Justin D. Stewart
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Justin D. Stewart is an emerging leader in the study of mycorrhizal networks and evolutionary ecology, with a focus on the ancient, reciprocal trade systems between plants and fungi. His most-cited work, "A travelling-wave strategy for plant–fungal trade" (2025, 45 citations), introduces a groundbreaking model for how fungal networks balance construction costs against resource exchange over nearly 450 million years of coevolution. This research illuminates the dynamic, wave-like strategies fungi use to optimize nutrient-for-carbon trade with plant roots, reshaping our understanding of mutualistic network architecture. Stewart’s contributions bridge theoretical ecology and evolutionary biology, offering new insights into the spatial and temporal dynamics of symbiosis. His work has quickly garnered attention for its innovative integration of mathematical modeling with biological trade-offs, positioning him as a key voice in the field. For students and researchers, Stewart’s research provides a compelling framework for exploring how ancient partnerships continue to shape modern ecosystems, making his profile essential reading for anyone interested in the hidden economies beneath our feet.
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- 1A travelling-wave strategy for plant–fungal trade45 citations · 2025