Liz Koziol, PhD
Assistant Research Professor
Dr. Liz Koziol, a distinguished plant-microbe ecologist, holds a prominent position at the Kansas Biological Survey within the esteemed University of Kansas. With an unwavering dedication spanning two decades, she has immersed herself in the realm of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, conducting extensive research and spearheading numerous mycorrhizal inoculation trials across diverse landscapes. Her work encompasses the restoration of native grasslands as well as the exploration of annual and perennial cropping systems. Dr. Liz Koziol's exceptional expertise, unwavering dedication, and pioneering initiatives in the realm of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi have solidified her position as a trailblazer in the field. Her invaluable research, entrepreneurial endeavors through MycoBloom LLC, and curatorship at the renowned INVAM collection collectively contribute to advancing our understanding of these fascinating fungi and their critical role in ecological sustainability.
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Publications
L Koziol, TP McKenna, TE Crews, JD Bever. 2023. Native arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi promote native grassland diversity and suppress weeds 4 years following inoculation. Restoration Ecology, e13772.
Koziol, L., P.A. Schultz, G.L. House, J.T. Bauer, E.L. Middleton. J.D. Bever. 2018. The plant microbiome and native plant restoration: the example of native mycorrhizal fungi. BioScience 68 (12), 996-1006.
Koziol, L., and J.D. Bever. 2015. Mycorrhizal Responsiveness Increases with Plant Successional stage and Demonstrates Trade-Offs with Root Fibrosity. Ecology 96: 1768:1774.