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Researchers have quantified the length and mass of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks globally and mapped the ecosystems where they are densest.
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researchers, Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN), Toby Kiers, James Bever, Justin Stewart, Corentin Bisot
What
Researchers have quantified the length and mass of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks globally and mapped the ecosystems where they are densest.
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Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:44:55 GMT · 4h 12m ago
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The new study aimed to understand the extent and distribution of these crucial underground networks, which were previously unmapped globally.
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These extensive fungal networks, totaling 110 quadrillion kilometers and storing 1 billion tons of carbon annually, play a vital role in nutrient cycling and carbon sequestration, mitigating atmospheric warming. Understanding their distribution and threats, especially in vulnerable grasslands, is critical for protecting ecosystems and addressing climate change.
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