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Francis M. Martin

@fmartin54.bsky.social

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Microbiologist & Plant physiologist. Symbiosis, Mycorrhizae, Genomics, Plant-microbe interactions, Microbial ecology. Views are my own https://mycor.nancy.inra.fr/IAM/?page_id=10523

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Francis M. Martin @fmartin54.bsky.social · 11h

In mind-bending twist, ‘magic’ mushrooms evolved twice independently

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In mind-bending twist, ‘magic’ mushrooms evolved twice independently

Study identifies entirely new suite of enzymes that can make psilocybin

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Bernoid @bernoid.bsky.social · 13h

Mycena haematopus #FungiFriends #FungiFriday

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Francis M. Martin @fmartin54.bsky.social · 16h

SALICYLIC ACID SENSOR1 reveals the propagation of an SA hormone surge during plant pathogen advance

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SALICYLIC ACID SENSOR1 reveals the propagation of an SA hormone surge during plant pathogen advance

Salicylic acid (SA) is a key phytohormone that orchestrates immune responses against pathogens, including Pseudomonas syringae bacteria. The timing and extent of SA accumulation are tightly controlled...

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Francis M. Martin @fmartin54.bsky.social · 17h

Habitat filtering more than microbiota origin controls microbiome transplant outcomes in soil url: academic.oup.com/ismej/articl...

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 17h

Amid the global soil health crisis, microbiome engineering is key for restoration. This study by Senka Causevic et al. examines how habitat filtering shapes soil microbiota transplant outcomes and how synthetic communities can steer resident microbiome development.
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International Mycorrhiza Society @mycorrhizaims.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Early Career Researcher Travel Award! 🚨

Open to grad students & postdocs presenting at #ICOM2026
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🗓️ Deadline: Nov 14, 2025
📢 Decisions: Jan 30, 2026

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