Of mushrooms and mycelium: How fungi are powering eco-friendly solutions

Mongabay
Jun 24, 2025, 5:52 am674 ptsHotTop
Often hidden from view, fungi are critical part of our ecosystems. Some can be eaten as mushrooms; others help trees and forests thrive. But that’s not all: they’re also helping us create low-cost, sustainable housing materials and additional income for farmers, says Gabriela D’Elia, director of the…

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