Could mycorrhizal fungi actually be part of plant "cognition"? While this isn't a classic animal cognitive process, there are some interesting parallels. I really enjoy this perspective, and it makes sense. What do you think?
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Ectomycorrhizal structures are produced by an incredible diversity of fungi. In this new study, researchers documented a fusarium forming EM structures and improving plant health.
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An interesting study from Japan observes how animal-dispersed truffle-like fungi are more prone to genetic isolation due to forest fragmentation. Not a surprising finding, but interesting to consider from a conservation standpoint!
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Article I wrote for Rewilding Magazine, also featuring some of my photography. Check it out.
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Great point!
I found a cool cordyceps on a stink bug the other day! Pretty rad! What do you think?
Very excited to see this work out by visiting PhD in my group Yuanhao Zhang exploring interactions between clonal plant integration and CMNs! Spoiler they interact in big ways! doi.org/10.1111/ppl....
Some folks have reached out about the photos I've taken of ectomycorrhizal root tips. I wrote a short article about this for my brand-new Substack. If this sort of long-form content interests you, please subscribe and let me know if you want to see more!
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A recent article I wrote for the JSTOR Daily about mycorrhizal fungi and the carbon cycle. Features my photos as well. Check it out.
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Ergothioneine is a unique antioxidant with many promising health benefits, including for cognitive health. As this study shows, arbuscular mycorrhizal is crucial in the uptake of this compound by plants, as it is almost exclusively produced by fungi.
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These mostly hidden life forms have a big role to play in rewilding – and need its support, too.
Both clonal plant capabilities for physiological integration and common mycorrhizal networks (CMNs) formed by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can influence the distribution of nutrients and growth...
Out of sight, below the soil’s surface, fungi play a vital role in the existence and health of our forests, woodlands, jungles, and prairies.
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Evidence has emerged that the antioxidant ergothioneine may be important in preventing many inflammatory diseases in humans. However, ergothioneine is not produced by humans or plants and is only mad....
