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- * The study found that higher dominance of EcM associations correlates with increased ecosystem multifunctionality, but the effects vary by forest biome and elevation.
- * The researchers caution that while EcM dominance can enhance multiple ecosystem functions, the impact of mycorrhizal composition on ecosystem health isn't universally applicable and changes across different contexts.
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