Terrestrial plants and microbes have been coevolving for over 100 million years, and their interactions contribute to biogeochemical cycles and agricultural fecundity. Two of the most dominant and impactful microbial groups are bacteria and mycorrhizal fungi, which often benefit their plant host(s). Without these beneficial microbes, plants would be severely limited in their ability to survive and reproduce in nature. However, detailed mechanisms explaining many beneficial plant-microbe interactions remain unclear. To address these knowledge gaps, my research program combines field and lab experiments to uncover the mechanisms that drive positive relationships among plants, bacteria, and mycorrhizal fungi.

To read more about my work, check out my Google Scholar page (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UKVTgq8AAAAJ&hl=en&authuser=1), GitHub page (https://www.GitHub.com/LouisBerrios), or my ‘about me’ on my current lab’s homepage (https://mykophile.stanford.edu/people/dr-louis-berrios). If you’re interested in joining the team, send me an email including your career stage, scientific interests, and career goals – this way I have a better understanding of how we can collaborate and how we can advance our collective understanding of plant–microbe interactions.