Are plants and fungi trading carbon for nutrients? Not likely, say researchers

PHYSorg
Oct 1, 2024, 3:58 pm559 ptsHot
Every year, plants move 3.58 gigatons of carbon to mycorrhizal fungi, their underground partners—enough, in fact, that if it were ice, it would cover 112 million NHL hockey rinks. However, a dominant scientific theory explaining that huge transfer as an economic market of sorts is likely incorrect, according…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

Tesla (TSLA) reportedly developing new smaller, cheaper EV after killing Model 2 129

Rock bonding changes understanding of earthquake mechanics 129

VW replaces US ID.4 production with 18mpg Atlas SUV as gas prices spike 128

Unpacking Trump’s Use of Emergency Powers to Prop Up Coal 121

Researchers develop AI-driven air quality monitoring system 121

Giant otters, river sentinels, now listed as threatened migratory species 120

EPA Head Lee Zeldin Celebrates Victory Over Climate Science 119

The Electrified Future Is Already Here. Canada Just Needs to Build It 117

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.