@karidunfield

Soil microbiologist, Canada Research Chair Environmental Microbiology of Agroecosystems, Co Editor in Chief Canadian Journal of Microbiology, mom of 2, she/her

 Guelph, Ontario, Canada
uoguelph.ca/crc/dunfield/
Joined August 2012
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SOILS AT GUELPH
@SoilsAtGuelphJul 13
Our co-executive director, Kari Dunfield spoke with MP Dominique O'Rourke, MP and Parliamentary Secretary Karim Bardeesy at the announcement of the University of Guelph’s NSERC funding sharing Soils At Guelph’s mission and how her research helps educate farmers and beyond. @NSERC_CRSNG @UofGuelphOAC @karidunfield
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SOILS AT GUELPH
@SoilsAtGuelphJun 30
“Soil biology isn’t just science... it’s the secret to resilience.” 🌾 KerrFarms shares their journey with soil microbes + smart management, healthier soils + stronger yields. 🔗 Read the case study: tinyurl.com/5724p8e9 @UofGuelphOAC @GrainFarmers @AgInnovationON #SoilHealth #AgInnovation #SoilsAtGuelph
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SOILS AT GUELPH
@SoilsAtGuelphJun 17
2025 Alan Lyons Scholarship recipient Hayden Hornick-Martyk is studying how cover crops shape the soil microbiome, and whether that microbial community helps corn survive drought. 🔗 Learn more about the research on our website: tinyurl.com/52nwbesh @UofGOAC #SoilHealth #SoilScience #SoilsAtGuelph
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Our most read article of 2025 reviews the history of Candida albicans research and advances in understanding this human pathogen. Read it now ▶️ ow.ly/sxw350XVPSH 👥 @M_Shrivastava10 @MalcolmWhiteway #BestofCSP @UniCalifornia @Concordia
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We are calling for papers on soil life and function. Submit your work on soil microbiology and biogeochemistry by Feb 1, 2026 ▶️ ow.ly/Na1r50WJ2gz #SoilMicrobiology #SoilScience #AcademicPublishing @CanJSoilSci
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How do we create inclusive, engaging microbiology classrooms? Share your research or perspectives in our collection on education and nurturing minds. Now accepting submissions ▶️ ow.ly/zkKt50WqQLb #SciComm #MicrobiologyEducation
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📣 the 2nd October @CanJMicrobio #EditorsChoice Isolation, identification, and community study of root fungal isolates from disturbed and undisturbed Arctic and alpine tundra habitats in Northern Quebec, Canada | Côté et al 👉ow.ly/AxUf50XhCmm
Linear discriminant analysis plot differentiating the pattern of fungal community among the three habitats from which fungi were isolated; ((NTa): natural taiga; (DTa): disturbed taiga; (NTu): natural tundra).

ALT Linear discriminant analysis plot differentiating the pattern of fungal community among the three habitats from which fungi were isolated; ((NTa): natural taiga; (DTa): disturbed taiga; (NTu): natural tundra).

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Pedro M. Antunes@1pantunes6 Oct 2025
New paper - Microplastic fibers, not bulkier shapes, disrupt soil carbon cycling, cutting CO₂ emissions ~25%. Grateful for the collaboration with lead author Serra-Willow-Buchanan and Marie Sauvadet, Ryan Prosser and @karidunfield. academic.oup.com/etc/article…

Shape matters: microplastic fibers disrupt soil carbon cycling via shape-driven physical disturbance

Abstract. Soil microplastic (MP) pollution is an emerging concern with uncertain carbon (C) cycling impacts. Among MPs, fiber-shaped particles may exert di

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Check out August @CanJMicrobio🔬 #EditorsChoice (#FreeAccess) Candida albicans: a historical overview of investigations into an important human pathogen Shrivastava & Whiteway 📖 ow.ly/5Slm50WFFuE 🔗 ow.ly/T8cK50WFFKx @M_Shrivastava10 @Concordia @ucsf @karidunfield
Diagram illustrating Candida albicans’ mechanisms of infection and drug resistance

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Whether you focus on EDIA, sustainability, or academic freedom, your work matters. Enter our draw for a chance to win a waiver and publish #OpenAccess with no APCs. #YourResearchHome ▶️ ow.ly/qXMS50Wmvcm
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Don't forget to register for this webinar! Learn how to plan your publication, choose the right journal, write effective titles and abstracts, and understand the benefits of Open Access publishing. 📅 June 25 | 1 p.m. GMT ▶️ ow.ly/v5UA50Wa2Vx #OpenAccess #ECRs
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Tolu Grace@ToluMafa19 Jun 2025
Our recent publication "Bacterial community structure and resilience are partially restored after 30 years of rehabilitation of an agricultural riparian system" #SoilMicrobiome doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2025.… @karidunfield @Dasiel97729145 @OelbermannMaren
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Another excellent May @CanJMicrobio #EditorsChoice! The application of shrub willow chip organic amendments impacts soil microbial community dynamics | Uwituze et al 📖ow.ly/ZOGB50VReJP 🔗ow.ly/CzFE50VReJO @YvonneUwituze @karidunfield #MicrobialDiversity #OpenAccess
Conceptual chart summarizing the responses of soil bacterial and fungal communities and their functions on willow chip application rate and sampling time.

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Featuring Loutet et al as one of @CanJMicrobio's May #EditorsChoice selections: Microbial communities in the Hudson Strait amidst rapid environmental change 📖ow.ly/6gwy50VOXog 🔗ow.ly/YcXg50VOXo7 @mcgillu @karidunfield #MarineMicrobiology #ClimateChange #OpenAccess
Environmental conditions measured by the flow-through thermosalinograph overlayed on sampling sites, as shown for (A) weighted-grid average salinity and (B) weighted-grid average temperature.

ALT Environmental conditions measured by the flow-through thermosalinograph overlayed on sampling sites, as shown for (A) weighted-grid average salinity and (B) weighted-grid average temperature.

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Most of the Earth's biodiversity is found in our soils.... but soil biodiversity is declining. The good news is that the loss is reversible! What we can do to protect #SoilBiodiversity & our planet today & everyday 👇 via @FAO
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Together with @cdnsciencepub, we are highlighting our most-read article of 2024 in our Year in Review! Are Illumina sequencers still essential? Evaluating Oxford Nanopore's tech for bacterial genomes. 🧬🔍 Learn more: ow.ly/MfgE50UtCEo #BestofCSP
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Happy Holidays! ☃️ Wishing you health and happiness from all of us at @CanJMicrobio!
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Contribute to the cutting-edge of #SynBio! @CanJMicrobio seeks reviews, original articles, and opinion pieces on topics incl. synthetic networks, DNA synthesis, and diagnostics. Be part of this exciting new collection: ow.ly/myPr50Sq97q @megatev @BogumilKaras @CSM_SCM
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Heading to sunnier skies… Hope to see some of you there. bsky.app/profile/soilmicroca…
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Submit to CJM’s Advances in Systems Biology and Bioinformatics for Microbiology Research issue. Topics include multi-OMICs, AI applications in infections, & novel diagnostics. 🗓️Deadline: Nov 15, 2024. ▶️ow.ly/PfsQ50TuBf6 #MicroBiology #CallForPapers
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