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Episode 201 - Fungi and Plants

The Common Descent Podcast

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The Intricate World of Myco-Heterotrophy

This chapter explores the fascinating interactions between plants and fungi, emphasizing myco-heterotrophy where plants parasitize fungi for nutrients instead of photosynthesizing. It features examples such as the ghost pipe and non-photosynthetic orchids, highlighting the complexities of these relationships and their prevalence in flowering plants. The discussion also addresses the challenges of studying these interactions in fossil records and their implications on agriculture due to fungal plant pathogens.

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