Climate Change Disrupts Essential Tree-Fungi Relationships
New research reveals that tree migrations are hindered by the absence of symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi in new habitats, posing a significant threat to forest ecosystems.
- 35% of tree-fungi partnerships are negatively impacted by climate change.
- Trees, especially in northern latitudes, struggle to find suitable fungal partners in new locations.
- Pine species are among the most affected by these ecological mismatches.
- Mycorrhizal fungi are crucial for nutrient exchange and tree survival.
- Understanding and protecting these symbiotic relationships is vital for forest conservation.
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