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Global Map of Underground Fungal Networks Revealed in New Study
A new study, published in 'Science' journal, presents the world's first planetary mapping of mycorrhizal fungal networks, which are vital for plant life and colonize the roots of 70% of land plant species, carrying water and nutrients and helping store carbon.
12 Jun, 13:30 — 12 Jun, 18:31
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Study reveals first global map of underground fungal networks vital for plant life
The journal 'Science' published on Thursday the world's first planetary mapping of the density of mycorrhizal fungal filaments that colonize the roots of 70% of land plant species, forming vital symbiotic relationships. The work is also a call to protect the health of these fungal networks.
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Study maps quadrillion-mile fungus web lurking in the topsoil
These microscopic organisms carry water and nutrients to 70 per cent of plant species and help keep a vast amount of carbon out of the atmosphere
By Swikar Oli
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