Marvelous mycorrhizae: The fungal networks that boost food production
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - 11:10
in Earth & Climate
It's the end of a long, dry growing season. The earth is parched, soils have turned to dust and hungry birds have eaten the bulk of the crop, leaving next to nothing for the harvest. Perhaps expanding the field by cutting down nearby trees could help increase food supply? The soils there are full of nutrients and would offer a good chance of securing food for next year…