"They're really weird organisms with the most bizarre life cycle. And yet when you ... play a role in the regulation of carbon dioxide levels. "We ignore fungi at our peril," says Prof Willis.

the roots provide the fungi energy in the form of carbon while the fungi provide the plant with often-limiting nutrients such as phosphorus. Decomposition of biomass by soil microbes results in ...

sequestering a third of carbon from fossil fuel emissions" and "breaking down plastics and polluting chemicals". In fact, say mycologists – those who study fungi – life on Earth as we know it ...

This award-winning essay from young British science writer Zara Hussan explores the hidden, underground networks of fungi that are silently helping plants and trees to lock away carbon and combat ...

"This could mean that in forests mixed with Douglas fir, ectomycorrhizal fungi may be less abundant," said Audisio, "Potentially affecting the forest's carbon cycle." More information: Michela ...

In recent years, the Arctic tundra’s ability to emit less and absorb more carbon has taken a hit. A new analysis, which incorporated more data and better methods of examination, confirmed that the eco ...