Uncovering fungus-bee interactions for pollinator and ecosystem health. This project aims to uncover complex interdependencies between fungi and bees to provide new insights into the impact of fungi o

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Uncovering fungus-bee interactions for pollinator and ecosystem health. This project aims to uncover complex interdependencies between fungi and bees to provide new insights into the impact of fungi on pollinator health and ecosystem dynamics. Through a multidisciplinary approach combining microbiology, ecology and chemistry, this project expects to generate new knowledge of fungus-bee associations via study in an Australian context. Anticipated outcomes include identifying key fungi linked to bees, elucidating their role in bee health, and evaluating bees as vectors for fungal dispersal. Enriching our understanding of these dynamics could have far-reaching implications for biodiversity conservation and environmental stewardship, contributing to resilient ecosystems, food security, and sustainable agriculture.. Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 3107 - Microbiology. Lead: Dr Kenya Fernandes