Ancient alliance between woody plants and microbes has potential to protect precious peatlands

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Aug 4, 2025, 11:30 am207 ptsTop
As the climate warms and regional drying becomes more frequent, peatlands—some of the planet's most important carbon sinks—are increasingly under threat. But a study led by an international team including scientists from the University of Bristol has shown peatland ecosystems may have a natural defense…

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