Climate Change Threatens Tree Survival in the Far North Due to Fungi Shortage

May 29, 2024
Climate Change Threatens Tree Survival in the Far North Due to Fungi Shortage
  • A study published in PNAS highlights the impact of climate change on tree migrations in the far north.

  • Trees are struggling to shift to new habitats due to a lack of suitable mycorrhizal fungi in the soil.

  • 35% of tree-fungi partnerships, especially affecting pine trees in North America, could be negatively impacted by climate change.

  • Trees with more diverse mycorrhizal partnerships have a higher survival rate in harsh conditions.

  • The research underscores the importance of symbiotic relationships between trees and fungi in adapting to changing environmental conditions.

  • There is an urgent need to understand and protect these crucial ecological interactions to ensure the survival of trees amidst climate change.

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