# Meta‐analysis reveals globally sourced commercial mycorrhizal inoculants fall short

*PRI Rank #11 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Fungal Biology and Applications Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #11 |
| 18m citations | 42 |
| Journal | New Phytologist |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1111/nph.20278 |
| Corresponding authors | Liz Koziol |
| Institution | University of Kansas, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Fungal Biology and Applications Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/fungal-biology-and-applications/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1111/nph.20278](https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.20278)

## Topics

Mycorrhizal inoculants · Mycorrhizal inoculants · meta-analysis · Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi · inoculation efficacy · plant growth promotion · Nutrient uptake · phosphorus acquisition · Mycorrhizal colonization · field performance · greenhouse studies · inoculant viability · global sourcing · agricultural application · mycorrhizal symbiosis

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