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Gail W. T. Wilson is affiliated with Oklahoma State University in the United States. Their research is primarily situated within the fields of Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Environmental Science, with a strong focus on several subfields including Plant Science, Nature and Landscape Conservation, Insect Science, Soil Science, and Pharmacology.

Their scholarly work addresses multiple core topics, notably Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies, Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics, Fungal Biology and Applications, Plant Parasitism and Resistance, and Plant and Animal Studies.

Wilson has contributed to a range of peer-reviewed publications. Recent papers include:

  • Transformation of litter carbon to stable soil organic matter is facilitated by ungulate trampling, 2020, Geoderma
  • Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in roots and soil respond differently to biotic and abiotic factors in the Serengeti, 2020, Mycorrhiza
  • Manipulating plant microbiomes in the field: Native mycorrhizae advance plant succession and improve native plant restoration, 2021, Journal of Applied Ecology
  • Superior performance of invasive grasses over native counterparts will remain problematic under warmer and drier conditions, 2021, Plant Ecology
  • Inoculation with native soil improves seedling survival and reduces non-native reinvasion in a grassland restoration, 2022, Restoration Ecology

Wilson frequently collaborates with other researchers in related fields. Notable coauthors include Eric B. Duell, Adam B. Cobb, James D. Bever, Yuqi Wei, and Yingjun Zhang.

Wilson's work is represented in several publication venues, particularly:

  • Mycorrhiza
  • Scientific Reports
  • Geoderma
  • Journal of Applied Ecology
  • Plant Ecology

The focus on mycorrhizal fungi and their interactions with plants is evident throughout Wilson's research portfolio, reflecting an emphasis on ecological dynamics and restoration practices. Studies on soil carbon transformations and vegetation responses to environmental factors also figure prominently in their publications.

Best Publications

  • A meta-analysis of context-dependency in plant response to inoculation with mycorrhizal fungi

    Jason D. Hoeksema;V. Bala Chaudhary;Catherine A. Gehring;Nancy Collins Johnson

  • Soil aggregation and carbon sequestration are tightly correlated with the abundance of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi: results from long-term field experiments

    Gail W. T. Wilson;Charles W. Rice;Matthias C. Rillig;Adam Springer

  • Resource limitation is a driver of local adaptation in mycorrhizal symbioses

    Nancy Collins Johnson;Gail W. T. Wilson;Matthew A. Bowker;Jacqueline A. Wilson

  • MYCORRHIZAE INFLUENCE PLANT COMMUNITY STRUCTURE AND DIVERSITY IN TALLGRASS PRAIRIE

    David C. Hartnett;Gail W. T. Wilson

  • Interspecific variation in plant responses to mycorrhizal colonization in tallgrass prairie

    Gail W. T. Wilson;David C. Hartnett

  • Host plant species effects on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal communities in tallgrass prairie

    A. H. Eom;D. C. Hartnett;G. W. T. Wilson

  • Mycorrhizal phenotypes and the Law of the Minimum

    Nancy Collins Johnson;Gail W. T. Wilson;Jacqueline A. Wilson;R. Michael Miller

  • Architectural analysis of plant root systems 1. Architectural correlates of exploitation efficiency

    A. H. Fitter;T. R. Stickland;M. L. Harvey;G. W. Wilson

  • Mycorrhizal dependence of modern wheat varieties, landraces, and ancestors

    B. A. D. Hetrick;G. W. T. Wilson;T. S. Cox

  • Mycorrhizal dependence of modern wheat cultivars and ancestors: a synthesis'

    B. A. D. Hetrick;G. W. T. Wilson;T. S. Cox

  • Mycorrhizal influence on intra- and interspecific neighbour interactions among co-occurring prairie grasses

    D. C. Hartnett;B. A. D. Hetrick;G. W. T. Wilson;D. J. Gibson

  • The role of mycorrhizas in plant community structure and dynamics: lessons from grasslands

    David C. Hartnett;Gail W. T. Wilson

  • Changes in plant community composition, not diversity, during a decade of nitrogen and phosphorus additions drive above-ground productivity in a tallgrass prairie

    Meghan L. Avolio;Sally E. Koerner;Kimberly J. La Pierre;Kevin R. Wilcox

  • Mycorrhizal response in wheat cultivars: relationship to phosphorus

    B. A. D. Hetrick;G. W. T. Wilson;T. C. Todd

  • Differential responses of C3 and C4 grasses to mycorrhizal symbiosis, phosphorus fertilization, and soil microorganisms

    B. A. D. Hetrick;G. W. T. Wilson;T. C. Todd

  • The Effect of Fire, Mowing and Fertilizer Amendment on Arbuscular Mycorrhizas in Tallgrass Prairie

    Ahn-Heum Eom;David C. Hartnett;Gail W. T. Wilson;Deborah A. H. Figge

  • Effects of mycorrhizae on plant growth and dynamics in experimental tall grass prairie microcosms.

    Gail W. T. Wilson;David C. Hartnett

  • Effects of ungulate grazers on arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis and fungal community structure in tallgrass prairie

    Ahn-Heum Eom;Gail W. T. Wilson;David C. Hartnett

  • Effects of mycorrhizal symbiosis on tallgrass prairie plant–herbivore interactions

    Abigail A. R. Kula;David C. Hartnett;Gail W. T. Wilson

  • Relationship between mycorrhizal dependence and competitive ability of two tallgrass prairie grasses

    B. A. D. Hetrick;G. W. T. Wilson;D. C. Hartnett

  • The influence of mycorrhizal symbiosis and fertilizer amendments on establishment of vegetation in heavy metal mine spoil.

    B.A.D. Hetrick;G.W.T. Wilson;D.A.H. Figge

  • Dominant Grasses Suppress Local Diversity in Restored Tallgrass Prairie

    Kathryn N. S. McCain;Sara G. Baer;John M. Blair;Gail W. T. Wilson

  • Relationships of mycorrhizal symbiosis, rooting strategy, and phenology among tallgrass prairie forbs

    B. A. D. Hetrick;G. W. T. Wilson;T. C. Todd

  • Interacting influence of mycorrhizal symbiosis and competition on plant diversity in tallgrass prairie.

    M. D. Smith;D. C. Hartnett;G. W. T. Wilson

Frequent Co-Authors

David C. Hartnett
David C. Hartnett Kansas State University
Yingjun Zhang
Yingjun Zhang China Agricultural University
Nancy Collins Johnson
Nancy Collins Johnson Northern Arizona University
James D. Bever
James D. Bever University of Kansas
Catherine A. Gehring
Catherine A. Gehring Northern Arizona University
R. Michael Miller
R. Michael Miller Argonne National Laboratory
John C. Moore
John C. Moore Beijing Normal University
Miranda M. Hart
Miranda M. Hart University of British Columbia
Roger T. Koide
Roger T. Koide Brigham Young University
Wolfgang Viechtbauer
Wolfgang Viechtbauer Maastricht University

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