Jaap van Krugten
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Jaap van Krugten is a rising leader in the study of mycorrhizal networks, exploring the ancient, symbiotic trade between plants and fungi. His key research areas include evolutionary biology, network theory, and ecological economics, focusing on how fungal colonies optimize resource exchange with plant roots. His most notable contribution is the development of the "travelling-wave strategy" for plant–fungal trade, a groundbreaking model that explains how fungi balance the costs of network construction against the benefits of nutrient collection and carbon acquisition. This work, published in 2025 and already garnering 45 citations, provides a novel framework for understanding nearly 450 million years of coevolution. By integrating mathematical modeling with ecological principles, van Krugten has shed light on the conflicting trade-offs fungi face as they build and maintain their underground networks. His research has significant implications for agricultural sustainability and our understanding of terrestrial ecosystems. Recognized for his innovative approach, van Krugten is a promising scholar whose work bridges theoretical biology and practical environmental science, offering fresh insights into one of nature’s most enduring partnerships.
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- 1A travelling-wave strategy for plant–fungal trade45 citations · 2025