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I am a molecular biologist in the Department of Plant Sciences. I am curious about how plants interact with beneficial microbes. Approximately 80% of land plants associate with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi to gain essential minerals such as phosphorus, thereby representing the most common plant symbiosis on earth. My research aims to uncover molecular mechanisms of how nutrient levels in soil influence arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis. I believe the knowledge gained from my research has the potential to reduce fertilizer input and promote sustainable agricultural practices.