First global map reveals 110 quadrillion kilometres of underground fungal networks
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Christa Lesté-Lasserre
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Scientists have created the first global digital map of underground fungal networks, revealing 110 quadrillion kilometres of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi that connect with plant roots. These fungi form symbiotic relationships with about 70% of the world's plant species, exchanging nutrients and water for carbon. The networks also play a crucial role in climate regulation, highlighting the importance of these often-overlooked underground ecosystems.
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Just under Earth's surface, 110 quadrillion kilometres of carbon-rich fungi intersect with plant roots.
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, an ancient group of soil fungi found throughout most terrestrial ecosystems, form symbiotic relationships with about 70 per cent of the world's plant species, providing nutrients and water in exchange for carbon.
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