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Scientists have just produced the first global map of an immense underground fungal network that quietly supports most of the world’s land plants.
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Scientists, humanity
What
Scientists have just produced the first global map of an immense underground fungal network that quietly supports most of the world’s land plants.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:48:00 GMT · 2h 5m ago
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Why
This fungal network forms microscopic thread-like structures that weave through the soil, linking themselves to plant roots in a partnership where fungi supply vital nutrients and plants provide carbon-rich sugars.
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The newly mapped underground fungal networks are vital for plant health and store significant amounts of carbon, absorbing around 4.3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent annually; however, many farming practices are harming these essential ecosystems.
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