Vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides) has become famous for stabilizing slopes, restoring degraded land, and filtering contaminated soils in Australia and worldwide. Yet, some skeptics question whether its dense root system might form a physical or biological “barrier,” harming beneficial soil fungi like mycorrhiza. The scientific answer is clear: Vetiver and soil fungi have a positive, mutually reinforcing relationship that enhances soil health and ecosystem resilience[1][

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