Biologist Wins ‘Environment Nobel’ for Revealing Hidden Fungal Networks Underground
A biologist has been awarded the “Environment Nobel” for groundbreaking research on hidden fungal networks beneath the earth’s surface. These underground systems, often called the “wood wide web,” connect plants and trees, allowing them to exchange nutrients, water, and signals. The discovery has transformed scientific understanding of forest ecosystems, revealing how plants cooperate and communicate through fungi, and highlighting the critical role these networks play in maintaining biodiversity, ecosystem resilience, and overall environmental health.
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