Hidden Giants: Mapping the Mycorrhizal Underground
Beneath forests lies a vast mycorrhizal network shaping carbon storage, soil health, and biodiversity—yet most of it remains unprotected.
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Truffle-Hunting Dogs Reveal the Hidden World of Underground Fungi
The report explores how truffle-hunting dogs uncover underground fungi, replacing pigs through trainability and precision. It explains truffle ecology, animal–fungus relationships, and the role of dogs in sustainable harvesting. Truffle hunting offers insights into biodiversity, climate change impacts, and the hidden fungal networks supporting ecosystems.
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The Hidden Web: Global Maps Reveal Mycorrhizal Fungi Hotspots — and a Glaring Protection Gap
Scientists have mapped the world’s underground mycorrhizal fungal networks for the first time, revealing biodiversity hotspots that remain largely unprotected. The findings expose urgent conservation blind spots, particularly in the tropics, where these vital fungi underpin ecosystems, store carbon, and sustain plant life. A fungal future depends on today’s actions.
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