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Ep254 - Suzanne Simard | Finding the Mother Tree

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The Wood Wide Web: Mother Trees and Forest Communication

Exploring the intricate network of Microisal Networks in forests, this chapter discusses the crucial role of 'mother trees' in nurturing and connecting surrounding trees. The speaker highlights the similarities between forest networks and the internet, emphasizing cooperation and competition among trees within ecosystems. The chapter also delves into the speaker's research on plant cooperation for forest management in the face of climate change.

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