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Description: ARS conducts research on Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) which are beneficial microorganisms that infect the roots of most crop plants. Funding is directed to the Rodale Institute's Farming Systems Trial for fungi research.
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Kutztown,
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Source:
Appropriations Report Language - Conference
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Reference:
S.R 108-340; H.R. 108-792
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Citation Excerpt: In Senate Report 108-340, ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI The Committee understands that the Agency conducts research on Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi [AMF] which are beneficial microorganisms that infect the roots of most crop plants. AMF benefits crops through increased nutrient update, increased resistance to disease and drought, and improved soil water holding capacity. The fungi are dependent on their plant host for sugars and other substances. Understanding the physiological relationships between AMF and their plant hosts will help scientists develop ways to mass-produce the best fungi and apply them in the field to stimulate crop growth and yield. The Committee provides an increase of $87,000 which shall be directed to the Rodale Institute's Farming Systems Trial for fungi research." H.R. 108-792 In the Conference Report for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Programs, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes, the Conference Committee made the following directive: "Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (Rodale Institute) $46,000 FY 2005 Across the Board Rescission reduced increase to $45,632.
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