The Mushroom Hour Podcast cover image

Ep. 109: Integrated Land Enhancement & Applied Mycology (feat. Leif Olson)

The Mushroom Hour Podcast

CHAPTER

Micorise

Fungi release organic acids that dissolve rocks, turn their minerals into biological matter. They also release them off the surface of soil particles so the plants can use them as well. In a soil contaminated with heavy metals, fungi will leverage these abilities to absorb and concentrate this material. This is one of the benefits of micorise - when they do it,  the fungus living in the plant root symbiotically, they'll dissolve these heavy metals but prevent excessive amounts going into the plant.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner