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Field observations - the same mushrooms from a lower angle (modified)

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The Wood Wide Web (from the BBC)

Most of us know many species of fungi form mycorrhyzal relatonships with plants... but it hasn't always been clear what exactly they are doing and who is benefiting from this relationship.

Sue Labiste

Sue Labiste

November 18, 2014

Field observations - the same mushrooms from a lower angle (modified)

At Eldorado National Forest (2016). Photo by Anne Dyari

Discoveries about chemical warfare, defense communication, protection, food sharing and assistance are all outlined in this fascinating article as part of a "wood wide web" network.  This article is written about the ongoing science without a lot of technical detail.  So, for anyone who finds the scientific jargon or the myriad of papers difficult to wade through, this is fascinating light reading.


This BBC article was suggested by Geary Lyons of BAMs.  I hope you enjoy it.


https://web.archive.org/web/20141112121629/http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20141111-plants-have-a-hidden-internet


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