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An international team of researchers published the first global maps estimating the distribution and mass of the Earth’s arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks in the journal Science.
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Who
Dr. Justin Stewart, Dr. Corentin Bisot, Dr. Toby Kiers, Dr. Merlin Sheldrake, international team of researchers, SPUN
What
An international team of researchers published the first global maps estimating the distribution and mass of the Earth’s arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks in the journal Science.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:06:02 GMT · 3h 45m ago
Where
global, South Sudan, Florida, Tibetan plateau, Amsterdam ·
Why
The research will help scientists and decision makers understand where these vital fungal systems are thriving and where they are threatened.
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How this affects you
These fungal networks are crucial for regulating Earth's climate by drawing carbon into soils, transporting an estimated 4 billion tons of CO2e annually, and maintaining plant life. Their decline in agricultural lands could diminish carbon storage and nutrient cycling, affecting global food security and climate policies.
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