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How Do Fungi Keep the Planet Healthy?

A new explorer of fungal ecology examines how fungi sustain planetary health, from breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients to forming symbiotic networks with plant roots that underpin forests and food systems. Readers are discussing the piece, which highlights research into mycorrhizal relationships and the role fungi play in soil fertility, carbon storage and ecosystem resilience.

Why now: A widely read science article on fungi's ecological role has sparked current discussion.

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