus control over 4 months.

Mycorrhizal fungi plus coconut husk increased mangrove root growth by 103.6% versus control over 4 months.

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increased root growth by 103.6% versus the control

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Field study

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Field/ecology

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

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Mangrove Root Boost

Mangrove Root Boost

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi plus coconut husk helped mangrove propagules build stronger roots, leaves, and early stability over 4 months. The combined treatment increased root growth by 103.6% versus the control, 60.0% versus coconut husk alone, and 52.4% versus mycorrhiza alone. By month 4, root amount was still 27.6–50.5% higher than the other treatments, turning coconut waste and beneficial fungi into a low-cost tool for coastal restoration.

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi plus coconut husk helped mangrove propagules build stronger roots, leaves, and early stability over 4 months. The combined treatment increased root growth by 103.6% versus the control, 60.0% versus coconut husk alone, and 52.4% versus mycorrhiza alone. By month 4, root amount was still 27.6–50.5% higher than the other treatments, turning coconut waste and beneficial fungi into a low-cost tool for coastal restoration.

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