"Massive fungus from India is newly described species"#India #Mushroom #Fungus
Massive fungus from India is newly described speciesFrom the forests of northeast India’s Arunachal Pradesh state, researchers have described a new-to-science species of fungus with “exceptionally large” fruiting bodies that can hold the weight of a person. The species is named Bridgeoporus kanadii in honor of Indian mycologist Kanad Das for his contributions to Indian macrofungi. The researchers led by Arvind Parihar, […]
🐚 Soil fungus and calcium team up to break down bioplastics faster#fungus
Soil fungus and calcium team up to break down bioplastics fasterA common soil fungus (Purpureocillium lilacinum BA1S), when combined with calcium and mild alkalinity, speeds up the breakdown of biodegradable plastic (PBAT), offering a greener path for managing agricultural and packaging waste.
Fungus and algae on a cottonwood log. Growing in symbiosis like a lichen. Or at least really friendly-like.#Fungus #Lichen #Forest
🍄 Fungi found on dying buckthorn could control the highly invasive species#fungus
Fungi found on dying buckthorn could control the highly invasive speciesUniversity of Minnesota researchers are studying the use of fungi as a tool to control invasive buckthorn, a problematic species that crowds out native plants and persistently degrades forests in the Midwest and Northeast.