Study maps quadrillion-mile fungus web lurking in topsoil (opens original article in a new tab)

A study has mapped a massive underground network of fungi that supports plant life and regulates carbon, spanning quadrillion miles across various biomes.

• Scientists mapped a vast network of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AM) in topsoil, spanning quadrillion miles.
• The fungi support 70% of plant species and help regulate carbon levels in the atmosphere.
• The study, led by SPUN, used 16,000 soil samples and machine learning to analyze fungal distribution.