

The Fungi Economy, Part 2: Here's How Plants and Fungi Trade beneath Our Feet
Aug 7, 2023
Exploring the crucial role of fungi in nutrient exchange with trees and carbon storage in forests. Use of satellites and machine learning to map underground fungi. Discussion on mapping data and climate change impact on fungi and plants. Examining the potential of different fungi groups in acquiring nitrogen and the importance of accurate ecosystem monitoring.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Hidden Economy: Fungi and Nutrient Exchange
02:59 • 7min
Mapping Underground Fungi with Hyperspectral Satellites and Machine Learning
10:08 • 2min
Mapping Data, Climate Change, and the Impact on Fungi and Plants
11:48 • 2min
Understanding the Potential of Fungi in Modeling and Ecosystem Changes
13:37 • 3min