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Importance of mycorrhizal fungi for tree propagation by Adriana Corrales

August 25, 2025. Tree propagation is a major component of many restoration and conservation projects. As research shows, mycorrhizal fungi are key to the success of this crucial work. In this talk, Dr. Adriana Corrales explains the importance of mycorrhizal fungi for native plant propagation, along some common mistakes that practitioners can make when selecting mycorrhizal inoculum. Speaker Bio: Dr. Adriana Corrales is Lead Field Research Scientist & Underground Explorers Program Director at the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN), which is a non-profit organization focused on the conservation of mycorrhizal fungi. Most of her work focuses on the ecology of tropical mycorrhizal associations in lowland and montane forests. Before joining SPUN, she was an Assistant Professor at Universidad del Rosario in Colombia for six years. Dr. Corrales is a Forest Engineer with an MS in Environmental Conservation from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia and a PhD in Plant Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She was also worked as an Ewel Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Florida. Recorded August 25, 2025 The Maryland Native Plant Society's mission is to promote awareness, appreciation, and conservation of Maryland's native plants and their habitats. We pursue our mission through education, research, advocacy, and service activities. Consider becoming a member. https://mdflora.org/membership