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Gregory Bonito is an Associate Professor specializing in Mycology, plant-fungal interactions, truffle ecology, and the evolution of bacterial endosymbiosis in fungi. At Michigan State University, his research focuses on the complex relationships within belowground root-associated fungi, including truffles, mushrooms, and molds. His work employs advanced methodologies such as phylogenetics, high-throughput sequencing, and isotope tracers. Bonito studies the phylogenetic functional diversity of root-associated fungi and the environmental genetic factors that shape root microbiome communities. His goal is to uncover the functional relevance of bacterial symbionts associated with fungi, thereby applying his findings to agriculture, forestry, and the sustainability of terrestrial ecosystems. He teaches Advanced Mycology, providing graduate students with insights into current research techniques in fungal biology.
Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI
Teaching and research in Mycology and plant-fungal interactions.
Department of Psychology